Commentary

Organised Crime Has Infiltrated the NDIS, Intelligence Agency Warns Parliament Source: The Daily Declaration The NDIS is being exploited by traditional crime gangs, professional fraud syndicates and scheme-hopping networks, the agency said — and in some cases, allied health professionals are helping them do it. Organised crime gangs have infiltrated …

Will NSW Legalise Commercial Surrogacy? Source: The Daily Declaration A NSW parliamentary inquiry into assisted reproduction has put commercial surrogacy in the spotlight, with witnesses clashing over ethics, human rights, and the law. A committee of the New South Wales Parliament has begun hearing testimony about the regulation of assisted …

In Defence of Pope Leo XIV Source: The Daily Declaration Amid controversy surrounding recent remarks from the US President, it’s worth stepping back to understand who Pope Leo XIV truly is and what his role entails. As many of us are aware, recent days have seen some troubling comments made …

Three Gospel Stories to Reflect on the Common Good Source: Word on Fire | April 21, 2026 PART ONE: OVERVIEW OF THE ARTICLE In a recent essay, the author reflected on how a few simple words from the sixth century’s Rule of St. Benedict express the core of Catholic social teaching’s …