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Gamblers to Set Their Own Limits

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 23rd July 2015 - In an Australian-first, by the end of this year all Victorian electronic gaming machines will be required to offer users the option to set a pre-determined gambling limit.

Tassy Enviro Groups Grilled on Tax-Status

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st July 2015 - Philanthropist and former Greens leader Bob Brown has been grilled about the work of his Foundation by a Parliamentary inquiry into the tax-free status of environmental groups.

Funding for NFPs to Reduce Violence Against Women

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 21st July 2015 - New Federal Government funding will allow community organisations to apply for grants to deliver projects to reduce violence against women and their children.

Fighting to be First Blind Federal Politician

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st July 2015 - Most people running for political office are not asked how they will physically do the job. But for Tony Clark, it is one of the most common questions he is confronted with. Clark is hoping to be the first blind person elected to the Federal Parliame

Tax Reform Debate Heats Up

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 21st July 2015 - Peak bodies from the social sector and the business community have united to call on State and Federal Governments to have a transparent conversation about tax reform, despite the potential political ramifications.

Gender and Disability Workforce Development Program Funded

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th July 2015 - The Victorian Government has announced $400,000 in funding for the state-wide roll out of a program aimed at reducing gender inequality and disability discrimination.

Funding Dilemma for Aussie Aid Agencies

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th July 2015 - Australian humanitarian aid organisations affected by Government cutbacks are being forced to appeal to other foreign donor countries to carry on aid projects in Africa.

National Child Abuse Redress Scheme ‘Complicated’

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 16th July 2015 - The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse is about to release its recommendations around a national redress scheme but has warned that the solutions are not as simple as just paying out dollars.

Queensland Budget Focuses on Disability

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th July 2015 - Disability advocates have welcomed funding in the Queensland Budget which will see the National Disability Insurance Scheme rolled out ahead of schedule.

Disability Commissioner Future Uncertain

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 14th July 2015 - The Abbott Government has refused to reveal its intentions over the future of the Disability Discrimination Commissioner role, more than 12 months after the full time position was abolished.

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