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Xavier Smerdon

Journalist
Organisation: Pro Bono Australia
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Xavier Smerdon is a journalist specialising in the Not for Profit sector. He writes breaking and investigative news articles.

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Foreign Aid Budget Tapped for Climate Change

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 1st December 2015 -  Australia will redirect at least $1 billion of its foreign aid budget to tackle climate change, in a move that has been criticised by overseas development organisations.

Male CEOs Outnumber Women Five to One

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Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 30th November 2015 -  Less than one in five CEOs in Australia are women, according to new Federal Government data.

Barriers Between Young People and Employment

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 30th November 2015 -  The majority of Australian young people believe they will face barriers that will prevent from reaching their career goals after school, according to major survey.

Jump in and Stay the Course

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Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 30th November 2015 -  After a lifetime of working to ensure that elderly people have a place to call home, Bryan Lipmann has been recognised as Melburnian of the Year. Lipmann is this week’s Changemaker. He spoke to Xavier Smerdon.

New CEO of Australian Red Cross

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 26th November 2015 -  Australian Red Cross has revealed who will be taking on the job of CEO, almost five months after the resignation of Robert Tickner from the top job.

Senate Calls for Disability Abuse Royal Commission

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 26th November 2015 -  Disability advocates have praised a Senate report calling for a Royal Commission into disability abuse to be established.

EVOLVING CHAIR: From Army Chief to NFP Chair

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Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 26th November 2015 -  Known for a passionate 2013 speech calling for gender equality in the Australian Army, Retired Lieutenant General David Morrison has taken on the role of Chair of the Diversity Council of Australia. In this month’s Evolving Chair he talks about the need for businesses and Not for Profits to increase the diversity of their workforces.

Charity Loses Federal Court Tax Fight

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Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 24th November 2015 -  An Australian organisation that claimed to be a charity and spent more than $1 million on luxury cars for its members, has lost a Federal Court appeal to keep receiving charitable tax concessions.

Merging on Charities’ Minds – Report

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Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 24th November 2015 -  A third of Australian Not for Profits have discussed a possible merger with another organisation in the past year, according to a research released by the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Role of Advocacy a Priority for NFPs – State of the Sector Survey

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 24th November 2015 -  The role of advocacy, sector collaboration and improving the method of government funding agreements are the top priorities for Australia’s Not for Profit sector, according to the 2015 national survey by Pro Bono Australia.

Equal Pay for Women 118 Years Away

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 23rd November 2015 -  The gender pay gap is closing so slowly that women will not receive pay parity with men for another 118 years, according to the World Economic Forum.

Impact 25 Nominees Unveiled

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Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 23rd November 2015 -  From CEOs of some of Australia’s largest charities and the Prime Minister, to one-person teams, the Not for Profit sector has spoken and nominated a wide range of people for the second Pro Bono Australia Impact 25.
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