The Johno Johnson Forum

We're a Forum for people of faith who believe in the Labor ideal. We hold webinars to explore the traditions of the ALP with a focus on Christian Social Thought

[Xavier Symons @xaviersymons]

Attended a fantastic webinar on the #Ukraine last night with @mishazelinsky , hosted by the @JohnoForum . In other news, Misha was among 120 Australians sanctioned by Russia last night for spreading "false information". I'd take that as a compliment.

https://t.co/sC0Jzd77bK

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One of Labor's rising star's @mishazelinsky joined us tonight to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the Foreign Policy implications on Australia and abroad. Our discussion included hearing from a Ukrainian refugee who has recently settled in Australia with his family.

[Xavier Symons @xaviersymons]

Really looking forward to this webinar on the conflict in the #Ukraine️ with Misha Zelinsky. Misha has provided some of the best commentary on the war in role as a correspondent for the @FinancialReview . Don't forget to RSVP!

@JohnoForum

[Georgetown Initiative on CST and Public Life @GUcstpubliclife]

On April 7, Initiative co-director John Carr will give a presentation to the @JohnoForum on "Faithful Citizenship: Reflections on President Biden, Pope Francis, and the U.S. Catholic Bishops"

RSVP to receive the Zoom link: [email protected]

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Next week we are thrilled to have John Carr from the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @Georgetown discussing Faithful Citizenship : Reflections on President Biden, Pope Francis and the U.S. Catholic Bishops. 7:30pm AEST on Thurs 7 April. Email us for the link

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Kimberley Kitching. RIP

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We are back for 2022. Our first event is Federal Labor speaking with people of faith: Election 2022 with the rising and up and coming Labor Senator @kimbakit. Thursday 24th March at 7:30pm Eastern Daylight Saving. Email [email protected] for the zoom link to join us.

[Xavier Symons @xaviersymons]

This is the kind of political leader that our world sorely needs.

Watching Ukraine's president, it is hard to think of another recent instance in which one human being has provided such an inspiring moment of service to the people, @FranklinFoer writes https://t.co/S11aILVALR

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@DanLipinski2 spoke with us last November. Former Co-convener @xaviersymons met him recently in the US.

[Xavier Symons @xaviersymons]

Thrilled to attend the @ND_EthicsCenter Fall conference. Brilliant presentation from frm Democratic congressman @DanLipinski2 on growing polarisation in US politics: "we risk losing our republic". @JohnoForum @cartersnead #humandignity21 #ethics #politics

[Hugh McDermott MP @hugh_mcdermott]

'There are many reasons the new Premier is wrong for NSW, but religion is not one of them' - well said @pruecar.
Dominic Perrottet is not right for NSW because he has made life harder for working families, especially in #westernsydney.
https://t.co/70oM9YRHmW

[Hugh McDermott MP @hugh_mcdermott]

Addressing @NSWLabor State Conference about the NSW Liberal Government's underfunding of Palliative Care in Western Sydney and calling for the establishment of a dedicated Palliative Care Ward at Westmead Hospital.

@RyanPark_Keira @NSWLabor #NSWLaborConf21

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Our convener Michael Quinn writes about The Panthers faithful and the true believers: a tale of Western Sydney https://t.co/tgudnFOmMQ

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@FrFrankBrennan joined us together with almost 70 participants to discuss Rerum Novarum to Laudato Si: The Relevance of Catholic Social Teaching to Winning Government. Let us know what you thought of it. Check out our website also https://t.co/ywZmB6joyK

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We are thrilled to have @FrFrankBrennan join us to discuss the topic of Rerum Novarum to Laudato Si: The Relevance of Catholic Social Teaching to Winning Government this Tuesday 15th June at 7:30pm AEST. Email us for the zoom link: [email protected]

[Hugh McDermott MP @hugh_mcdermott]

For years the NSW Government have stalled on implementing the Modern Slavery Act (2018). Now we fear the NSW Government plan to water down the legislation. Modern slavery exists and it is our moral responsibility to act.
#nswpol @NSWLabor @BeSlaveryFree

https://t.co/FWMqQNuZIc

[Anthony Albanese @AlboMP]

The Liberals have been caught trying to sneak through cuts to Medicare. I wish I could say I’m surprised, but I’m not.

This photo was taken more than 20 years ago when the Howard Government was trying to close the Medicare office in my local community. This is what they do.

[Chris Minns @ChrisMinnsMP]

The Government is pushing to take over managing cemeteries without proper consultation with religious and faith groups.

@GladysB should step back from this proposal, sit down with all faith leaders, organisations and the trust - to come up with a common sense solution. #nswpol

[Chris Minns @ChrisMinnsMP]

I want to see more Australian made content and local apprentices on infrastructure projects.

This means building infrastructure projects using Australian made steel, concrete and construction materials.

And building our trains, buses and ferries built right here in NSW. #nswpol

[Hugh McDermott MP @hugh_mcdermott]

Politicians duped: autonomy no argument for euthanasia https://t.co/ypLr4Hstgm

[Deborah O'Neill @Deborah_ONeill]

The Morrison Government can’t even tell the truth to people of faith.

The Minister in charge of the Religious Freedom Bill told me in March she'd had "too many" meetings and consultations to recount... #auspol #estimates