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Court Rules PBI Directness Test Incorrect

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Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th June 2014 -  A Federal Court decision in the case of The Hunger Project Australia v Commissioner of Taxation is set to change the outcomes for many charities previously denied Public Benevolent Institution status, writes Myles McGregor-Lowndes, Director of The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies at QUT.

Senate Report Divided on ACNC Future

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th June 2014 -  A divided Senate Committee report into the legislation to abolish the charity regulator, has the Liberal Senators favouring the ACNC’s repeal, and Labor and the Greens opposing the legislation.

A National Campaign Could Help the Business Case for Giving

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th June 2014 -  The re-establishment of the Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership program could be the ideal chance to initiate a cultural change in attitudes to giving, writes Philanthropy Australia Policy and Research Manager Krystian Seibert.

Indigenous Prisoner Program Cut

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th June 2014 -  The Aboriginal Legal Services (NSW/ACT) is the latest community service organisation to lose Federal Government funding for one of its frontline programs.

Rich and Poor Gap Widens – New Reports

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th June 2014 -  The gap between the richest and poorest Australians is worsening, according to an Oxfam Australia poll and confirmed in a report by Australia21 in collaboration with The Australia Institute.

Most Vulnerable At Risk of Being Left Behind

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Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th June 2014 -  Sector reform and its impact on disadvantaged community members was on the agenda at a recent symposium attended by more than 20 faith-based organisations, writes Julie Edwards, CEO of Jesuit Social Services.

More Planning Needed for Vulnerable During Disasters – VCOSS

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th June 2014 -  Socially vulnerable people are being put at increasing risk due to a lack of planning around their needs during disasters and emergencies, Victorian Council of Social Service has revealed.

Greens to Move on Inquiry into Inequality

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th June 2014 -  The Australian Greens will move for a Senate Inquiry into Inequality in Australia, as criticism grows on the Federal Budget and its targets on Australians living on welfare.

Ignored Workers Suffer More than Bullied Workers – Study

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th June 2014 -  Being ignored at work is worse for physical and mental well-being than harassment or bullying, a recent study from the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business reveals.

NFP Leaders Peak Names NZ Boss

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Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th June 2014 -  A peak body for Not for Profit leaders, the Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE), has appointed Brett Jeffery as its General Manager New Zealand starting July 1.

Why Staff is Your Greatest Resource

Hot Topic

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th June 2014 -  In any organisation, large, small or Not for Profit, employees are the company’s greatest resource, yet their wellbeing, motivation and engagement is often overlooked by management, writes Tony Delaney, CEO of staff recognition company Brownie Points.

Tackling Family Violence

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th June 2014 -  From working at a children’s hospital to leading a Not for Profit that provides services to women and their children who are homeless, Jocelyn Bignold has dedicated her career to the community sector. Bignold is this week’s Changemaker.
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