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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…

Major Parties Respond to Diversity Peak Body

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 30th June 2016 - The Coalition and Labor parties have released their pre-election policy statements on workplace diversity and inclusion to Diversity Council Australia (DCA), which includes…

Majority of Australians Disagree with Government Policy on Refugees

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 30th June 2016 - The majority of Australians believe refugees who arrive in Australia by boat should be allowed to stay in the country, according to a new poll. With just days left before the election,…

Coalition Ignores Women’s Health Charter

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 30th June 2016 - The federal Coalition has failed to endorse the first Australian Women’s Health Charter or committed to any of its four proposals in the lead up to the 2 July poll, according to the Australian…

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Strengthening Partnerships for the Future

Christian Porter, Tuesday, 28th June 2016 - A re-elected Turnbull Coalition government will ensure the charity and Not for Profit sector thrives into the future, writes the minister for social services, Christian Porter,…

Politicians Want Progress on Unemployment and Homelessness? Change the Discussion

Sara Bice, Thursday, 9th June 2016 - Australian Not for Profits are continuing to push the agendas on meaningful social issues like unemployment and homelessness despite another election campaign week littered with…

NFP Sector Responds to Labor’s Pledge on Future Funding

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 9th June 2016 - The Labor Party’s election promises to scrap the Coalition’s community grants program and to forge a closer relationship with the Not for Profit sector have been welcomed by a cross…

Labor Pledge on NFP Future Funding Arrangements

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 8th June 2016 - An elected federal Labor government would scrap the Coalition’s community grants program in a bid to reset the Commonwealth’s relationship with the Not for Profit sector, according…

Unclear About Fairness, Australia’s Major Parties Focus on Expediency

Gregory Melleuish, Tuesday, 7th June 2016 - Australia needs a proper debate about the meaning of fairness, writes Gregory Melleuish, Associate Professor with the School of History and Politics at the University of Wollongong…

Labor Commits to Keeping Community Radio

Ellie Cooper, Friday, 3rd June 2016 - The Labor Party has pledged to reverse the budget cuts to community radio if elected as the petition to #KeepCommunityRadio continues to build momentum with almost 40,000 signatures.…

Just the Tax, Ma’am

Sara Bice, Thursday, 26th May 2016 - Election Analysis: Corporate tax structures and youth unemployment are rising election issues and are at the heart of the missions of many of Australia’s Not for Profit organisations,…

Labor Pledge to Reverse Foreign Aid Budget

Lina Caneva, Sunday, 22nd May 2016 - A federal Labor pledge to reverse the Turnbull government’s $224m cut to the international aid and development budget has drawn support from Australian humanitarian relief and…

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