Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 1st June 2022 - The resignation comes just weeks after Guide Dogs Victoria launched an internal investigation into the CEO’s election campaigning.Karen Hayes AM has resigned from her position…
Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 9th May 2022 - What’s right and what’s wrong when it comes to advocating as a charity during election time?Elections have a way of focusing purpose, and for many charities the time to advocate for…
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 20th April 2022 - “Those responsible for running charities need to be confident that they comply with the ACNC’s governance standards.”The board of Guide Dogs Victoria has launched an internal investigation…
Wendy Williams, Monday, 28th March 2022 - We speak to sector leaders to find out what the for-purpose sector would like to see in the federal budget and where they think the priorities should lie.With a federal election around…
Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 22nd March 2022 - Why we’re not publishing any news today.
Today, publishers across Australia – including Pro Bono News – are joining forces to shine a light on the obscene power imbalance between…
Neil Pharaoh, Wednesday, 7th October 2020 - Neil Pharaoh looks at the spin, the substance and the impact for our sector of Tuesday’s budget. The headlines of this budget are around the substantial tax cuts, and “business leg”…
Luke Michael, Friday, 20th September 2019 - The federal government spent $4.6 billion less on the National Disability Insurance Scheme than expected because of delays getting people into the program, new budget figures reveal.…
Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 2nd April 2019 - The expected theme behind Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s first budget, to be handed down on Tuesday, is a stronger economy and a secure future. But what does that mean for the social sector?…
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 4th September 2018 - The Morrison government has appointed a new minister for charities, Senator Zed Seselja, who previously expressed a desire to improve government relations with the sector.But …
Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 2nd August 2018 - The $443.8 million grant given to a small Great Barrier Reef charity has come under increasing scrutiny at a Senate inquiry, with revelations no environment department officials…
Contributor, Monday, 7th May 2018 - The latest funding announcement avoids any mention of reducing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions, while providing a moderate amount of funding for the continuation of largely…
Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 9th April 2015 -
The Abbott Government has announced changes to the way Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs) will be wound up and how the philanthropic funds can distribute their assets.
Assistant Treasurer…