In December 2013, the law allowing gay marriage was overturned in Australia – spurring outrage, as two thirds of people support same-sex unions. At Sydney's Mardi Gras, ANZ turned its cashpoints into glitzy GAYTMs, sending a bold statement: accept our cash, accept our values.

When tragedies happen on the other side of the world, it's easy for people to switch off from the reality of the situation, since it's not happening to them. And this was evident in the initial response to the Syrian refugee crisis. But an ad by Amnesty International is bringing it to life.

Germany is the second most popular immigration destination in the world. But in 2015, four times as many asylum seekers arrived as the year before. As the country struggles to manage this influx, the population itself is contributing more time and money to those in need.

Nothing in Australia goes down better than a good charity moustache, or running hundreds of kilometres in the name of a good cause. But between 2010 and 2016, the nation lost the top spot in the Charity Giving Index, falling six places. Is there a sudden shortage of generosity Down Under?