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Luke Michael is a journalist at Pro Bono News covering the social sector.

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People With Severe Mental Illness Struggling With NDIS Transition

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 17th January 2018 - Concerns have been raised that people with severe mental health issues are “falling through the gaps” of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, as the government has acknowledged transition problems exist for many participants of a psychosocial disabilities support program.

Gender Pay Gap Persists for Graduates in Almost Every Field

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 17th January 2018 - The 2017 Graduate Outcomes Survey has found the gender pay gap is the lowest recorded in 40 years, but women continue to earn less than men in almost every field of study.

Australian Philanthropists Urged to Conserve the Country’s Natural Wonders

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 16th January 2018 - The Nature Conservancy has called on Australian philanthropists to “step up” and give generously, after the charity received its single-largest philanthropic gift ever of US$165 million (A$210 million) from a couple in California.

Victorian Government Unveils Homelessness Action Plan

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Luke Michael, Monday, 15th January 2018 - Increased support will be given to the 1,100 Victorians sleeping rough every night, with the state government launching a $45 million homelessness action plan.

Foreign Donations Bill Could be in Breach of Constitution

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Luke Michael, Friday, 12th January 2018 - The Human Rights Law Centre is examining the legality of the government’s contentious foreign donations bill and said it was “likely” the bill would face a High Court challenge in its current form.

St Vincent de Paul Warns Foreign Donations Bill Will Mute the Voice of Charities

Luke Michael, Thursday, 11th January 2018 - The federal government’s proposed foreign donations bill will burden charities with “complex, cumbersome and costly administrative requirements” that will severely curtail frontline services and advocacy, the St Vincent de Paul Society has warned.

2017 was a ‘Dismal’ Year for Human Rights in Australia

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 10th January 2018 - 2017 was a “dismal” year for human rights in Australia, according to a report card which found the country significantly lagged behind in areas including disability rights, Indigenous rights and the rights of refugees and people seeking asylum.

Remote Work-for-the-Dole Program Under Fire for Excessive Penalties

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 9th January 2018 - The federal government’s work-for-the-dole Community Development Program (CDP) has again come under fire, after figures revealed more than 350,000 fines have been issued under the scheme.

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Luke Michael is a journalist at Pro Bono News covering the social sector.

Articles:

People With Severe Mental Illness Struggling With NDIS Transition

Gender Pay Gap Persists for Graduates in Almost Every Field

Australian Philanthropists Urged to Conserve the Country’s Natural Wonders

Victorian Government Unveils Homelessness Action Plan

Foreign Donations Bill Could be in Breach of Constitution

St Vincent de Paul Warns Foreign Donations Bill Will Mute the Voice of Charities

2017 was a ‘Dismal’ Year for Human Rights in Australia

Remote Work-for-the-Dole Program Under Fire for Excessive Penalties

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