It underscores the evolving landscape of Australian journalism, reflecting the contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds in shaping the media industry.
Minister for Ageing Ingrid Stitt MP, Robert Caulfield, President of the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria, joined Governor of Victoria Prof. Margaret Gardner AC to present the awards.
“Australia and Papua New Guinea are the oldest of friends, closest of neighbours, and soon-to-be, newest of allies. Today, we take our first steps in shaping a peaceful, stable and prosperous Blue Pacific.”
The Lancet Commission on the Future of Health by 2050 estimates a close to 30% risk that an infectious threat causing over one million deaths will occur within five years.
Overseas-born individuals now make up 32 per cent of the country’s estimated population of 27.6 million—approaching the historic peak of 32.4 per cent recorded in 1891.