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Labor States Pick Up NDIS Trials – COAG Meeting

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 25th July 2012 -  The Federal Government has failed to reach agreement with Victoria and NSW on trialing the National Disability Insurance Scheme - looking to the labor states to set the scheme in motion.

Federal Opposition Slams Charity Regulator Bill

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 25th July 2012 -  The Federal Opposition claims the proposed legislation to set up Australia’s first charity regulator fails to simplify or ease the regulatory burden on Not for Profits.

New Amendment Shores Up NFP Payroll Tax Loophole

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 25th July 2012 -  New tax laws have come into effect in Victoria to stop charities trying to take advantage of a loophole created by a Federal Court decision on payroll tax exemptions.

Stable Housing Important for Kids’ Development – Study

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 25th July 2012 -  New research has found that there are large differences in children's developmental outcomes in Australia, depending on their housing tenure.

Increase in NFP Board Scholarships

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 25th July 2012 -  Perpetual Trustees has announced additional funding to increase the number of scholarships available to chairmen and directors of Not for Profit boards, following a strong response to its program to promote education and governance in the sector.

VCOSS Appoints New CEO

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th July 2012 -  The Board of the Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) has announced the appointment of Penny Wilson as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Vic Government Increases Resources to Child Abuse Inquiry

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th July 2012 -  The Victorian Government has been forced to provide additional resources for a Parliamentary Inquiry into the handling of child abuse by non-government organisations after growing community disquiet.

FIA Concerns Over Charity Regulator Draft Bill

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th July 2012 -  Fundraising peak body the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) has expressed concern to the Federal Government over the latest changes to the draft legislation for the charity regulator, the ACNC.

eftpos Looks to Disability Orgs to Donate $1million

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th July 2012 -  A Not for Profit organisation working in the area of disability is likely to be chosen as the beneficiary of a $1million donation from electronic funds transfer company, eftpos Australia, after an enormous community response.

Brand Management in the Third Sector

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th July 2012 -  A seminar on brand management for the Not for Profit sector is being hosted by The Macquarie Graduate School of Management in NSW.

Communications – Delivery For Consumers

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th July 2012 -  The Australian Communications and Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) is offering two free registrations to their upcoming National Conference in September to Pro Bono Australia readers.

Vic Gambling Foundation Preempts Inquiry

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th July 2012 -  The Victorian Government has launched the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation on the back of a statewide inquiry into problem gambling.
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