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The ‘second wave’ and the Australian economy

Joe Zabar, Thursday, 16th July 2020 -  Failing to address the unemployment and underemployment challenges facing the nation will have significant impacts on the social and economic wellbeing of hundreds of thousands of people for many years, writes Joe Zabar.

Opinion

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So, what’s the plan, prime minister?

David Ritter, Wednesday, 8th July 2020 -  David Ritter considers what Scott Morrison has in store for everyone who will be alive in 2040, and puts forward a vision of what the country could look like if we change course.

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Terms of engagement – Time for a new relationship with government?

David Crosbie, Thursday, 25th June 2020 -  We have an opportunity as we move through the COVID-19 pandemic to re-establish the kinds of relationships we think are needed between governments and charities, writes David Crosbie.

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Jobs, charities and building back better

David Crosbie, Thursday, 11th June 2020 -  David Crosbie outlines a number of priority initiatives that would not only create jobs but boost economic activity and strengthen the level of support available to our communities.

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They have learned nothing and forgotten nothing

David Ritter, Thursday, 28th May 2020 -  We must remember, writes David Ritter.
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NFP working group to fight for stronger sector and vulnerable Australians

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 28th May 2020 -  The head of the NFP coronavirus committee says the charity sector will be invaluable during and after the crisis     

Opinion

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The job of bringing Australia back from the brink

Joe Zabar, Tuesday, 26th May 2020 -  Growing our economy with a job creation agenda at its centre is both decent and politically expedient, writes Joe Zabar, deputy CEO of Catholic Social Services Australia.

Opinion

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Democracy and COVID

David Ritter, Thursday, 7th May 2020 -  We are seeing a sharp withering of vital features of our democratic system, which matters intensely to everyone who cares about the climate emergency and the ecological crisis, writes David Ritter.

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What happens when the economy needs reviving?

David Crosbie, Thursday, 16th April 2020 -  For those hoping the current supportive response of government will continue, David Crosbie offers a shot of reality… things are not going to get better quickly for most charities.

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Lobbying in the age of COVID-19

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 23rd March 2020 -  Neil Pharaoh explains why you should use this time to position your organisation to get the assistance you and your communities need during this unprecedented period.
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