Edmund Rice Justice Bulletin

A constant theme of this bulletin has been to encourage those concerned about social justice to act upon their concerns.
This can be done in very simple ways such as:-
Informing oneself (if you have read this far you are doing that already)
Informing others - family, friends, the school community eg via the school newsletter, or a talk at an assembly
Signing petitions
Writing or emailing politicians or leaders and inviting others to do so as well.
Networking with others eg forming or joining a justice group in a school or parish
Participating in marches or rallies

Governments and members of parliament tend to be more sensitive to public opinion in an election year. The present time presents an opportunity for our actions to be more effective than usual. It is also a time which calls us to exercise responsibility as we consider how we will cast out votes. Do we vote on the basis of our financial self-interest as many of our politicians seem to believe or do we consider the common good both nationally and globally?

No doubt we will shortly all be bombarded with electoral advertising. Perhaps this would be a good time to let the candidates and parties in your electorate what is of concern to you. Contact details for members, candidates and opportunities for feedback to the main parties can be found at their respective sites:-

Australian Democrats
Australian Greens
Australian Labor Party
Liberal Party of Australia
National Party