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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 22nd March 2022 - Why we're not publishing any news today.

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Labor issues promise to work in partnership with the community sector

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 16th March 2022 - The federal opposition has outlined its proposed community sector policies, in a move welcomed by the sector.

Happenings on the hill

Neutral? Bi-partisan? Impartial? Or just bland? – What are the rules for charities?

Neil Pharaoh, Tuesday, 15th March 2022 - As we get closer to the election, for many organisations it means working through their political “stance”. But what do we mean when we say neutral or bi-partisan, and is this really the best approach, asks Neil Pharaoh.

Opinion

Too little too late – a tale of disaster

David Crosbie, Thursday, 10th March 2022 - What makes the floods in NSW and QLD even more devastating is that governments knew they were coming and did very little to prepare, writes David Crosbie, who argues it is time charities and community groups were placed at the centre of resilience an

The COVID poverty wave revealed

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 3rd March 2022 - Despite early progress to reduce inequality during the pandemic, new research reveals more people than ever are locked into poverty

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ACNC launches enhanced Charity Register

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 2nd March 2022 - “Donors, philanthropists, grant-makers and volunteers can now use the register to find a cause close to their heart, while charities can use it to connect with each other.”

Happenings on the hill

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How can I maximise opportunity from the federal election?

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 28th February 2022 - Neil Pharaoh and Rory Parker share a checklist of things to tick off to make sure your organisation is maximising your government engagement opportunities.

Charities commissioner issues election advocacy warning

David Crosbie, Thursday, 24th February 2022 - But advocacy leaders say charities should not be afraid to speak out

The five ideas Australia needs now

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 23rd February 2022 - “Our hope is that parties and candidates will sign up to our ideas – and work with us to turn them into action”

Program helping register First Nations births on last legs

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 16th February 2022 - With funding due to run out at the end of the month, Pathfinders Australia is pleading for external funds to keep their doors open

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