Now in its 25th year, FRRR has delivered more than $200 million to over 15,000 projects, reinforcing its role in strengthening the social and economic fabric of Australia’s rural, regional and remote communities.
“With a war raging, Hamas remaining the de facto government of Gaza, and no clarity on next steps, too many questions remain about the future State of Palestine for it to be prudent for New Zealand to announce recognition at this time.”
At the centre of the petition is the case of an allied health worker who has lived in Australia since 2018 and worked as a physiotherapist since 2019, including in regional areas with workforce shortages.