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25.01.2022 The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) on Friday said that the election of a new Prime Minister should not be used as a catalyst for changes to Australia’s long-standing non-discriminatory, fair and welcoming immigration policies. The Chairperson of FECCA, Mary Patetsos, said that for decades, Australia’s political leaders from both sides had committed themselves to a multicultural Australia and the social and economic benefits it has delivered to... the nation. FECCA is the national peak body representing Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Its role is to advocate and promote issues on behalf of its constituency to government, business and the broader community. While we congratulate the new Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, on his elevation and look forward to working constructively with his Government on matters relating to Australians of culturally and linguistically diverse background, we urge the new Prime Minister to reaffirm the nation’s commitment to respectful debate, Ms Patetsos said. FECCA and the communities it represents have been alarmed and disappointed by the extreme views expressed by public figures recently around immigration matters generally, and certain migrant groups in particular. It is the duty of the nation’s leaders to ensure that public discussion around immigration and multiculturalism is conducted in a respectful manner and that Australia remains a shining example of a successful multicultural society. FECCA is the national peak body representing Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Its yrole is to advocate and promote issues on behalf of its constituency to government, business and the broader community. http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//on-election-of-new-/ See more
25.01.2022 The Philippine Commission on Appointments on Thursday approved the appointment of Ma. Hellen B. dela Vega as Ambassador Extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the Commonwealth of Australia, with concurrent jurisdiction over the Republic of Nauru, the Republic of Vanuatu and Tuvalu. Commission on Appointment chair Senator Panfilo Lacson, in his recommendation for Dela Vegas confirmation, said Ambassador Dela Vega started working in the DFA in 1982 under the United States Division. [ 91 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//appointment-of-phl-/
24.01.2022 The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) on Monday condemned sensational reporting and commentary around so-called ‘African gang crime’ in Victoria. The Chairperson of FECCA, Mary Patetsos, said that media and politicians have a responsibility to deal with all community issues, including youth violence in Victoria, in a responsible manner. Our elected leaders, media and civil society should make responsible and accurate statements, avoiding any temptation to sensationalise in ways that fuel racist dialogue around issues such as immigration, population and multiculturalism, Ms Patetsos said. [ 158 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//sensationalised-rep/
23.01.2022 As part of its focus on sharing activities, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on Wednesday announced it will be turning its attention to anyone earning income through car sharing platforms, in a bid to make sure they stay on the right side of the tax law. "Car sharing services are growing in popularity and we have noticed that while some taxpayers are excited about the extra income, they might not understand the taxation implications," the Australian Taxation Office on Wednesday said in a media alert. [ 172 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//ato-targeting-car-s/
23.01.2022 The Australian Taxation Office is stepping uphelp and advice for taxpayers who arent quite sure what they can and cannot claim. Last year work-related expenses totalled a record $21.3 billion, and we have already flagged that over-claiming of deductions is a big issue. With so much money at stake, the community expects us to provide help where we can, not just take action when we see mistakes and errors, said Assistant Commissioner Kath Anderson. [ 1,354 more word ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//ato-launches-bigges/
23.01.2022 Campbelltowns iconic Koshigaya Park was turned into a kids kingdom at the weekend as the Macarthur Multicultural Childrens Festival was born. From Scottish Sword Dance to Maori Hakka to Punjabi Bhangra and Columbian Salsa, centre stage exploded in a riot of cultural colour. The new festival celebrated twenty years of cultural gatherings for children in many parts of Sydney organised by the Childrens Festival Organisation led by founder Thuat Nguyen OAM who said on Sunday: [ 164 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//new-kids-festival-b/
21.01.2022 Australias 25-millionth is a baby boy born last night at Sydneys Westmead Hospital to an Indian Australian couple. When Australias population hits the 25 million mark, it was not entirely clear, even to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, whether that would be through migration or birth. The bureau has a "population clock" on its website, which notes one birth every 102 seconds, one death every three minutes and 16 seconds, one migrant arriving every 61 seconds and one resident leaving to live overseas every 111 seconds. [ 105 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//australias-populati/
21.01.2022 Following the detention and threatened deportation of Australian lawyer Professor Gill Boehinger from the Philippines on Wednesday August 8, the Action for Peace and Development in the Philippines (APDP) issued the following statement. Statement on the detention of APDP member Professor Gill Boehinger "Action for Peace and Development in the Philippines (APDP) condemns the detention and threatened deportation of Professor Gill Boehinger from the Philippines. [ 333 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//australian-lawyers-/
21.01.2022 The 3rd season of Rugby League in the Philippines began on Sunday August 19 with a 9s competition at the Mckinley Hill Stadium, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro Manila. The opening round was dominated by the North Luzon Hunters A team with a draw and 2 wins on the day. The 2018 season also sees the welcome return of the 2016 inaugural Cavite State University Crusaders team, finishing the tournament with a draw and a win on their return. [ 161 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//rugby-league-return/
20.01.2022 The Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia (FECCA) on Friday said that the election of a new Prime Minister should not be used as a catalyst for changes to Australias long-standing non-discriminatory, fair and welcoming immigration policies. The Chairperson of FECCA, Mary Patetsos, said that for decades, Australias political leaders from both sides had committed themselves to a multicultural Australia and the social and economic benefits it has delivered to... the nation. FECCA is the national peak body representing Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Its role is to advocate and promote issues on behalf of its constituency to government, business and the broader community. While we congratulate the new Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, on his elevation and look forward to working constructively with his Government on matters relating to Australians of culturally and linguistically diverse background, we urge the new Prime Minister to reaffirm the nations commitment to respectful debate, Ms Patetsos said. FECCA and the communities it represents have been alarmed and disappointed by the extreme views expressed by public figures recently around immigration matters generally, and certain migrant groups in particular. It is the duty of the nations leaders to ensure that public discussion around immigration and multiculturalism is conducted in a respectful manner and that Australia remains a shining example of a successful multicultural society. FECCA is the national peak body representing Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Its yrole is to advocate and promote issues on behalf of its constituency to government, business and the broader community. http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//on-election-of-new-/ See more
19.01.2022 To be forewarned is to be forearmed Back in 2017, I wrote a piece called Understanding Chinas Unrestricted Warfare Concepts. In that article we highlighted the use of information warfare in combination with other methods such as diplomatic warfare, economic warfare, media warfare, psychological warfare, drugs warfare, and even what we call now as Lawfare. (Read: http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//philippines-beware-/
18.01.2022 Members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo in Australia this morning joined their brethren across several countries to commemorate the 104th anniversary of the INC in the Philippines and the 50th anniversary of the INCs first mission in the Far West. The commemorative event (local time, 6am July 28) was highlighted by a special worship service in Ewa Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii (remote time, 10am July 27) including dedication of a newly constructed 830-seater worship building in Ewa Beach and ordination of 50 evangelical ministers. [ 278 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//iglesia-ni-cristo-m/
18.01.2022 The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney has recently released a statement on the logo and theme related to the commemoration of the 120th Anniversary (June 12, 2018) of the Declaration of Philippine Independence. The theme is "Kalayaan 2018, Pagbabagong Ipinaglaban, Alay sa Masaganang Kinabukasan". A copy of the logo is below: The Consulate encourages community organisations to display or feature the official logo and theme in their Independence Day celebratory activities. http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//kalayaan-2018-logo-/
17.01.2022 Retired law professor Gill Boehringer was detained on arrival at Manila Tuesday and told that he would be deported thec following day, Wednesday, allegedly because he participated in rallies against APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation). We call on the Duterte government to cancel this deportation order, and also ask Foreign Minister Julie Bishop to take action on this case, said Peter Murphy for the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines. [ 161 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//australian-law-prof/
17.01.2022 Ipinahayag kamakailan ng Ministro para sa Multikulturalismo na si Ray Williams na mahigit $170,000 na pondo para sa 26 mga proyekto sa komunidad ay pakikinabangan ng mga komunidad na may ibat ibang kultura sa New South Wales. Ang Unity Grants ng Pamahalaang NSW ay magpopondo ng hanggang sa $30,000 para sa mga proyektong magsusulong ng multikulturalismo at pakikilahok ng mga migrante sa sining, palakasan at pagboboluntaryo. [ 295 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//ibat-ibang-komunida/
17.01.2022 The Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia (FECCA) today, July 11, congratulated the Fair Work Ombudsman for an audit of food and beverage premises which resulted in the recovery of $472,000 in underpayments for 616 workers. The FWO audit of cheap eat destinations in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane found that 72 per cent of the 243 businesses visited were in breach of workplace laws> [ 126 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//fair-work-ombudsman/
17.01.2022 Does freedom of religion in Australia need greater protection? Do Australians have the right to practice their beliefs? Can they freely speak of these beliefs and organise and associate with others who share the same faith? Does freedom of religion and belief need greater protection under the law? Or, are some beliefs and practices not acceptable in Australian society [...] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//does-freedom-of-rel/
15.01.2022 This tax time, to work out what business expenses you can claim, you need to apply these three golden rules: 1. The money must have been spent for your business not a private expense 2. If its a mix of business and private use, only claim the portion related to your business. 3. You must have a record to prove your expense. [ 128 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//money-what-business/
15.01.2022 The Australian National Imams Council on Friday condemned Sydney-based The Daily Telegraph for the papers "provocative headline" - "ALLAH AK BARRED" - which was published on the papers front page on Thursday while reporting on Five Aussie terrorists stripped of their citizenship. The headline, according to a report by the Australasian Muslim Times (AMUST), is "a highly insensitive and malicious distortion of the Islamic invocation." Allah Akbar means God is Great whic...Continue reading
15.01.2022 A Government decision to scrap concessions on the application fee for Australian citizenship should be reversed, the Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia on Friday said. The call by FECCA follows a decision by the Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Peter Dutton, to amend a regulation governing the fee. As a result, migrants who hold health care cards or pensioner cards will have to pay the full citizenship application fee of $285 instead of the current concessional fee of $20 or $40. [ 142 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//citizenship-fee-cha/
14.01.2022 A Labor Government will deliver hundreds more nurses in hospitals across NSW through new nurse to patient ratio, NSW Labor leader Luke Foley announced Monday which will bring hundreds more nurses to local hospitals and bring their staffing levels up to city ones. Mr Foley said a Labor government will employ hundreds more nurses in B and C group hospitals across NSW which will improve [ 244 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//labor-promises-more/
12.01.2022 The Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia (FECCA) is calling for consumers and carers from multicultural communities to join an advisory group that aims to improve mental health care for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people. The Chairperson of FECCA, Mary Patetsos on Wednesday said: We urge carers and consumers from CALD backgrounds with an interest in this important area of health care to get involved. [ 245 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//fecca-calls-for-con/
11.01.2022 The Filipino Australian community thanks Dr Tim Soutphommasane, the outgoing Race Discrimination Commissioner as an outstanding advocate of multiculturalism and a defender of human rights for all Australians in his role. Dr Soutphommasane warned about the emergence of "race politics" accusing "federal politicians of using multicultural issues to advance their political agendas." It was also reported he said that "race and ethnicity were very squarely at the centre of many debates about crimes committed by South Sudanese youth, but not when discussing white murderers such as Adrian Bayley or Roger Rogerson." His replacement is yet to be announced by the Federal Attorney-General. http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//outgoing-race-discr/
10.01.2022 By-elections, waste of public resources http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//by-elections-waste-/
10.01.2022 The Iglesia Ni Cristo will attempt to break its own Guinness World Record this weekend May 5 and 6 with the staging of a simultaneous charity walk across 44 countries, 33 territories and 18 time zones. A total of 358 sites from the various INC congregations have signed up to participate. Dubbed as "Worldwide Walk to Fight Poverty", the charity walk aims to break its own Guinness World Record set in February 2014 as the largest charity walk across multiple venues held in 24 hours. [ 552 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//inc-members-to-stag/
10.01.2022 Children all over Australia will have the chance to show off their creative genius with Lego in a national competition Fair Dinkum Fun - My Lego story. The organiser of Fair Dinkum Fun, Asian Media Centre Director Mimi Chau, said: We know kids loved Up to express themselves with Lego. We want them to tell their own story with Lego to promote diversity, equity and cultural competence in their early years. [ 297 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//fair-dinkum-fun-wit/
10.01.2022 Did you know that one language becomes extinct every two years? A study by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) found that one language in the world becomes extinct or endangered and at risk of being lost every two years. According to a news report, Isang wika sa buong mundo, namamatay sa bawat dalawang taon: UNESCO, in the Philippines there are also certain languages which may be considered endangered or at risk of being lost. [ 237 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//one-language-become/
09.01.2022 New Ticket Reselling Laws are now in place, Multicultural NSW reminded the public recentky. From 1 June 2018, new laws on ticket reselling apply in New South Wales. It is now against the law to resell tickets for more than the original ticket cost, plus transaction costs that are capped at 10%. The new laws apply to tickets to NSW events that are first sold or supplied by the authorised seller on or after 1 June 2018 and have a resale restriction. [ 86 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//ticket-reselling-la/
09.01.2022 If you belong to a local organisation that would like to celebrate the 2019 NSW Seniors Festival?, Heres an opportunity that you should not miss. Multicultural NSW invites local organisations and community groups to apply for a 2019 NSW Seniors Festival Grant. The annual Festival celebrates cross-cultural diversity in the community The Grants Program provides $200,000 in seed funding to organisations and councils to run local events during the 2019 NSW Seniors Festival. [ 26 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//2019-seniors-festiv/
09.01.2022 Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams today launched the 2018 GIANTS Multicultural Festival, to be held before the GWS Giants take on St Kilda at Spotless Stadium, this Saturday 28 July. The 2018 GIANTS Multicultural Festival will feature cultural performances, family friendly entertainment and food stalls from around the world to coincide with the match. Mr Williams said sport is a powerful way to promote inclusion and participation, especially among young people. [ 189 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//afl-multicultural-f/
08.01.2022 Over 100 modern jeepneys started plying Metro Manila roads on Monday, July 23, the Philippine Department of Transportation announced. Napapanahon nang magkaroon ang publiko ng hindi lang ligtas kundi komportable at kaaya-ayang pampublikong transportasyon, Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade was quoted by http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//modernised-jeepneys/
07.01.2022 Turtle Islands Municipal Police Station rescued five alleged human trafficking victims in Turtle Islands, Tawi-Tawi on August 11, 2018. http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//human-trafficking-v/
07.01.2022 By Cherry Llaneta In 2011, the Church Of Christ (Iglesia Ni Cristo) launched the INC Giving Project with a mission to share their faith through acts of kindness by helping meet peoples everyday needs. This project is based upon the Biblical verse in Proverbs 3:27, Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it. The INC Giving projects have been impacting communities around the world by offering time and resources for the well-being of others. [ 262 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//inc-church-group-re/
06.01.2022 We have looked upon the United States as a model of clean government.and we have been locked to thinking that corruption is happening only in countries like the Philippines. Heres something that should change that perception. In an email broadcast headlined "Corruption in the USA" released on Friday August 24, corruption monitoring organisation, Transparency International issued a damning statement which also cited US President Donald Trump as being involved in corruption scandals. [ 291 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//corruprion-in-the-u/
03.01.2022 The Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia (FECCA) on Monday condemned sensational reporting and commentary around so-called African gang crime in Victoria. The Chairperson of FECCA, Mary Patetsos, said that media and politicians have a responsibility to deal with all community issues, including youth violence in Victoria, in a responsible manner. Our elected leaders, media and civil society should make responsible and accurate statements, avoiding any temptation to sensationalise in ways that fuel racist dialogue around issues such as immigration, population and multiculturalism, Ms Patetsos said. [ 158 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//sensationalised-rep/
03.01.2022 Representatives of advocacy human rights groups went this afternoon to the Philippine Consulate office in Sydney to protest the imminent deportation of Professor Gill Boehringer. The groups include Action for Peace and Development in the Philippines (APDP), Philippine Australian Union Links (PAUL), Migrante Australia, International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP), Association to Defend Freedom & Human Rights in Iran - Australia, GABRIELA Australia, Lingap Migrante, Philippines- Australia Womens Association (PAWA), Pax Christi Australia, Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Justice and Peace Centre (Australia), and Migrante Southwest. [ 513 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//human-rights-groups/
03.01.2022 MANILA - The Commission on Filipinos Overseas, Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (chaired by Department of Justice) and the Film Development Council of the Philippines observed on Tuesday July 31 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with a Cineforum film Across the Crescent Moon at Cinematheque Manila. The award-winning advocacy film stars Matteo Guidicelli, Dina Bonnevie, Christopher de Leon and Gabby Concepcion, and tackles sex trafficking and illegal migration that is endemic in the Southern Philippines. [ 238 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//world-day-against-t/
03.01.2022 By Cherry Llaneta Adult and young members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) congregation based in Croydon Park Burwood NSW took time out on Saturday August 25 to honour firefighters in Burwood as part of their INCGiving project community activities. The INCGiving Project is a global community outreach program that fhe Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) launched in 2011. The congregation has its chapel at 10 Daisy Street in nearby Croydon Park, [ 220 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//iglesia-ni-cristo-c/
02.01.2022 The Australian Taxation Office is stepping uphelp and advice for taxpayers who aren’t quite sure what they can and cannot claim. Last year work-related expenses totalled a record $21.3 billion, and we have already flagged that over-claiming of deductions is a big issue. With so much money at stake, the community expects us to provide help where we can, not just take action when we see mistakes and errors, said Assistant Commissioner Kath Anderson. [ 1,354 more word ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//ato-launches-bigges/
01.01.2022 The inaugural speech made by Senator Fraser Anning in the Australian Senate on Tuesday night has been met with widespread condemnation, including by the Labor Party in NSW. Acting NSW Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism Jihad Dib spoke at the first available opportunity in the NSW Parliament to reiterate that condemnation on behalf of NSW Labor and NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley, Mr Dib described Senator Annings speech as racist and divisive and specifically condemned Senator Annings use of language strongly associated with Nazis - invoking one of the darkest periods in human history. [ 155 more words ] http://www.thefilipinoaustralian.com//new-senators-inaugu/
