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Calls to ‘Demythologise’ Social Enterprise

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th June 2014 -  A national conference has been told it’s time to debunk myths around social enterprise - given risk and recognition remain major barriers.

Survey Investigates Activities for Centre for Excellence

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th June 2014 -  The Centre for Social Impact has launched part one of a two-part survey process to engage the Not for Profit sector in developing the structure, purpose and role of a National Centre for Excellence.

Senate Report on ACNC ‘Retrograde’ Step

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th June 2014 -  A Senate Committee report into the abolition of the charity regulator if implemented it would be retrograde step for public trust and confidence in the Not for Profit sector, the ACNC Advisory Board Chairman Robert Fitzgerald has warned.

Court Rules PBI Directness Test Incorrect

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Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th June 2014 -  A Federal Court decision in the case of The Hunger Project Australia v Commissioner of Taxation is set to change the outcomes for many charities previously denied Public Benevolent Institution status, writes Myles McGregor-Lowndes, Director of The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies at QUT.

Senate Report Divided on ACNC Future

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th June 2014 -  A divided Senate Committee report into the legislation to abolish the charity regulator, has the Liberal Senators favouring the ACNC’s repeal, and Labor and the Greens opposing the legislation.

A National Campaign Could Help the Business Case for Giving

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th June 2014 -  The re-establishment of the Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership program could be the ideal chance to initiate a cultural change in attitudes to giving, writes Philanthropy Australia Policy and Research Manager Krystian Seibert.

Indigenous Prisoner Program Cut

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th June 2014 -  The Aboriginal Legal Services (NSW/ACT) is the latest community service organisation to lose Federal Government funding for one of its frontline programs.

Rich and Poor Gap Widens – New Reports

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th June 2014 -  The gap between the richest and poorest Australians is worsening, according to an Oxfam Australia poll and confirmed in a report by Australia21 in collaboration with The Australia Institute.

Most Vulnerable At Risk of Being Left Behind

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Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th June 2014 -  Sector reform and its impact on disadvantaged community members was on the agenda at a recent symposium attended by more than 20 faith-based organisations, writes Julie Edwards, CEO of Jesuit Social Services.

More Planning Needed for Vulnerable During Disasters – VCOSS

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th June 2014 -  Socially vulnerable people are being put at increasing risk due to a lack of planning around their needs during disasters and emergencies, Victorian Council of Social Service has revealed.

Greens to Move on Inquiry into Inequality

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th June 2014 -  The Australian Greens will move for a Senate Inquiry into Inequality in Australia, as criticism grows on the Federal Budget and its targets on Australians living on welfare.
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