Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomes the patriarch of the Greek Orthodox church to Melbourne; A Labor minister says the government is committed to a better future for Indigenous Australians; And in sport, the Socceroos goalkeeper says his side will put on a performance in their match against Japan next week.
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In this bulletin;
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomes the patriarch of the Greek Orthodox church to Melbourne;
- A Labor minister says the government is committed to a better future for Indigenous Australians;
- And in sport, the Socceroos goalkeeper says his side will put on a performance in their match against Japan next week.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised the Greek Orthodox church for preserving the culture and traditions of Australia's Greek community, as he welcomed the patriarch of the church to Melbourne.
This comes as the Prime Minister welcomed Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Sydney last week, for his two week visit to Australia, marking the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia.
Mr Albanese expressed his gratitude for the Church in helping foster a multicultural nation.
"It has brought people together in the spirit of love and compassion that is the great beating heart of the Christian faith. And it has nurtured a sense of belonging, helping people in need and nourishing the Greek community and our nation. For that we are so grateful."
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Assistant Trade Minister, Tim Ayres says the Albanese government is committed to working towards addressing the economic disadvantages for Indigenous Australians.
He spoke at a press conference, one year on from the failed referendum outcome for Indigenous constitutional recognition.
"Well the lesson that the government has learnt here is that we will continue to make commitments to the Australian people in the national interest, and a follow through on those commitments. What the Australians know about the Albanese government is that we do what we say what we are going to do."
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Co-chair of the Australian Republic Movement, Esther Anatolitis says it's time for Australia to become a Republic.
It follows the exchange of letters between the Australian Republic Movement and Buckingham Palace officials on the King's behalf, where the leader says it is up to the Australian people to decide whether the country remains a constitutional monarchy or becomes a republic.
In an interview on Nine's Today Show program, Ms Anatolitis said King Charles has shown himself as a progressive, contemporary leader, saying his response to the Australian Republic Movement made perfect sense.
"When we think about the values of fairness, of equality that Australians share it of course makes perfect sense that our head of state should be someone, who is one of us, who is full time, who is dedicated to us. It's really about - keep going - building that national conversation and finding that moment that unites us all."
King Charles and Queen Camilla will be visiting Australia next week.
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New laws have come into effect in Victoria which mean that perpetrators who intentionally injure victims through non-fatal strangulation face up to a decade in prison.
The charge of intentional non-fatal strangulation will not require proof of injury and will carry a maximum five-year jail term.
Those who intentionally injure their victim by strangulation will face up to 10 years in jail under reforms to the state's crime bill introduced in October 2023.
Dubbed Joy's Law, the changes were sparked by the advocacy of Joy Rowley's family following her death in October 2011 at the hands of her former partner who pled guilty to her murder.
Research shows a person who survives non-fatal strangulation by a current or former partner is seven times more likely to be seriously injured or murdered by that person.
If you or someone you know wants to talk about family or domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or call Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an emergency, call 000.
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In sport,
Socceroos goalkeeper Joe Gauchi has said in a press conference today that they will be putting forward a performance against Japan next week.
He says despite knowing the difficulty of the game, they are there to win the World Cup qualifier, adding that is the mentality the Socceroos need to have.
"They're a nation that has a lot of structure and individual talent as well, that can really hurt you. And I think you look at the team now and the results they are getting and success that they are having it is - we know it is going to be a tough challenge but I think as a nation and as a team, you know - that's the level that we should be aiming for. And I know that it is going to be a challenge but Australian football needs to be stepping in the direction, we have to be going head to head and facing these teams head on and really be taking the game to them."
The Socceroos have not won a single match against Japan in the last 15 years.
The club's new coach, Tony Popovic had earlier warned his squad, saying they need to be prepared before facing Japan in the World Cup qualifier.
The match next Tuesday will be held in Saitama, about 30 kilometres north of Tokyo.
