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Fundraising changes welcomed, questions remain over practicalities

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Monday, 20th February 2023 -  The sector is praising charities minister Andrew Leigh’s announcement of nationally consistent fundraising laws, but enacting the much-needed change is in states and territories’…

ACNC appointment welcomed effusively by sector

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Monday, 21st November 2022 -  The appointment of Sue Woodward as commissioner of the ACNC appears to be overwhelmingly popular, including with the assistant minister for charities.  The for-purpose sector …

ACNC commissioner appointed

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Friday, 18th November 2022 -  A new commissioner has been appointed to lead the charity regulator for the next five years, and she is well-established in the sector. Susan Woodward AM has today been appointed to…

The robot-led solution helping marginalised communities find legal help

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 1st March 2022 -  An AI project is aiming to dismantle the barriers getting in the way of vulnerable people seeking legal help  Unless you’re a trained lawyer, understanding the legal jargon you need…

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A fair and just go for all

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 18th November 2019 -  Nicky Friedman is not your average lawyer. As the director of community engagement and the head of pro bono law at global law firm Allens, she’s using her expertise and passion for social…

Legal NFP powerhouses unite for global impact

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 14th November 2019 -  NFP collaboration to see pro bono lawyers connected to the vulnerable  The number of hours pro bono lawyers are working globally could double over the next five years thanks to a new …

Volunteering gets half a million dollar funding boost

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 1st May 2019 -  The volunteering sector has received a pre-election funding gift from the federal government worth almost $500,000. Social Services Minister Paul Fletcher announced half a million…

Volunteers Speak Out on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Luke Michael, Friday, 1st March 2019 -  Australian volunteers are feeling unprotected at work because of gaps in the law that leave them vulnerable to sexual harassment, a workplace survey has found. Results from Volunteering…

One Size Does Not Fit All – Legal Structures For NFPs

Contributor, Monday, 3rd December 2018 -  With Philanthropy Australia recently updating its governance structure, Justice Connect lawyer Jacob Wood outlines the key differences to consider when choosing between an incorporated…

Charities Call to Protect Volunteers Against Sexual Harassment

Luke Michael, Monday, 26th November 2018 -  Charities are campaigning to fix gaps in Australian workplace laws that are leaving volunteers vulnerable to sexual harassment.
Justice Connect and Volunteering Australia are…

ACNC Website Gets a Revamp

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 15th October 2018 -  The updated Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission website is being met with positive feedback from the sector, after a four day website closure to fix speed and accessibility…

New Deal Sees Red Tape Cut For NSW Charities

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 11th September 2018 -  The red tape burden for charities in New South Wales is set to be slashed, with an agreement between the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and NSW Fair Trading…

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