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Advocacy and campaigns

We mobilise people to challenge the structures that sustain poverty and advocate for a better world.

We believe that the only way to truly end poverty is to challenge the systems that keep power and money concentrated to a small few. That’s why we’re tackling unfair tax systemsclimate policy that favours polluters and corporations denying their workers a living wage. We target poverty at its root to end it for good. 

Our work activates and mobilises people to dismantle the power structures that sustain poverty, creating a fairer world for all. 

Together with our local partners, the communities we work with and our global movement of supporters, we advocate for fair systems and policies. we call out inequality when we see it, amplify the voices of the many and demand decision makers pay attention.

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Lorna Jane pays a living wage

Lorna Jane Pays a Living Wage

A What She Makes first! We’re excited to announce Lorna Jane is the first brand we’re watching to pay a living wage to workers in their factory. 

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Make Polluting Corporations Pay

Call on the Australian Government to make polluting corporations pay for their climate damages and end all new fossil fuel projects and subsidies.

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Demand Best&Less and Myer keep their workers safe. Sign the Accord

Demand Best&Less and Myer keep their workers safe

It’s been 11 years since the Rana Plaza factory collapsed, killing 1,134 workers. Demand Best&Less and Myer put safety over profit and sign the Accord today.

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Malawi: Elube (32) stands with her baby in her small plot of farm land. Photo: Aurelie Marrier d'Unienville/Oxfam AUS

Act now for a Safer World For All

Join us in calling on the government to increase investment in Australian Aid, support a fairer global economy and contribute to a safer climate future.

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Make tax fair.

Make Tax Fair

Today, more big corporations and billionaires than ever are raking in super profits, while hundreds of millions of people globally go hungry and everyday Australians are struggling with rising costs. It’s time to ensure big corporations and billionaires pay their fair share of tax.

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Ceasefire Now Sign the Petition

Ceasefire Now

We’re calling for an immediate ceasefire and increase humanitarian assistance in Gaza. Now is the time to act in the name of humanity, and to refuse to be divided. Will you make your voice heard?

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Bangladesh: Rumi Akter is working as garment workers for three years now. Her target is 1440 pieces in 8 hours. With overtime she gets 10000 taka which is not enough for her living in Asulia. Photo: Fabeha Monir/Oxfam

What She Makes

Stand with the women who make our clothes. Add your name to demand big brands pay a living wage.

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Activist resources

Those who benefit from inequality aren’t going to give it up easily. But modern activism has shown us that our collective action can create a more equal world. When we join our voices and act as one, real change isn’t just possible — it’s inevitable.

Our advocacy campaigns inspire and empower people to stand up and make a difference, taking clear steps to remove the inequalities that keep people in poverty.

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Get Passionate about politics

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Writing a letter to the editor

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Writing to your MP

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What you can ask your MP

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Meeting your MP

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30 Oct 2024

Lorna Jane first brand in Oxfam’s What She Makes campaign to pay living wage to garment workers

Oxfam has congratulated Lorna Jane for being the first brand in the history of its What She Makes campaign to pay a living wage to all garment workers at their one apparel factory. The human rights organisation has been actively engaging with Lorna Jane for over two years, urging the brand to increase transparency and […]

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09 Sep 2024

Young First Peoples from Australia and Asia-Pacific unite in Canberra for climate action

Four young grassroots climate leaders from the Asia-Pacific region and the Kimberley will today meet with Australian political leaders in Canberra calling on them to urgently ban fracking, phase out fossil fuels and address the climate crisis affecting their communities. Hosted by Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network and Oxfam Australia, the young climate advocates spent […]

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28 Aug 2024

Woolworths and Coles profits must be taxed, as Australians struggle with cost-of-living crisis: Oxfam

As Coles Group and Woolworths announce their full-year profits for 2024, Oxfam Australia is calling for urgent action to address the growing inequality in Australia by better taxing the excessive profits of big corporations. Oxfam Australia Chief Executive Officer Lyn Morgain highlighted the injustice of the supermarket duopoly’s profits as the cost-of-living crisis continues. “It’s […]

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Climate justice

The climate crisis will affect all of us, but not equally. Together, we can protect the planet and all people — let’s make our future fair, safe and equal.

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