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Samantha Freestone is a career reporter with a special interest in Indo-Pacific geopolitics, sustainable financial market reporting and politics.

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Australia to get first social enterprise peak

Samantha Freestone, Wednesday, 13th July 2022 -  Social Enterprise Australia will launch Thursday following consultations within the sector since 2020.

Do you need a crypto policy for donations?

Samantha Freestone, Tuesday, 12th July 2022 -  For charities considering accepting cryptocurrency donations, there are a raft of considerations, including what a crypto policy should look like.

Supporting local businesses may hold key to better disaster recovery

Samantha Freestone, Monday, 11th July 2022 -  Is more support for local businesses the key to kick-starting flood recovery efforts? 

More ESG transparency needed in the super sector

Samantha Freestone, Thursday, 7th July 2022 -  New research shows super funds with an ESG focus have well and truly arrived and now represent the majority of the superannuation market both financially and in terms of the number of funds in the market – now it is time to hold them accountable.

Social enterprise sector unites around shared values and principles

Samantha Freestone, Monday, 4th July 2022 -  The latest addition to the Social Enterprise National Strategy (SENS) is generating new momentum towards a roadmap for sector guidance and support.

How to re-negotiate your pay in today’s workplace

Samantha Freestone, Wednesday, 29th June 2022 -  It is possibly the most awkward conversation to have with your employer – but does it need to be? Looking at your strengths and past achievements are the first steps in negotiating a pay rise at your next review. Here

New dementia documentary sheds light on the need for more community awareness

Samantha Freestone, Friday, 24th June 2022 -  A shared love for art dovetails with a moving documentary about dementia awareness, written, directed and produced by journalist, film maker and educator Renee Brack.

The research is in: Australians support refugees

Samantha Freestone, Monday, 20th June 2022 -  Research from Ipsos and Amnesty International Australia show Aussies' support for refugee intake is stronger than ever.

ASIC releases greenwashing guide: could mandatory international reporting be on the horizon?

Samantha Freestone, Monday, 20th June 2022 -  Sustainable investment is big business, likely to exceed US$53 trillion globally by 2025. It is time to streamline ESG reporting in Australia to avoid greenwashing and ASIC is doing just that. 

11M social enterprises exist globally – and all share a similar story

Samantha Freestone, Thursday, 16th June 2022 -  A first-of-its-kind report into how many social enterprises there are worldwide has just been released, revealing many similarities exist between businesses in the sector – no matter where in the world they are based.

Millennials driving growth in impact investment in Australia

Samantha Freestone, Tuesday, 14th June 2022 -  A survey of over 1,000 Australians highlighted millennials are the generation most interested in impact investing – with greenwashing remaining an issue for all investors.

Donations held up during the pandemic – but it came with a rise in expenses for charities

Samantha Freestone, Wednesday, 8th June 2022 -  The eighth Annual Charities Report released on Tuesday shows revenue, donations and expenses were all up in 2020.
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