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Last-Minute Push To Protect Faith-Based Charities in Same Sex Marriage Bill

Luke Michael, Monday, 4th December 2017 - Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and a number of Coalition MPs have led a last-minute push to amend the same sex marriage bill to include greater protections for faith-based charities, as church leaders from across Australia call for greater religious

Concerns Over Welfare Remain as Govt Abandons Drug Testing Scheme

Wendy Williams, Monday, 4th December 2017 - The federal government’s move to abandon its controversial drug testing scheme will “stop unnecessary harm being inflicted on thousands of Australians” but the welfare bill could “still make life tougher for people already struggling”, acco

Analysis

Governments Haven’t Always Shirked Responsibility For Our Low Wages

Warwick Smith, Friday, 1st December 2017 - The federal government could help restore full employment in Australia by using its spending power – like it did in the post-war boom – to create a more prosperous and egalitarian nation, writes Warwick Smith from the University of Melbourne in t

New ACNC Head Expected By End Of Year As Rumours Swirl

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 29th November 2017 - An announcement on the new commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is expected before the end of the year, but concerns have been raised around the appointment process as rumours swirl about who could take over.

Minerals Council ‘Backflips’ on Environmental Advocacy Position

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 28th November 2017 - The Minerals Council of Australia have said in a letter they do not support legislation which curtails the advocacy of environmental charities, but critics say this is a “backflip” on previous calls to silence the sector.

Aged Care for Transgender and Intersex Australians Lags Behind

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 28th November 2017 - Aged care for transgender and intersex people is lagging behind and improvements in inclusive care for these groups is needed, according to a federal government LGBTI Aged Care Strategy Review.

Government Called on to Stop the War On Charities

Wendy Williams, Monday, 27th November 2017 - A coalition of 25 major Australian charities has united to oppose moves by the federal government to “silence Australians”, prompting Labor to call for a stop on the war on charities.

Opinion

Australians Want to Hear the Voices of Charities – Politicians Take Note

David Crosbie, Thursday, 23rd November 2017 - Recent studies show that an overwhelming majority of Australians support the idea that the voice of charities is an important part of our democracy and all politicians would do well to take note, writes David Crosbie, CEO of Community Council for Aus

Opinion

Don Dale Royal Commission Demands Sweeping Change – Is There Political Will to Make it Happen?

Contributor, Tuesday, 21st November 2017 - A positive outcome from the commission will require political will and leadership to respond effectively to broader systemic issues, write Sophie Russell and Chris Cunneen from UNSW, in this article which first appeared in The Conversation.

NFP Coalition Calls For National Action on Youth Justice

Luke Michael, Monday, 20th November 2017 - Nearly 100 organisations across Australia have released an open statement to political leaders calling for national action to reform the nation’s youth justice systems, in wake of the findings from the Royal Commission into the Protection and Deten

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