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Maggie Coggan is a journalist at Pro Bono News covering the social sector.

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What Have Encryption Laws Got to do With the Social Sector?

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Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 5th December 2018 -  Digital rights activists warn the implications of the federal government’s encryption bill will need to be closely watched by social sector organisations, who may be open to law enforcement agencies tapping their phones and accessing their information.

Funding Cuts to Disability Communication Service a ‘Smack in the Face’

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Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 4th December 2018 -  State government funding cuts to a South Australian service helping people with disability access the legal system will leave vulnerable people without a voice in police interviews or court, a disability advocates warn.

Multiculturalism Welcomed Despite Growing Immigration Concerns

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Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 4th December 2018 -  Research has shown that despite an increased concern over Australia’s immigration levels, the majority of Australians recognise the benefits of multiculturalism, and are happy with the nation’s migrant intake.   

Putting Disability and Leadership in the Same Sentence

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Maggie Coggan, Monday, 3rd December 2018 -  When disability advocate and entrepreneur, Christina Ryan, realised workplace programs helping people with disability into leadership roles were non-existent, she got angry. And then she started the Disability Leadership Institute, an enterprise that coaches, trains and supports people with disability into decision making and leadership roles. She’s this week's Changemaker.   

Tech-for-good Companies Merge to Extend Impact

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Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 29th November 2018 -  Two major IT not-for-profit companies are merging to become a leading force in using technology to improve the lives of vulnerable people in Australia and New Zealand.  

Impact 25 Awards: Who Do You Rate?

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Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 29th November 2018 -  Nominations are open for Pro Bono Australia‘s 2018 Impact 25 Awards, and you now have your chance to nominate your picks of this year’s most influential people in the social sector.

Peppercorn Leases and Other Leases With Significantly Below-market Terms and Conditions

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 29th November 2018 -  With not for profits struggling to come to grips with the concept of valuing peppercorn leases and other leases with significantly below-market terms and conditions, HLB Mann Judd explains what the issues are and what the Australian Accounting Standards Board has recently decided on this matter.

#GivingTuesday Yet to Fully Reach Australian Shores

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Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 27th November 2018 -  Giving Tuesday has turned into one of the largest global giving days of the year, but Australian charities say they aren't seeing the benefits just yet.  

Outback Alliance Launches in Hope of Better Representation

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Maggie Coggan, Monday, 26th November 2018 -  An alliance of non-government and community groups have come together in a bid to make their voices heard in the Australian capital – fighting for better outcomes in outback Australia.

Victorian Community Sector Celebrates Andrews Government Re-election

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Maggie Coggan, Monday, 26th November 2018 -  Victorian community and advocacy groups across the board have welcomed the state election result, but say they will fight to ensure the re-elected Andrews government delivers good outcomes for vulnerable Victorians.  
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