Luke Michael, Wednesday, 6th December 2017 -
The federal government has finalised its foreign influence and interference legislation, which “confirmed charities’ worst fears” that those receiving overseas funding would be banned from political advocacy, sparking a fierce backlash from the sector.
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 6th December 2017 -
Australians have been encouraged to shop ethically this Christmas and support social enterprises, with an online marketplace offering a broad range of conscientious consumption choices for consumers.
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 5th December 2017 -
A duo of leading Australian co-operative and mutual enterprises has been listed among the world’s top 300 largest co-operatives by the World Co-operative Monitor, with both registering annual turnovers of more than $2.4 billion.
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 5th December 2017 -
Social enterprises in Victoria contribute more than $5 billion to the state’s economy, and employ around 60,000 people – including 12,000 people with disability – according to a new government report.
Luke Michael, Monday, 4th December 2017 -
Business confidence in the disability services sector has slumped due to problems with the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), according to a new report.
Luke Michael, Monday, 4th December 2017 -
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and a number of Coalition MPs have led a last-minute push to amend the same sex marriage bill to include greater protections for faith-based charities, as church leaders from across Australia call for greater religious protections.
Luke Michael, Monday, 4th December 2017 -
Blaming young unemployed Australians for failing to secure work is “simply not supported by the facts”, according to a new report which said they tried just as hard as older jobseekers to gain employment.
Luke Michael, Monday, 4th December 2017 -
Grant funding has been awarded to a new project assisting women living with disability to gain employment, through mentorships and the use of professional networks.
Luke Michael, Monday, 4th December 2017 -
Karen Livingstone has been raising awareness of gynaecological cancers for more than 15 years and was recently nominated as a Victorian finalist for the 2018 Australian of the Year Awards. She is this week’s Changemaker.
Luke Michael, Thursday, 30th November 2017 -
Unemployed Australians with disability are facing high levels of discrimination, which can cause increased psychological distress, according to new research.
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 29th November 2017 -
An announcement on the new commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is expected before the end of the year, but concerns have been raised around the appointment process as rumours swirl about who could take over.
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 28th November 2017 -
The Minerals Council of Australia have said in a letter they do not support legislation which curtails the advocacy of environmental charities, but critics say this is a “backflip” on previous calls to silence the sector.
