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UN Global Compact Highlighted in Parliamentary Report

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 1st July 2015 -  The UN Global Compact has been highlighted in a Federal Parliament Committee report on the role of the private sector in promoting economic growth and reducing poverty in the Pacific region.

Call for Tax Concessions for Impact Investments

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 1st July 2015 -  Social Ventures Australia (SVA) has called for tax concessions for impact investments in social enterprise, social impact bonds and social and affordable housing projects, in a submission to the Federal Government’s Tax White Paper Process.

‘Cults’ Hiding as Charities

David Crosbie, Tuesday, 30th June 2015 -  Organisations that could be identified as cults are registered as charities in Australia and receiving tax exempt status, a group of experts has claimed. Journalist Xavier Smerdon investigated the issue of when a charity becomes a cult.

Public Consultation on Limiting FBT Concessions

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 30th June 2015 -  The Federal Treasury has released a consultation paper on limiting fringe benefits tax concessions on salary packaged entertainment benefits which affect the Not for Profit sector.

Government Creates Mature Age Employment Ambassador

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 29th June 2015 -  Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has announced the creation of the Ambassador for Mature Age Employment and the appointment of Susan Ryan AO to the position.

Targeted Social Investment Needed – Shorten

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 26th June 2015 -  Federal Opposition leader Bill Shorten has used a community sector conference to criticise the Government’s approach to welfare policy and the recent Budget.

Private Capital Investment Needed to Expand Welfare System – Morrison

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 26th June 2015 -  Federal Minister for Social Services Scott Morrison has told the ACOSS National Conference that private capital investment in addressing social needs is the best approach to strengthening and expanding Australia’s welfare system.

Urgent Action Needed on Young People in Aged Care

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 25th June 2015 -  Urgent action is needed to dramatically improve the lives of young people with disability living in residential aged care across Australia, according to a Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee report.

Carers Govt Advisory Group Named

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 25th June 2015 -  The Federal Government has announced the members of a new Carer Gateway Advisory Group to lead an initiative to support Australia’s 2.7 million unpaid carers.

Senate Moves to Save ACNC

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 24th June 2015 -  Federal Opposition parties including the powerful Senate crossbenchers have banded together to move a motion aimed at saving the national charity regulator, calling on the Government to withdraw the controversial ACNC Repeal Bill.

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