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Take action with us to dismantle the power structures that sustain poverty. Together we can build a more equal future.

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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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Bangladesh, Asulia: Garment worker, Sabana* is a mother of three. She started working in the garment factory from 17. Now her daily target in the factory is to attach 15000 stickers in a day. She makes 9000 Taka monthly by working 56 hours a week. Photo: Fabeha Monir/Oxfam

Unravelling exploitation

It’s time to end modern slavery in in fashion supply chains. Add your name to our petition to the Attorney General of Australia and demand responsible business practices now.

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Speak up for Gaza

Add your name to our letter to Prime Minister Albanese and demand that Australia takes decisive action now to stop violence and breaches of international law.

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Make Big Polluters Pay

Call on the Australian Government to make big coal, oil and gas corporations pay their fair share to support communities impacted by climate change.

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What she makes is keeping her in poverty

Despite long hours away from their families, working full time plus many hours of overtime, big Australian clothing brands do not pay garment workers enough money to cover the basics of life. Demand big brands pay the women who make our clothes a living wage.

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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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Email the Treasurer to Tax the Super Rich

Join us in calling on the Treasurer to introduce a wealth tax on the richest 1% and progressive tax reforms that ensure billionaires and big corporations pay their fair share. It’s time to build a fairer Australia where wealth works for everyone—not just the richest few.

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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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Gaza, Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Fidaa Shurrab, Director of Projects at Atfaluna for Deaf Society in Rafah stands in front of a destroyed building in Gaza strip while going to work. Photo: Alef Multimedia/Oxfam

Call on the government to increase investment in Australian Aid

Threats to our world are intensifying – dangerous weather, increased wars and soaring inequality. All of which are leaving millions of people homeless, hungry and unable to recover. Join us on demanding that Australia’s leaders increase our aid budget today.

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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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South Sudan: 35-year-old Nadia Zahad, a refugee from the Sudan war, with her son at their makeshift home in Renk. Photo: Herison Philip Osfaldo/Oxfam

Stand with Sudanese refugees living through an unseen crisis

Every day, humanitarian crises deny people their right to safety. And right now, millions of people in Sudan are fleeing their homes due to an ongoing war that many of us have not even heard of.

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South Sudan: 35-year-old Nadia Zahad, a refugee from the Sudan war, with her son at their makeshift home in Renk. Photo: Herison Philip Osfaldo/Oxfam

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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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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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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04 Sep 2025

Ahead of Pacific Islands Forum, Australia must triple climate finance and back Pacific leadership

Climate and development organisations are calling on the Australian Government to arrive at this year’s Pacific Islands Forum with a bold new climate finance commitment, in step with Pacific leaders’ urgent calls for action. At COP29, governments agreed to triple international climate finance to US$300 billion annually by 2035. But right now, Australia is contributing […]

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26 Aug 2025

Exploitation, child labour, and abusive work conditions: new report uncovers modern slavery risks in Australian fashion supply chains

A new report by Oxfam Australia, with support from the Human Rights Law Centre, presents evidence of widespread and systemic labour rights violations, including widespread exploitation and child labour, across Bangladesh’s garment supply chain. Drawing on more than one dozen focus group discussions and key informant interviews and surveying over 400 workers, the report Unravelling […]

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18 Aug 2025

Make Big Polluters Pay: Majority of Australians think coal, oil and gas corporations should pay for damage caused by their climate pollution

75% of Australians believe that climate change is increasing the cost of living, as new alliance calls on Government to take action ahead of Economic Reform Roundtable New polling has uncovered that the majority of Australians (62%) agree that coal, oil and gas corporations should pay for the damage caused by their climate pollution, including […]

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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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