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NSW First State to Ban Greyhound Racing

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 7th July 2016 -  Greyhound racing is set to be banned in New South Wales in response to what the state government has described as “widespread illegal and unconscionable activity”. NSW will become the first Australian state to shut

Peak Body Welcomes Framework to Allow Terminally Ill to Die at Home

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 7th July 2016 -  The peak body for palliative care has welcomed a “visionary” new framework to help more people with a terminal illness die at home in Victoria.

Podcast: Is the Disability Sector NDIS Ready?

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 7th July 2016 -  The National Disability Insurance Scheme promises choice and control for people with disability, but both Not for Profits and participants face teething problems as the service is rolled out nationwide.

Federal Election

NFP CEO in Tight Battle for Qld Seat

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 7th July 2016 -  The CEO of a Queensland mental health organisation, who is in a tight electoral battle over the federal seat of Herbert, says it’s time for more Not for Profit leaders to take their their skills to Parliament.

Election Analysis

Cliffhanger Election 2016: Have we Reached Peak Disaffection?

Sara Bice, Thursday, 7th July 2016 -  Saturday’s vote confirmed a global wave of voter disaffection, social inequality and doubts in democracy as we know it, writes Sara Bice, socio-political commentator from the Melbourne School of Government at the University of Melbourne.

NFP To Coordinate Refugee Safe Haven Hub in Tasmania

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 7th July 2016 -  Not for Profit welfare agency CatholicCare has been selected by the Tasmanian Government to establish and coordinate additional multicultural support services for new refugees from Syria as well as asylum seekers already living in Australia.

Federal Election

Post-Election Poll Shows Support for Crossbench Negotiations

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 6th July 2016 -  The majority of Labor, Green and Independent voters would prefer negotiations with crossbench MPs rather than calling another election, according to a new poll.

Federal Election

NFP Says Minority Government Could Be Good

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 5th July 2016 -  Not for Profit Anglicare Australia has argued that minority government could be a good thing.

Federal Election

Pauline Hanson Rhetoric Dangerous, Race Discrimination Commissioner Warns

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 5th July 2016 -  Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Soutphommasane believes Pauline Hanson’s rhetoric on race, multiculturalism and immigration, which includes calling for a royal commission into Islam, could lead to “fear, hate and division”.

Federal Election

NFP Claims the Message from Voters is Health Matters

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 5th July 2016 -  In the wake of the tight election results the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) has called for cooperation on health claiming the voters have spoken.
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