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Disability Sector Lacks Confidence in NDIS Rollout – Report

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 8th December 2015 -  Two-thirds of the Australian disability sector believe governments are not responding to their requirements, according to a report on the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Porter Will Not Commit to Keeping ACNC

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 8th December 2015 -  Social Services Minister Christian Porter will not commit to retaining the national charity regulator, three years after it was established.

Most NFPs Positive About PM’s Innovation Agenda

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 8th December 2015 -  The Turnbull Government’s four year $1.1 billion dollar Innovation Statement has received an overall positive reaction from the Not for Profit sector.

SA Govt Reduces Charity Red Tape

Ellie Cooper, Monday, 7th December 2015 -  The South Australian Government has introduced legislation to remove duplicate licence and reporting requirements for charities.

Cashless Welfare Card Unfairly Targeting Indigenous Australians

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 7th December 2015 -  A cashless welfare card that would restrict people’s access to cash in a bid to prevent income support recipients buying alcohol, gambling and spending money on drugs, could unfairly target Indigenous Australians, according to the Aboriginal and To

Tasmania Signs on to NDIS

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 3rd December 2015 -  Tasmania has become the fourth Australian state to sign onto the full rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

International Disability Day Has Local Impact

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 3rd December 2015 -  On the International Day of People with Disability, the Victorian Government has announced a $10 million transition program which includes consultation with the Not for Profit sector about its readiness to deliver the National Disability Insurance Sc

Senate Moves Sees Inquiry Into NFP Super Funds

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 2nd December 2015 -  Industry Super Australia and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees will commission a review by former RBA Governor and Treasury Secretary, Bernie Fraser, to develop a best practice governance code of conduct for Not for Profit super fun

Charity Loses Licence Over Gambling Allegations

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 1st December 2015 -  A South Australian animal charity accused of gambling with donated money has lost its licence.

Foreign Aid Budget Tapped for Climate Change

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 1st December 2015 -  Australia will redirect at least $1 billion of its foreign aid budget to tackle climate change, in a move that has been criticised by overseas development organisations.
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