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Media release Brotherhood of St. Laurence welcomes progress on clean energy transition, urges further action

24 June 2025

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement to strengthen minimum energy efficiency standards for rented homes and to phase out gas hot water systems.

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Media release Brotherhood of St. Laurence welcomes trial pill testing service to Fitzroy

16 June 2025

Today the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) welcomed the Victorian government’s announcement that Victoria’s first fixed site pill testing service will open its doors in Fitzroy.

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Media release BSL encourages second term Albanese Government to lift Australians out of poverty

5 May 2025

“It’s vital for the next term of the Albanese Government to strengthen our economic and social compass so all Australians can live the lives they aspire to.” Dr Travers McLeod, Executive Director, BSL

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