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Govt Sticks With Plebiscite as Advocates Call for Politicians to ‘Do Their Job’

Wendy Williams, Monday, 6th February 2017 -  The Australian government has reaffirmed its commitment to a plebiscite as a national campaign has been launched calling on politicians “to do their job” and allow a free-vote on the issue of same-sex marriage.
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WA NDIS Model Finalised

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 2nd February 2017 -  Negotiations about a WA National Disability Insurance Scheme model have been finalised as the state enters caretaker mode ahead of the upcoming election.
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It’s Up to Us to Tackle Trumpism

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 2nd February 2017 -  A new campaign, Up to Us, is urging everyday Australians to stand up to the rise of Trump-like politics spreading across the globe.

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Trumping the Politics of Fear – a Critical Role for the NFP Sector

David Crosbie, Thursday, 2nd February 2017 -  If we want to trump Trump, the charities and not-for-profit sector needs to be much more active and effective in telling its stories, writes David Crosbie, CEO of the Community Council for Australia in his first article for Pro Bono News for 2017.
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Apology and Compensation for Sacked Nauru Staff

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 1st February 2017 -  Aid agency Save the Children Australia has welcomed the government’s apology and payment of compensation to staff who were sacked from Nauru amid false allegations they had encouraged asylum seekers to self-harm.
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Australian Government Moves on Impact Investing

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 31st January 2017 -  The Turnbull government is exploring ways it can develop the impact investing market in Australia, with a focus on the affordable housing supply.
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Costly WA NDIS Model Could Leave People With Disability Worse Off Warns Labor

Wendy Williams, Monday, 30th January 2017 -  The proposed WA National Disability Insurance Scheme model could cost taxpayers millions and leave people with disability in Western Australia worse off, according to Labor.
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Calls for Transparency in Affordable Housing Funding

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 25th January 2017 -  The peak body for housing associations in New South Wales has called for greater transparency on where affordable housing money is spent, following a report that reveals a decline in funding.
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Message to Government: ‘Volunteering Doesn’t Just Happen By Itself’

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 25th January 2017 -  The federal government needs to increase its funding of and recognition for Australia’s multi-billion dollar volunteering sector, the peak body has said in its pre-budget submission.
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NDIS Review To Examine Sustainability and Costs

Ellie Cooper, Monday, 23rd January 2017 -  The federal government has announced that a Productivity Commission review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme will investigate its sustainability and costs.

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