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Luke Michael

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

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Government Remote Employment Program Too Harsh Say Critics

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Luke Michael, Friday, 1st September 2017 -  The Australian government’s remote employment and community development service has come under heavy scrutiny at a senate inquiry, with concerns voiced around unrealistic participation expectations and harsh penalties which are leaving people without funds.

Cashless Welfare Card Trial Set to Expand, After Release of Independent Report

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Luke Michael, Friday, 1st September 2017 -  The federal government’s cashless welfare card trial is set to expand to Western Australia's Goldfields region, as an independent report concludes the card has reduced alcohol consumption, drug use and gambling in trial communities.

Welfare Reform Bill Faces Fierce Backlash at Senate Inquiry

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 31st August 2017 -  The Turnbull government’s controversial Welfare Reform bill has faced a fierce backlash from health experts and welfare groups, who have expressed concerns about a lack of evidence and planning at a Senate Inquiry held across Sydney and Melbourne this week.

1800RESPECT Set for an Overhaul with a Change in Service Providers

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 31st August 2017 -  Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia (RDVSA) has withdrawn from the 1800RESPECT Trauma Counselling Service over sub-contract concerns, just as the hotline is set to increase its number of not-for-profit providers.

Affordable Housing Party Looks to Restore the Australian Dream

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 30th August 2017 -  A new political party focused on investing in social and affordable housing has been launched in Australia, as a new economic report warns the nation’s housing affordability crisis is likely to continue for the next 40 years.

Charity Sector Pushes to Change Outdated Fundraising Regulations

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 30th August 2017 -  A coalition of more than 180 organisations is leading a push to reform fundraising regulations in Australia, which advocates have described as a “total dog’s breakfast”.

Welfare Recipients in Sydney’s Southwest Face Random Drug Testing in 2018

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 22nd August 2017 -  Welfare recipients in Sydney’s southwest will be the first to undergo a random drug testing trial, which the Turnbull government announced will be implemented from the beginning of next year.

Political Donations Inquiry Set to Give Charities and Not-For-Profits a Voice

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 22nd August 2017 -  Not-for-profit organisations are being urged to voice their concerns about the power big businesses exert on government policy, with a Senate inquiry just established to look at the influence of political donations.
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