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Call for Submissions for Inquiry into Australia’s Human Services

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 14th July 2016 - The Productivity Commission is calling for submissions for its public inquiry into Australia's human services, to look at reforms around the principles of choice, competition and contestability, including the effect on the Not for Profit sector.

Opinion

To Compete or Not To Compete – Big Questions for the Sector

David Crosbie, Thursday, 14th July 2016 - A new Productivity Commission inquiry into Australia’s provision of human services has major ramifications for the future of the charities and Not for Profit sector, writes David Crosbie CEO of Community Council for Australia.

Federal Election

Government Gender Imbalance ‘Very Disappointing’

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 14th July 2016 - Only 13 women will hold seats in the Coalition government – the lowest level in more than two decades – in what has been called a “very disappointing” result for women’s representation.

Election Analysis

For the New Turnbull Government, a Mantra of Courage and Compromise

Sara Bice, Thursday, 14th July 2016 - Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s electoral victory earlier this week heralds another period of weak government, hounded by internal factional jockeying, writes Sara Bice, socio-political commentator from the Melbourne School of Government at the U

Youth Put Social Issues on the Government Agenda

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 12th July 2016 - A cohort of 160 young people will present policy ideas from mental health to LGBTQI rights to the New South Wales Government as part of the annual YMCA NSW Youth Parliament.

Federal Election

Aly Becomes First Female Muslim MP

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 12th July 2016 - The founder of a Not for Profit committed to addressing violent extremism in Australia is set to make history by becoming the first Muslim woman to be elected to federal Parliament.

Aboriginal Employment Reaches Significant Milestone in NT

Wendy Williams, Monday, 11th July 2016 - Not for Profit Diversity Council Australia is calling on states to follow the example set by the Northern Territory after it was announced Aboriginal employment in the public sector has reached a significant milestone.

SACOSS Welcomes SA Budget Jobs Focus But Says It Misses Vulnerable Australians

Wendy Williams, Friday, 8th July 2016 - The South Australia state budget provides a welcome boost to infrastructure and job creation but misses support for vulnerable Australians, according to SACOSS.

NDIS in ‘Gridlock’ as Caretaker Period Continues

Ellie Cooper, Friday, 8th July 2016 - The National Disability Insurance Agency is stuck in caretaker mode with the federal election result still unclear, leaving its new payment system in “crisis”, according to Australia’s first Dignity for Disability MP, Kelly Vincent.

Animal Groups Applaud NSW Greyhound Racing Ban, But Other States Say No

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 7th July 2016 - Animal welfare Not for Profits have called on other Australia states and territories to follow NSW’s lead and ban greyhound racing, but Victoria and Queensland have already said they won’t be following suit.

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