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Regulatory Burden Biggest Issue for NFPs

Staff Reporter, Friday, 3rd August 2012 - One of the biggest concerns of the Not for Profit sector is the capacity of the new charity regulator to reduce the current reporting burden on charities, according to submissions to a Federal Government review.

Homelessness Law Needs Major Rethink – PIAC

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd August 2012 - The Federal Government’s draft Homelessness Bill 2012 needs a major re-think in order to have a positive, practical impact on people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness according to the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC).

Call for Mental Health to Be Part of NDIS

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 1st August 2012 - The Chair of the newly formed National Mental Health Commission (NMHC), Professor Allan Fels, has called for mental health to be included in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Charity Regulator to Clash with State Regulators

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 31st July 2012 - Given the history of Commonwealth/State relations in Australia there is "buckley's" of creating a "one-stop-shop" on reporting requirements for Australian charities under the new charity regulator, according to fundraising expert Ted Flack.

Stable Housing Important for Kids’ Development – Study

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 25th July 2012 - New research has found that there are large differences in children's developmental outcomes in Australia, depending on their housing tenure.

Vic Gambling Foundation Preempts Inquiry

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th July 2012 - The Victorian Government has launched the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation on the back of a statewide inquiry into problem gambling.

Time to Address Charities for Indigenous Peoples

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th July 2012 - The introduction of a charity regulator is an opportune time for Australia to follow New Zealand’s lead and recognise the difficulties faced by indigenous peoples who wish to establish charities, a Not for Profit Law Conference has been told.

New Income Tax Guide for Not for Profits

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th July 2012 - The Australian Tax Office has released a new version of its Income Tax Guide for Not for Profit organisations in preparation for the start of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) on 1 October, 2012.

NSW Ageing Strategy Released

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th July 2012 - The NSW has launched an Ageing Strategy including $500,000 to fund low cost training programs to help seniors become “tech savvy”.

Carr Commits To Afghan Aid

Staff Reporter, Monday, 9th July 2012 - Australian Not for Profits have welcomed the Australian Government’s ongoing financial commitment to Afghanistan.

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