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Whatever happens in the US elections, the work ahead does not change

David Ritter, Thursday, 5th November 2020 -  It is time to think about the most effective thing that each of us can do next, according to our capacity, power and ability to leave the world a better place, writes David Ritter.
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Charities regulator finds bushfire charities acted responsibly during disaster

David Crosbie, Tuesday, 27th October 2020 -  Over $640 million was directed to charities to help affected communities during this year’s summer bushfire season 
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Charities commission unveils annual report

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 20th October 2020 -  The report focuses on the crises of 2020 
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Community sector celebrates equal pay renewal

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 14th October 2020 -  “This is a testament to the work of advocates, as well as the leadership of Minister Ruston, that this was achieved,” a community sector leader says.  

Opinion

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A broken promise on humanitarian policy

Jana Favero, Tuesday, 13th October 2020 -  The Morrison government's budget is a missed opportunity on the value of people seeking asylum to Australia's recovery and goes back on previous negotiations, writes Jana Favero.
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‘Silent heroes’ of 2020 left on the sidelines by the budget

Wendy Williams, Monday, 12th October 2020 -  MP Andrew Leigh say the government “doesn't seem to realise” the contribution that charities make, as Labor outlines its vision for a fairer society in its budget reply speech

Budget

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Charities can reap the benefits of JobMaker

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 8th October 2020 -  The JobMaker hiring credit will be payable for up to 12 months and immediately available to employers who hire those on JobSeeker aged 16 to 35.
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A mixed budget for the sector

Bruce Argyle, Thursday, 8th October 2020 -  Bruce Argyle, head of the Not-for-Profit Specialist team at Bendigo Bank, reflects on what we saw, and what we did not see, in the federal budget.

Happenings on the hill

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A very Thatcher-berg budget signals tougher times for the social purpose sector

Neil Pharaoh, Wednesday, 7th October 2020 -  Neil Pharaoh looks at the spin, the substance and the impact for our sector of Tuesday’s budget. 

Budget opinion

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‘The story for renewables was a missed opportunity’

Jonathan Moylan, Wednesday, 7th October 2020 -  The 2020 budget was a sop to the dinosaurs remaining in the Coalition who have not realised that the world has moved on from fossil fuels, writes Greenpeace Australia Pacific campaigner Jonathan Moylan.
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