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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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Charities Open Arms to Asylum Seekers

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Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 4th February 2016 -  Australian international aid and community sector organisations have united behind churches across Australia that have offered to open their doors to asylum seekers that may be sent back to offshore detention centres. The groups, including the Australian Council of Social…

Fred Hollows on the Fiver Campaign Gains Traction

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Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 4th February 2016 -  A campaign to have iconic Australian doctor and aid worker, Fred Hollows, featured on the $5 note has been supported by more than 20,000 people. Celebrities have joined the Not for Profit founded by Hollows in calling on the Reserve…

Charities Wrongfully Denied Bank Loans

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Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 3rd February 2016 -  Australia’s charity regulator and the government’s financial watchdog have partnered to urge banks to change the way they interact with charities after hundreds of them were denied loans and other financial assistance. The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and…

Senator Calls for Australian of the Year to Resign

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Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 3rd February 2016 -  Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie has used parliamentary privilege to call for the Australian of the Year and former head of the army, David Morrison, to resign over alleged abuse cover-ups in the Australian Defence Force. Senator Lambie said Morrison, who…

Charities Clamoring for Tax Office Endorsement

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Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 2nd February 2016 -  Australia’s tax office has received an average of more than five applications every day from charities wanting to be allowed to receive tax deductible gifts. A spokesperson for the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) told Pro Bono Australia News that over…

Australian of the Year – Safe Choice or Right Choice?

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Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 2nd February 2016 -  For a “conventional” and “safe” choice, the appointment of David Morrison as Australian of the Year has stirred up a significant amount of controversy. But his latest public appearance has shown that, regardless of background, he is a powerful diversity …

Shane Warne Closes Controversial Foundation

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Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 29th January 2016 -  Controversial former cricketer Shane Warne has announced that he will be shutting down his charitable foundation following months of negative attention.

Turnbull Launches Homeless App

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Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 29th January 2016 -  Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has launched a new mobile website that will connect homeless people, or those that are at risk of being homeless, with service providers.

Government Urged to Make Philanthropy Investment Changes

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Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 28th January 2016 - 
The Australian Government has been urged to introduce a new framework that would change the way philanthropic funds are able to give away their money. A report commissioned by the Department of Social Services and prepared by Philanthropy Australia recommended
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Transgender Australian Rights – an Unfinished Journey

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Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 25th January 2016 -  Cate McGregor’s nomination for Australian of the Year was a shining moment for the transgender community in Australia. But discrimination against trans Australians is still commonplace, and even enshrined in law. Xavier Smerdon investigates.

Clive Palmer Job Losses Just the Beginning

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Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 25th January 2016 -  The Queensland financial counselling sector is predicting “a financial storm of Yasi proportions” will wipe out up to 1,500 jobs in the wake of news that Clive Palmer will lay off 237 workers at his Queensland Nickel refinery.

Disability Sector Confident, but Still Concerned

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Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 25th January 2016 -  A report investigating the confidence of the disability services sector ahead of the full roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has shown that 70 per cent of organisations are planning to increase the scale or range of their services over the next six months.
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