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Government Decides on Charity Definition

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th September 2002 -  The Federal Government has decided to enact a legislative definition of 'charity' and to adopt a majority of the 2001 Inquiry recommendations.

PM’s Community Business Partnership Awards

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th September 2002 -  The Department of Family and Community Services is currently acting as Secretariat to the Prime Minister's Community Business Partnership. In this role, FaCS is managing the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships 2002.

Privacy Act Clarification

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th September 2002 -  The Privacy Commission has published a Consultation Paper, which proposes to restrict charities and commercial organisations collecting personal information from publicly available sources.

World “Earth” Summit – Success or Failure?

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th September 2002 -  Many Non Government Organisations around the world are declaring the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, or the Earth Summit as a failure. Leading the charge is environmental group, Friends of the Earth.

FI-A ‘Focus on the Future’ seminar – Advertorial

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th September 2002 -  With more than 4 million baby boomers reaching retirement age over the next 20 years, the shape of Australian society will be changed forever. What does this mean for the Not for Profit sector?

September 11- A Reflection and a Way Forward!

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th September 2002 -  The first anniversary of the September 11 tragedy is a time to remember, a time to reflect on and assess its implications and also a time to find a way forward.

Bequest Fundraising Network

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th August 2002 -  A New Zealand fundraiser is the driving force behind a new network aimed at keeping Australasian bequest fundraisers in the loop.

Legal Aid Program For Asylum Seekers

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th August 2002 -  The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Inc. has launched a new Federal Court Pro Bono Program for asylum seekers.

Tax Facts for Clubs & Associations

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th August 2002 -  Not all Not for Profit organisations are exempt from income tax. Organisations that are not exempt need to know about taxable income as it determines whether they need to lodge tax returns and pay income tax.

Australia Environmentally Backward!

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th August 2002 -  The World Summit on Sustainable Development may be only a few hours old but critics have claimed that Australia has lost significant ground in terms of its environmental policy and is regarded as backwards and recalcitrant in that area.

Philanthropy Australia -Grantmaking Essentials

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th August 2002 -  Philanthropy Australia is leading the way in assisting those wanting to learn more about the environment and current good practice of grantmaking with a series of seminars in Melbourne and Sydney in October

Australians & Giving – Roy Morgan Research

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 14th August 2002 -  Australians are wary about charity – both here and overseas. More than two-thirds of Australians believe charity money does not get to the people who need it and only 10 percent agree with an increase in Government foreign aid.
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