Luke Michael, Thursday, 1st August 2019 -
It is foolish for businesses to think that they can be a force for good if they are acting ethically in some areas but doing harm in others, the co-founder of the KeepCup says.
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 30th July 2019 -
Australia’s poverty rate is on the rise, new data shows, with community groups saying this is a result of the government’s failure to properly index Newstart.
Luke Michael, Monday, 29th July 2019 -
Corporate Australia is being urged to take a greater role shaping the nation's climate change debate and influencing policy in the wake of BHP's public pledge to reduce emissions.
Luke Michael, Friday, 26th July 2019 -
People with disability are rarely shown on British children’s TV shows and are often portrayed as villains when they do appear, new research shows.
Luke Michael, Friday, 26th July 2019 -
A campaign to remove two disability royal commissioners over alleged conflicts of interest has won Senate support, placing further pressure on the government to take action.
Luke Michael, Thursday, 25th July 2019 -
The Senate will hold an inquiry into Newstart amid growing calls within Parliament for the payment to be increased.
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 24th July 2019 -
The National Disability Insurance Scheme needs greater pricing flexibility to reflect local differences in costs across remote parts of Australia, experts say.
Luke Michael, Monday, 22nd July 2019 -
Liberal Senator Dean Smith has joined a growing chorus of Coalition figures calling for Newstart to be raised, amid another push from the Greens to increase the payment.
Luke Michael, Monday, 22nd July 2019 -
Community housing advocates have welcomed a $45.7 million low-interest construction loan from the Commonwealth housing funder but say the government must do more to fix a persistent funding gap in low-income housing delivery.
Luke Michael, Friday, 19th July 2019 -
Apple has unveiled several new disability-themed emojis as part of a plan to help fill “a significant gap in the emoji keyboard”.
Luke Michael, Friday, 19th July 2019 -
The time corporates spend volunteering has not seen significant growth over the past decade despite increasing recognition of the value to employees and businesses, a new report says.
