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When does it become reasonable to say that a particular government favours corruption?

David Ritter, Monday, 2nd May 2022 -  The Morrison government’s apparent abandonment of its promised federal ICAC reflects a deeper “wrecking crew” approach.

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How does government debt affect social purpose organisations?

Neil Pharaoh, Wednesday, 27th April 2022 -  Federal government debt is on track to hit $1 trillion in coming years. As election sparring heats up, both major parties claim they’re best to manage it. But how does debt affect the social purpose sector? Neil Pharaoh explains.
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Labor promises charities a national blueprint

Wendy Williams, Friday, 22nd April 2022 -  The move has been broadly welcomed by many in the sector who say the announcement recognises the essential role that charities play in supporting Australians in need.
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Election 2022: What the sector wants

Danielle Kutchel, Friday, 22nd April 2022 -  The 2022 federal election is rapidly approaching. Each day, candidates from across the political spectrum lay out their agenda. But how does that fit with yours?

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Climate policy in 2022 is no longer a political bin-fire – but it remains a smouldering issue for voters

Peter Christoff, Wednesday, 20th April 2022 -  Climate remains a voter issue, even in 2022's changed political landscape, argues Peter Christoff of the Melbourne Climate Futures initiative at Melbourne University. 

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How the election could affect the future of a First Nations Voice to Parliament

Contributor, Thursday, 14th April 2022 -  Whoever wins the coming election will need to actively lead on improving Indigenous affairs if we are to make meaningful and lasting change, writes ​​Eddie Synot, from Griffith University.
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Pro Bono News Election Poll: Have your say

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 12th April 2022 -  Pro Bono News has launched a reader poll to understand and support the role of charities in the lead up to the next federal election.

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Wrecking government – the challenge for us all

David Crosbie, Wednesday, 6th April 2022 -  When a government is no longer willing or capable of fulfilling some of the critical roles of government, where does that leave the charities sector? David Crosbie asks the question. 

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Where is the investment in meeting people’s needs?

Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine, Monday, 4th April 2022 -  Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine responds to the federal budget by asking if the reality of recent, successive crises is not enough, how else can the people living through them influence political decision-making? 

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Labor’s budget reply goes big on aged care, similar on much else

Contributor, Friday, 1st April 2022 -  If elected, Anthony Albanese will deliver a fresh 2022 budget within months. His budget reply speech suggests much of it will be little different, writes University of Canberra professor of economics Stephen Bartos.

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