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Focus on politics: Queensland

Angus Crowther, Monday, 18th July 2022 -  Angus Crowther and Rory Parker do a deep dive into Queensland politics and some of the “shocking” results. But were they? Queensland. Beautiful one day, confusing the…

Disability advocacy groups receive funding lifeline

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 30th March 2021 -  But advocates note the funding pledge is more of a stop-gap measure than a long-term commitment  Queensland disability groups have welcomed the state government’s decision to extend…

Wrong way, go back on youth justice in Queensland

Paul McDonald, Monday, 15th February 2021 -  Better and longer care is a more effective way of dealing with youth crime than GPS trackers, denying bail and more punishment, writes Paul McDonald, head of the national Home Stretch…

Why negative works…

Nieves Murray, Monday, 2nd November 2020 -  Our brains are hardwired to seek out and remember negative information – and sadly politicians know this, which is why it’s so important for social purpose organisations to understand…

Queensland co-ops celebrate legislative boost

Paul Thambar, Wednesday, 17th June 2020 -  “This legislation will not only create more awareness for the business model but also make it more accessible,” a co-op leader says.    Advocates have welcomed the passage…

Court ruling provides advocacy boost for Queensland charities

Luke Michael, Thursday, 2nd April 2020 -  The decision provides clarity to the state’s NFPs unsure about their advocacy rights The Queensland Supreme Court has rejected an electoral commission ruling that threatened to…

Electoral Commission ruling an advocacy blow for Queensland charities

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 4th March 2020 -  The decision only adds to the advocacy issues facing the state’s NFP sector Queensland charities receiving donations from property developers may lose their right to advocate under…

Fight to protect charitable advocacy continues

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 10th February 2020 -  “Without limits on political donations and election spending, politicians will respond to those with the biggest bank balance, instead of those with the best ideas,” Human Rights…

Landmark laws set to bolster Queensland’s cooperatives’ sector

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 5th February 2020 -  Advocates say the bill will boost the competitiveness of Queensland cooperatives Queensland is set to put in place a nationally-harmonised legislative scheme regulating cooperatives…

Charitable advocacy comes under threat in Queensland

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 15th January 2020 -  The Human Rights Law Centre says proposed legislation would silence charities A Queensland government bill limiting political donations and election spending will stifle charitable…

Queensland launches social enterprise strategy to double employment in the sector

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 18th September 2019 -  The Queensland government is injecting close to half a million dollars into the state’s social enterprise sector as part of a wide-ranging strategy aimed at creating more jobs for…

Not everyone cares about climate change, but reproach won’t change their minds

Contributor, Wednesday, 12th June 2019 -  A whole-of-society discussion about our collective future is urgently needed, write Chloe Lucas, Aidan Davison and Peat Leith from the University of Tasmania, and Adam Corner from…

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