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Which major party has the worst environment policy?

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 29th April 2019 - A scorecard of the major parties’ environment and nature policies has handed the Coalition a “fail”, the ALP a “pass”, and the Greens a “high distinction” in the lead up to the federal election.

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What is the one thing you would tell the would-be prime minister?

Contributor, Tuesday, 23rd April 2019 - Staff at Sacred Heart Mission share their thoughts on what the incoming government needs to know about homelessness.

‘The evidence is in’: Australians want an increase to Newstart

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 23rd April 2019 - The majority of Australians agree there should be an increase to Newstart, a new poll has shown.

Next government urged to prioritise the ACNC

Luke Michael, Thursday, 18th April 2019 - Not-for-profit leaders are calling on Australia’s next federal government to prioritise the charity sector by cutting red tape, fully resourcing the charities commission and protecting advocacy.

Indigenous groups front and centre of million dollar health promise

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 18th April 2019 - Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations are at the heart of delivering a $115 million election pledge from Labor to reduce youth suicides and preventable diseases, in a move welcomed by Indigenous groups.

Opinion

Julie Collins MP signing on to The #StigmaPledge

Changing the political narrative this election

Michelle Blanchard, Tuesday, 16th April 2019 - It’s time we stopped using mental illness as a political insult, writes SANE Australia acting CEO Dr Michelle Blanchard, in this article explaining the importance of taking The #StigmaPledge.

Opinion

What philanthropy wants: A more giving Australia

Sarah Wickham, Tuesday, 16th April 2019 - The federal election has come at a critical time for Australian philanthropy, writes Philanthropy Australia policy and research manager Sarah Wickham, as part of a series of articles looking at what the social sector wants from the incoming governmen

And, we’re off (at last)

Jo Scard, Tuesday, 16th April 2019 - With the election campaign in full swing, Fifty Acres founder and chief executive officer Jo Scard looks ahead to what not for profits should be doing post election.

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What community services want: An end to the cuts

Cassandra Goldie, Friday, 12th April 2019 - Healthy, inclusive, thriving communities need quality, secure community services, writes ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie, as part of a series of articles looking at what the social sector wants from whoever wins the upcoming election.

Sector fury over Australia’s stagnant global aid ranking

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 12th April 2019 - Aid groups have labelled the nation’s latest development aid spend ranking as “shameful”, with Australia falling well behind prosperous countries such as Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The Organisation for Economic …

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Government

Which major party has the worst environment policy?

What is the one thing you would tell the would-be prime minister?

‘The evidence is in’: Australians want an increase to Newstart

Next government urged to prioritise the ACNC

Indigenous groups front and centre of million dollar health promise

Changing the political narrative this election

What philanthropy wants: A more giving Australia

And, we’re off (at last)

What community services want: An end to the cuts

Sector fury over Australia’s stagnant global aid ranking

We’re not your average jobs board