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Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, looking uncomfortable. He is looking off to the side.

Morrison’s multiple ministries legal but flouted principle of ‘responsible government’: solicitor-general

Contributor, Wednesday, 24th August 2022 - The solicitor-general’s advice on Scott Morrison’s secret ministerial appointments reiterates how the former PM undermined responsible government, writes Michelle Grattan in The Conversation.

New rules for not-for-profit tax reporting “need to be re-evaluated”

Samantha Freestone, Friday, 19th August 2022 - A leading industry figure and tax expert warns there are multiple issues with in-coming tax reporting changes for not for profits, which take effect from July next year.

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison stands framed in a doorway, half in shadow. He is carrying a compendium of papers and wearing a dark suit and glasses. The picture looks almost sinister.

(Prime) Minister for Social Services? Reports Morrison held sixth portfolio

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 16th August 2022 - Revelations around the former PM’s portfolio grabs during the pandemic continue to rock politics, as experts question how Morrison could have been secretly sworn in to hold joint power over multiple portfolios.

Happenings on the hill

Focus on Politics: New South Wales

Angus Crowther, Monday, 15th August 2022 - With this revolving door of politicians, who needs Ramsay Street when we have so much drama in Macquarie Street?

Government to “drill down” on possible ESG legislation in early 2023

Samantha Freestone, Monday, 15th August 2022 - Federal Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones tells Pro Bono News greenwashing is “definitely an issue”.

Straight Talk National Summit back on this week

Samantha Freestone, Monday, 15th August 2022 - More than 50 First Nations women from across Australia are currently in Canberra as part of Oxfam Australia’s Straight Talk National Summit.

Opinion

Let the work begin

David Crosbie, Thursday, 11th August 2022 - While there is certainly cause for optimism as the sector engages with the new government, we also need a healthy dose of realism, writes David Crosbie.

Opinion

Young people are angry, so why aren’t they getting political?

Meg Watkins, Wednesday, 10th August 2022 - Previous generation got political by voting and joining political parties, but young people now engage in a host of very different activities to demonstrate their activism, writes Meg Watkins.

EXCLUSIVE: ACNC commissioner selection panel revealed

Danielle Kutchel, Friday, 5th August 2022 - Pro Bono News can exclusively reveal the composition of the selection panel that will be responsible for finding the next commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission.

Temporary housing to ease homelessness in South Australia

SA Greens to launch bill to use private land to ease homelessness

Samantha Freestone, Friday, 5th August 2022 - South Australian Greens follow Victoria’s lead in a move aimed at tackling growing homelessness.

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