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Vote with conscience - The Southern Cross

Australia’s Catholic bishops have warned of increasingly polarised political discourse in the lead up to the Federal Election 2025 and the need for “careful consideration of the facts”. Released after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the election would be held on May 3, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference statement condemns rising antisemitism and all forms of hatred or discrimination. “Unfortunately, in recent months, here …

Federal Election Social Media Advocacy Kit - Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

Click on the social media tiles to download. Use PSA’s suggested caption or write your own – and don’t forget to tag your local candidates! Suggested caption:    Pharmacists are providing more timely services in more convenient locations through expanded scope of practice. This election, I want to see strong support for pharmacists to continue providing better community healthcare.   Suggested caption:…

From posts to polls: Social media and Australian election

Reading Time: 3 minutes  When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the elections for the 3 May 2025, it kickstarted a month-long process of intense campaigning, promises, publicity drives, and sloganeering. With most opinion polls predicting a very tight and highly polarised race likely to result in a hung parliament, the noise is bound to grow louder as both parties aim to win over the undecided voters who hold the key to victor…