On Wednesday 19th of June, during Refugee Week 2024, Senator Fatima Payman joined the ERC for a discussion about her upbringing, her work in parliament, and her experience as a migrant in Australia.

18^th Sunday of the Year

The readings reveal God’s unconditional love – a love without conditions even when people grumble, fail and complain as in the first readings. God is constantly seeking to connect with us – something not always easy to accept and which needs to be extended to others. To do this may mean looking beyond what is before us.  Jesus says we need to look beyond what fills our bellies to see the love with which it was given. 

Read our response to @Devintellab's Intel question this week. "Australia's hosting of COP31 jointly with the Pacific, if done right, provides a historic opportunity for Australia and Pacific Islander nations to present a united front in the interests of the region and the world. Read our response, authored by 'Alopi Latukefu, Corinne Fagueret and Dr. Mahendra Kumar:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/intel/18july2024