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Reflecting on the Origins of World Charity Day

Matthew Turnour, Monday, 5th September 2016 - International charity day is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the many examples of individuals and nations doing good, writes Brisbane lawyer Dr Matthew Turnour who asks whether Australia should embed recognition of the day into our charity law

NFP Exec Turns to Politics to Help the Homeless

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st September 2016 - Not for Profit executive Leigh Watson says she has become so frustrated over the lack of political action by the major parties on critical issues such as homelessness and affordable housing she has decided to run as an independent candidate in the up

Victoria First State to Ban Fracking

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 30th August 2016 - Victoria is the first state in Australia to introduce legislation to permanently ban the exploration and development of all onshore unconventional gas, including fracking and coal seam gas.

Questions of Equality Dominate New Parliament

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 30th August 2016 - Welfare payments, discrimination laws and same-sex marriage are set to feature on the agenda of Australia’s 45th parliament.

Labor Holds Sway as Crossbenchers Oppose Plebiscite

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 30th August 2016 - Crossbenchers are lining up to block the same-sex marriage plebiscite with Labor yet to reveal how it will vote.

NFP Directors Want Parliament to Prioritise Health and Education

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 30th August 2016 - A growing number of directors want the federal government to address health and education in the short term, according to the latest sentiment index.

No Action on Homelessness Costs $19M a Year in Victoria

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 25th August 2016 - Not addressing rough sleeping is costing Victorian taxpayers $19.2 million annually because of the additional burden placed on emergency, health and justice systems, according to the Council to Homeless Persons (CHP).

Plebiscite Pushback

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 23rd August 2016 - Australia is reportedly set to have its say on the issue of same-sex marriage in February 2017.

First Act of Parliament to Impact Vulnerable Australians

Ellie Cooper, Monday, 22nd August 2016 - A coalition of welfare organisations has condemned the government’s proposed cut to social security payments, which is said to be the first order of business for the new Parliament.

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