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 systems, climate 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.
Take action with us
Make Waves for a Living Wage
This summer, we’re turning up the heat on brands, demanding they start paying a living wage to garment workers – because making enough to live on shouldn’t be a pipe dream. Sign the petition today to demand brands start paying 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
What She Makes
Stand with the women who make our clothes. Add your name to demand big brands pay a living wage.
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.
News
Australian fashion brands bring in billions, yet don’t pay their garment workers a living wage: Oxfam
As Black Friday and the holiday shopping season approach, Oxfam Australia is calling out major Australian fashion brands that raked in over $1 billion in revenue last year while garment workers who produce their clothing remain underpaid. According to Oxfam analysis, Kmart Group, Big W, Cotton On, Rip Curl and Kathmandu owner KMD, Myer, and […]
Oxfam reaction to the G20 Leaders’ communiqué
Responding to the publication today of the G20 Leaders’ communiqué, Oxfam Brazil’s Executive Director Viviana Santiago said: “We applaud Brazil for using their G20 Presidency to respond to people’s demands worldwide to tackle extreme inequality, hunger and climate breakdown, and particularly for rallying action on taxing the super-rich. Brazil has lit a path toward a more […]
Number of people impacted by climate disasters in the Pacific increased 700% in the last decade: Oxfam
Climate disasters are costing the Pacific eight times more than they did a decade ago The number of people impacted by climate disasters in the Pacific increased 700% on average in the last decade, compared to the previous decade, according to new analysis by Oxfam Australia released as COP29 climate negotiations begin today in Baku. […]
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.
