Close Search
 
MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD

Government

Happenings on the hill

Parliament House in Canberra

Why is sexual harassment in politics so endemic and how do I navigate it?

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 1st March 2021 -  Neil Pharaoh considers how centralised power, isolation from reality and the creation of a political class have created an environment of harassment in politics, and impacted wider social policy. 
Person with megaphone at protest

ALP concerned by push to boost ACNC enforcement powers

Luke Michael, Thursday, 25th February 2021 -  But the Morrison government denies it is increasing the scope of the commissioner’s powers 
businessman writing on paper report in office

Government moves to increase financial reporting thresholds for charities

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 24th February 2021 -  Advocates of the reform say it will help charities “get back on their feet and future-proof their economic sustainability”     
lobbying

How to win friends and influence government

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 22nd February 2021 -  A new report shares advice on how charities can improve their relationship with all levels of government  
facebook

Charities swept up in media bargaining fight, as Facebook cracks down on Aussie news

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 18th February 2021 -  Facebook is now promising to restore any pages that were inadvertently impacted by the news ban
Legal Gavel against brick background

Government looks to broaden ACNC’s powers amid crackdown on unlawful activity

David Crosbie, Thursday, 18th February 2021 -  Some in the sector say the push is reminiscent of “Stalinist Russia”       
people old and young hand holding with sunset background

Federal government urged to invest in Australia’s post-COVID recovery

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 10th February 2021 -  ACOSS has outlined its six steps for recovery and renewal

Happenings on the hill

Flag saying "Trump 2020 Keep America Great"

Does the chaos of US politics have any impact on Australia?

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 18th January 2021 -  In short, yes. Neil Pharaoh says the insidious nature of US politics is already with us.
Victoria public housing tower

Australia urged to steer clear from overly punitive lockdown measures

Luke Michael, Monday, 18th January 2021 -  Human Rights Watch has criticised some of the ‘discriminatory’ aspects of Australia’s COVID-19 response     

Opinion

Charity workers sort through donations

Predictions for 2021: Charities

Dr Gary Johns, Thursday, 14th January 2021 -  To kick off this year’s series of predictions about what the social economy can expect from 2021, Dr Gary Johns writes there will be an ongoing climate of uncertainty in which innovation will be key to charities surviving and thriving. 
pba inverse logo
Subscribe Twitter Facebook
×