Lina Caneva, Monday, 9th May 2016 -
Not for Profit peak body Jobs Australia has welcomed key changes to the employment services announced in the federal budget, including the move away from mandatory Work for the Dole in favour of voluntary participation in a program set in the everyday work environment.
Lina Caneva, Saturday, 7th May 2016 -
Consumer Affairs Victoria (CVA) is preparing to take legal action against controversial fake cancer survivor and self-proclaimed fundraiser Belle Gibson over false cancer claims made in her top-selling book and for allegedly defrauding charities.
Lina Caneva, Friday, 6th May 2016 -
Up to $71.2 billion worth of unpaid hours are being worked by Australian full-time employees each year, according to new research.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 5th May 2016 -
The federal opposition leader, Bill Shorten, has singled out returning funding to community legal centres in his budget reply speech to Parliament.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 5th May 2016 -
The federal government has appointed a full-time Disability Discrimination Commissioner – selecting former chief executive officer of People with Disability Australia Alastair McEwin for the role.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 5th May 2016 -
Monash University is urging professionals, including those in the Not for Profit sector, to take part in new research to help shape the way Victoria responds to family violence.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 5th May 2016 -
The federal government has made long awaited amendments to the private and public ancillary fund guidelines, deciding not to introduce a controversial treasury recommendation to change the current distribution rates for ancillary funds.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 5th May 2016 -
The Australian Taxation Office is implementing changes to address community concerns about the costs associated with goods and services tax (GST) record keeping.
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 4th May 2016 -
The federal government’s controversial inquiry into the tax status of environmental organisations has recommended limiting the amount of advocacy work organisations can do, along with the introduction of sanctions and fines for engaging in any “illegal” activities.
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 4th May 2016 -
Disability advocacy group People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has strongly rejected the budget measures that link a fully funded National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with the need to cut welfare spending.
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 4th May 2016 -
The federal budget has delivered a $12 million funding blow to a major government volunteer program which is set to weaken an already struggling volunteer sector.
