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430 million reasons why the social sector needs to ‘up its game’ with federal Parliament

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 11th February 2020 - Which sectors donated the most money to political parties last year and what does this mean for social sector advocacy? Neil Pharaoh breaks it down in a new fortnightly column focusing on all things politics, policy, campaigns and advocacy.

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Fight to protect charitable advocacy continues

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 10th February 2020 - “Without limits on political donations and election spending, politicians will respond to those with the biggest bank balance, instead of those with the best ideas,” Human Rights Law Council says.

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Environment group and bushfire victims take aim at ANZ on climate change

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 4th February 2020 - “It is illegal for someone to light a bushfire, and we believe it is illegal for companies to finance the burning of our common home,” Friends of the Earth says

Opinion

It’s time for the charity sector to invest in its capacity to shape the public policy agenda

Joe Zabar, Tuesday, 21st January 2020 - The not-for-profit sector must extend a hand to the Australian Public Service as it undertakes its journey of reform. Our first task is to invest in our capacity to undertake policy advocacy, writes Joe Zabar, deputy CEO of Catholic Social Services A

Setting your 2020 vision for government engagement – a checklist

Andrew Blyberg, Thursday, 16th January 2020 - As we kick off a new year, Andrew Blyberg from Fifty Acres looks ahead to the federal budget and shares a checklist to help not for profits craft a clear vision for 2020.

Charitable advocacy comes under threat in Queensland

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 15th January 2020 - The Human Rights Law Centre says proposed legislation would silence charities

Five times Australian charities made a difference through advocacy in 2019

Luke Michael, Monday, 16th December 2019 - As 2019 draws to a close, we look back at five major reforms that were made possible only through strong charitable advocacy.

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Environmental charities under the spotlight for advocacy

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 10th December 2019 - Greenpeace says political advocacy is a vital part of a charity’s purpose

Opinion

Why Australia needs more noisy charities!

David Crosbie, Thursday, 7th November 2019 - Within the free speech dialogue, there are few groups more important than charities, writes Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie.

Five tips for not for profits to leverage the next budget cycle

Jo Scard, Thursday, 17th October 2019 - Jo Scard shares some advice on how to cut through with key decision makers.

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