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Wendy Williams is a journalist specialising in the not-for-profit sector and broader social economy. She has been the editor of Pro Bono News since 2018.

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Recognising The Community Sector’s Unsung Heroes

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 19th June 2018 -  Community sector leaders who have made a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged Australians are in the spotlight, with nominations open for the 2018 HESTA Community Sector Awards.

Australia’s SDG Report Card Shows Commitment to the Goals

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 19th June 2018 -  Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a “true global blueprint for a sustainable future for our planet, our communities, our families and our economies”, in the nation’s first report card on the goals.

Trump Sued For Using Charity as ‘Little More Than A Checkbook’

Around the World

Wendy Williams, Monday, 18th June 2018 -  The New York attorney general is suing President Donald Trump's charitable foundation along with its directors – the president, his sons Eric and Donald Jr. and daughter Ivanka – accusing them of “extensive and persistent” violations of state and federal charities law.

David Locke to Lead Australian Financial Complaints Authority

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 15th June 2018 -  The assistant commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission, David Locke, is stepping down from his role to head up a new “one-shop stop complaints resolution service” for the financial sector.

Myer Reveals New Plans for Strategic Philanthropy

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 14th June 2018 -  The Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund have unveiled a new five year strategy that puts Australia’s not-for-profit sector leaders, as well as advocacy and policy change, at its heart.

Full-Time Work No Longer A Reality for Young Australians

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 14th June 2018 -  Australia has broken its promise to the next generation, according to a new report which found securing full-time work by the age of 25 is no longer a reality for half of young Australians.

Australians Are Giving Less

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 14th June 2018 -  The value of tax-deductible donations has dropped in Australia for the first time since the global financial crisis, with fewer Australians giving, and giving lower amounts, according to a new report.

Record Number of Women Honoured in Queen’s Birthday Awards

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 11th June 2018 -  Philanthropists and not-for-profit sector leaders have topped the honours in the 2018 Queen’s birthday awards, in a year that has seen a significant increase in nominations and awards for women.

Report Shines Light on The ‘Chilling Reality’ of UK Lobbying Act

Around the World

Wendy Williams, Friday, 8th June 2018 -  The UK Lobbying Act has concretely affected charities and voluntary organisations, and has seen people’s voices go missing from the political debate, a new report has shown.

Victoria Takes ‘Exciting Step’ to Reduce Red Tape for Charities

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 8th June 2018 -  The path to one stop reporting for Australian not for profits has moved a step closer with the announcement thousands of Victorian charities will benefit from new streamlined reporting arrangements.

Countering the Challenge of Closing Civic Space

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 7th June 2018 -  Since 2012, 72 countries around the world have passed more than 144 pieces of legislation restricting civil society, according to a new report exploring how donors can effectively support civic space.
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