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Sambell Oration 2026 10 LR
4 November 2026

You can now watch and read The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG's powerful and thought-provoking 2026 Sambell Oration.

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7 Uncle John portrait Unfinished Business Source Museums Victoria Photographer Eugene Hyland
28 October 2026

Uncle John Baxter reflects on the importance of identity, education and recognising the diversity of First Nations cultures.

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Seeing the Manosphere
26 October 2026

Five David Scott School students had their reflections on Seeing the Manosphere on show at the Frankston Thrive Hub in a joint exhibition with Monash University PhD student Renee Molloy that was attended by Member for Dunkley Jodie Belyea.

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Media releases

14 October 2026

Evaluations commissioned by the Department of Social Services (DSS) affirm HIPPY’s positive impact on children's learning and development, parental confidence and connections to community.

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23 September 2026

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) urges the Australian Government to focus on people experiencing disadvantage so they are not left behind as our country navigates a more uncertain future.

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18 September 2026

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) welcomes the introduction of the Child Support and Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Ending Financial Abuse in the Child Support Scheme) Bill.

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