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Outcry Over Loss of Govt Domestic Violence Leave

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 9th March 2016 -  Community groups have condemned the decision to strip domestic violence leave from Commonwealth public servants’ workplace agreements.

Crowdfunding Bill Falls Short

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 9th March 2016 -  Controversy surrounds the Federal Government’s crowd-sourced equity funding bill, which social businesses hoped would “democratise finance”.

Push for Benefit Corporation Law

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 9th March 2016 -  Changes to Australia’s Corporations Act are being drafted to create “benefit corporations” – a new form of for-profit for-purpose business – that will be put to government later this year.

Funding Extension for Disability Advocacy

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 8th March 2016 -  The Federal Government has extended existing grants worth $16.7 million to disability advocacy agencies.

First Government Funded Domestic Violence Unit Opens

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 8th March 2016 -  The first of 12 specialist domestic violence units funded by $15 million from the Federal Government launched on Monday, the eve of International Women’s Day.

Salary Packaging Changed Forever

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 8th March 2016 -  The capping of “entertainment” fringe benefits starts 1 April 2016. Salary packaged meal entertainment and holiday accommodation will only qualify for FBT exemption (or rebate) up to a grossed up value of $5,000 ($2,550 “cash” value).

Reprieve for NDIS Board Members

Lina Caneva, Monday, 7th March 2016 -  The Federal Government has given a reprieve to members of the inaugural board of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, backing away from its earlier plans to replace them all with heavyweights from the corporate sector.

Government Youth Job Initiatives Announced

Staff Reporter, Monday, 7th March 2016 -  The Federal Government has announced the first organisations to deliver the new Empowering YOUth Initiatives, which will provide a range of innovative ways to help vulnerable young people into sustainable employment.

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Australia’s Charity Regulator Saved

Lina Caneva, Friday, 4th March 2016 -  The Federal Government has decided to keep the national charity regulator, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, after almost two years of speculation.

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