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Mixed Reaction to Mental Health Expert Group

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 23rd June 2015 - There has been a mixed reaction to the Federal Government’s appointment of an Expert Reference Group to advise the Government on the implementation of a national review of mental health programs and services.

Senate Go Ahead for Inquiry into Students with Disability

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 18th June 2015 - The Federal Opposition with the support of Independent MPs have secured a Senate inquiry into students with disability and their experiences in the Australian education system including allegations of mistreatment.

Disability Wage Assessment Legislation Passes

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 16th June 2015 - The Federal Government’s controversial disability wage assessment legislation, the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) Bill has passed the Senate but has drawn strong criticism from the disability sector and opposition parties.

NFPs Call for Stop to Health Initiative Cutbacks

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 16th June 2015 - A coalition of 16 peak Not for Profit organisations from the health and community sectors have called on the Federal Government to scrap plans to cut nearly $800 million in funding to key health initiatives over the next four years.

Microfinance Scheme for Jobs Gets $63.4 Million

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 15th June 2015 - The Abbott Government has announced that it will spend $63.4 million over five years funding three microfinance schemes in a bid to help low income Australians move off welfare and into a job or study.

Company Directors on NFP Tax Issues

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 11th June 2015 - The Australian Institute of Company Directors has made a submission to the Tax White Paper Task Force with a focus on the taxation arrangements in the Not for Profit sector as well as a recommendation to extend the ACNC framework.

UK Charity Commission Under Fire

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 9th June 2015 - The UK Charity Commission is facing legal action after an advocacy group accused it of exceeding its role and acting like “counter-terrorism police”.

Philanthropy Warning on Changes to Enviro Charities

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 9th June 2015 - Donor peak body, Philanthropy Australia has warned in a submission to a Parliamentary inquiry that any new restrictions on environmental charities could impose more red tape on philanthropy.

Charity’s Illegal Acts Under Spotlight

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 4th June 2015 - An Australian Senator has asked the national charity regulator to investigate alleged criminal activity at one of the country's most well-known environmental organisations.

Documents Reveal NFP Sector’s Frustration with Govt

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 4th June 2015 - Australian charities, Not for Profit organisations and churches have warned that the Not for Profit sector could face greater regulatory burdens and costs if the Abbott Government abolishes the national charity regulator.

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