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New Commonwealth Ombudsman Announced

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 16th August 2012 -  The Federal Government has appointed Colin Neave AM as the new Commonwealth Ombudsman.

Tax Changes – Challenges and Opportunities for NFPs

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 16th August 2012 -  Tax changes and benefits will provide challenges and opportunities for the NFP sector, according to Commonwealth Bank economist James McIntyre.

Changes to Charity Regulator Bill Recommended

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 15th August 2012 -  A Parliamentary review of the Draft Bill establishing Australia’s first Charity Regulator, the ACNC, has recommended key changes around reporting and removing the burden of red tape for the Not for Profit sector.

NFP’s Applaud High Court Decision on Cigarette Packaging

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 15th August 2012 -  Not for Profit health organisations have applauded the decision by the High Court to reject a challenge made by international tobacco companies over the Federal Government’s plain packaging laws.

Report on Asylum Seekers Won’t Please Everyone

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 15th August 2012 -  The Expert Panel’s Asylum Seekers Report emphasises it is presenting a suite of measures which would operate together: so there should not be “cherry picking” by a cynical or desperate government but it naturally contains elements which will not please everyone, says human rights advocate, Julian Burnside QC.

Review of ACNC Legislation

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th August 2012 -  The findings of the Economics Committee Inquiry into the Draft Legislation establishing Australia’s first Charity Regulator, the ACNC, will be delivered to Federal Parliament later today.

Judges Announced for Volunteering Video Competition

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th August 2012 -  A national panel has begun judging just over 70 videos that capture the fun and benefits of volunteering submitted by young Australians as part of the Federal Government’s Volunteering Video Competition.

Sustainable Future for Third Sector – Free Perth Conference

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th August 2012 -  Perth Not for Profits are invited to a free Commonwealth Bank conference to discuss the most pressing issues in the sector later this month.

Not for Profits Slam Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th August 2012 -  Not for Profits working at the coal-face with the increasing number of asylum seekers to Australia have slammed the Expert Panel report delivered to the Gillard Government with reactions ranging from ‘shock’ to ‘disappointment’.

Annual Report Design Offer for NFPs

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th August 2012 -  A Sydney based graphic design studio Attractivo is offering five Not for Profit organisations the chance to receive a free Annual Report Design service.

Victoria Secures NDIS Trial

Staff Reporter, Monday, 13th August 2012 -  The Federal and Victorian Governments have reached an agreement to trial the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Barwon Region from 1 July 2013.
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