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We are a global movement dedicated to tackling the root causes of poverty. #UnacceptInequality #TheFutureIsEqual
Every day, people like nurses pay their fair share — while coal, oil and gas corporations make billions, pollute freely and leave communities and governments to cover the rising costs of climate disasters.

It’s time big corporations pay their fair share, sign our petition at oxfam.org.au/mbpp

 
November 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
This Kris Kringle we’ve got you covered. Give a gift that’s punny, fits the spend limit AND does great for communities across the globe! Check out our gifting guide today and get ahead of the Christmas rush: unwrapped.oxfam.org.au/blogs/all/se...
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: For Coworkers, Family & For Good
Discover thoughtful Secret Santa gift ideas for coworkers, family, and friends. Find inspiration for every budget and make your gift count.
unwrapped.oxfam.org.au
November 12, 2025 at 3:32 AM
#Cop30 starts today in Belem, and it is at a vital point in our climate crisis. COP is the annual UN climate summit to negotiate climate change solutions, it is an important time for the global climate crisis communities come together and find solutions. Keep an eye out for #COP30 content here!
November 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
REACTION: Last week, Typhoon Kalmaegi hit the Philippines and Vietnam, affecting millions of people and causing widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and agriculture. The death toll is over 200 people. (1/3)
Super Typhoon Fung-wong makes landfall in the Philippines
The massive storm has already left at least two people dead and forced more than a million people to evacuate from flood and landslide-prone areas.
www.abc.net.au
November 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The richest 10% consumed half of all global energy in the last
decade while the poorest 50% consumed just 8%, yet face the worst climate impacts.
The math is clear: the super rich and historic polluters must pay for a just transition. #MakeBigPollutersPay today @ oxfam.org.au/mbpp.
November 7, 2025 at 4:59 AM
REACTION: “No one should face starvation in 2025. Communities in South Sudan are resilient, but their resilience has limits.” Learn more: media.oxfam.org.au/2025/11/oxfa... 
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Reposted by Oxfam Australia
SLEEPING ON THE JOB: Ahead of #COP30, Oxfam staged a Big Heads protest in Belem, Brazil to call out rich nations for their climate inaction❗️

#MakeRichPollutersPay
November 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Since Oct 2023, 70-90% of Gaza's electricity networks and solar installations have been destroyed.
2.2million people are in the dark.
Still, Palestinians are building solutions.
Justice means dismantling the occupation and rebuilding energy systems that serve life.
November 5, 2025 at 5:51 AM
The shift to renewable energy is here. But unless we change how it's done, it will repeat the same exploitation that created climate colonialism.
Polluters must pay. Energy must serve life, not corporations. Head to Oxfam.org.au/mbpp to #MakeBigPollutersPay.
November 3, 2025 at 5:27 AM
The shift to renewable energy is here. But unless we change how it's done, it will repeat the same exploitation that created climate colonialism.
Polluters must pay. Energy must serve life, not corporations.
Head to oxfam.org.au/mbpp to Make Big Polluters Pay today! #MakeBigPollutersPay
November 3, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Australian nurses paid $7 billion more tax than coal, oil and gas corporations between 2013–2024.
When big polluters dodge paying tax, ordinary people cover the costs. Demand corporations pay their fair share at oxfam.org.au/mbpp today!
*Source: The Australia Institute
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
BREAKING NEWS: THE TREATY HAS PASSED IN VICTORIA! ❤️💛🖤
History has been made! The Statewide Treaty Bill has officially passed, enshrining a democratically elected body for First Peoples (Gellung Warl).
October 31, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Ahead of #COP30 , @oxfaminternational.bsky.social's new report finds that, the average Australian billionaire emits more pollution from investments than flying around the globe 6757 times. This should not be acceptable! Sign the petition @ oxfam.org.au/mbpp to make big polluters pay. #MBPP#MBPP
October 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
So incredible to see the people of the Philippines hold a huge multi-national corporation to account for their climate pollution and the damages it has on island communities.💚
Sign our petition at oxfam.org.au/mbpp to make big polluters pay their fair share

www.climatechangenews.com/2025/10/23/p...
Philippines storm victims to seek damages from Shell in "unprecedented" climate claim
The case is the first civil claim to directly link an oil firm’s climate impact to deaths and personal injury in the Global South, its backers say
www.climatechangenews.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Listen to Bushra Khalidi, our colleague from the Occupied Palestinian Territory talk to ABC about the aid supply restrictions here : www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Internationals agencies face heavy restrictions on flow of aid in Gaza - ABC listen
It’s been only nine days since US President Donald Trump heralded a “historic dawn of a new Middle East” after securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
www.abc.net.au
October 27, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Corporate gifts made super easy!
With Oxfam Unwrapped cards, find your personalised, punny and tax deductible gifts.
AND your company funds real change, helping communities thrive while giving clients and teams a reason to smile.
Check our guide here: unwrapped.oxfam.org.au/blogs/all/25...
25 of the Best Corporate Gift Ideas
Let’s get real for a minute — many corporate gift ideas end up collecting dust faster than the office printer. This year, give something that actually reflects your company values, gets people talking...
unwrapped.oxfam.org.au
October 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Our hearts are with the families of the 16 workers who lost their lives in a garment factory fire. Every worker deserves to come home safe.
(1/2)
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise, official says
At least 16 people have died after a fire broke out in a garment factory and a nearby chemical warehouse in Bangladesh.
www.abc.net.au
October 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Have you had a chance to read our latest report yet?
You can read the report here:
www.oxfam.org.au/wp-content/u...
You can read Leith van Onselen's take on it here:
www.macrobusiness.com.au/2025/10/to-i...

#oaureport #wealthtax #taxthesuperrich
www.oxfam.org.au
October 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The announcement of the first stage of a ceasefire deal in Gaza by all parties is a desperately needed step towards ending Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Listen to Bushra Khalidi, our policy lead in Palestine discuss aid in Gaza and the announcement below:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jcg...
Aid agencies cautiously optimistic at news of deal to end two-year Gaza war | The World | ABC NEWS
Residents of Gaza have welcomed news that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a peace deal. But while there's optimism the bombardment may be over, there's also ...
www.youtube.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
You can’t protect civilians if you don’t protect aid workers. We back DFAT’s cross-regional push and call on governments to endorse the Declaration ahead of #UNGA80. Practical action matters. #ProtectAidWorkers
September 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Australia’s new 62-70% climate pollution reduction target by 2035 is deeply disappointing & puts the communities we work with at even greater risk...(1/5)
September 18, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Gaza’s humanitarian situation is catastrophic, marked by starvation, repeated forced displacements, and the destruction of life-sustaining infrastructure and systems. (1/2)
EXCLUSIVE: Israel has killed nearly 3,000 Gaza aid seekers
Our interactive database shows nearly 200 attacks, and a sharp uptick since the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation began operations on 27 May.
www.thenewhumanitarian.org
September 16, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Modern slavery in our supply chains – again! Workers making disposable gloves for Melbourne-based Ansell have reported having their passports confiscated, long, grueling shifts, living in debt bondage with six adult men crammed into one room.
(1/2)
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Australian glove-maker Ansell accused of exploiting workers
Melbourne-based company Ansell has confirmed it investigated allegations at a Malaysian factory and identified issues that do not meet labour standards.
www.abc.net.au
September 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A new study indicates that 180 biggest climate polluting corporations are collectively responsible for the increased intensity of heat waves in the 21st Century, and are driving Australian heatwaves.

Its' time to Make Big Polluters Pay (petition: oxfam.org.au/mbpp)

www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Individual emitters triggered otherwise 'impossible' heatwaves: study
Emissions from the 180 biggest carbon polluters directly contributed half of the total increase in heatwave intensity between the late 1800s and this century, a new study found.
www.abc.net.au
September 11, 2025 at 2:20 AM
🚨Israel's war on Gaza destroyed essential systems, particularly the sewage infrastructure, posing serious health risks to patients.
🚧 Sewage systems were blocked due to debris accumulation
⚠️ There were heightened infection risk from sewage exposure
(1/5)
September 8, 2025 at 7:11 AM