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Moves Afoot to Save the ACNC from Going Up in Smoke

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 15th May 2014 - The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) may yet be saved from a "bonfire of legislation" after a bill to repeal it was referred to the Economics Legislation Committee for an inquiry, according to a recent article from the Austr

Australian Youth Affairs Coalition Defunded

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 14th May 2014 - The Australian Youth Affairs Coalition has been officially de-funded following the release of the Federal Budget.

Funding Extensions for NFP Service Providers

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 14th May 2014 - The majority of current Not for Profit service providers with grant funding due to expire on or before 30 June 2014 are being offered funding extensions of six to twelve months under the Federal Budget - including national and state volunteer peak bo

Indigenous Health Budget Slashed

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 14th May 2014 - Indigenous Not for Profit Reconciliation Australia has asked what programs will need go to make the $165 million savings as part of the Federal Budget’s cuts to Indigenous health.

Budget Knocks Confidence – NFPs

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 14th May 2014 - Not for Profit sector confidence remains low despite some positive Federal Budget measures, according to the Community Council for Australia.

National Rental Affordability Scheme Dropped

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 14th May 2014 - The Federal Government announced in the Federal Budget that it would not proceed with the final round of the National Rental Affordability Scheme.

Mixed Bag for Science

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 14th May 2014 - The Australian Academy of Science says the Federal Budget is mixed for science; investing in some areas while pulling funding from others.

Foreign Aid Cap Breaks Promise – NFPs

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 14th May 2014 - Major International aid Not for Profits are claiming the Abbott Government has broken its promise to increase aid to overseas development after it announced it would cap foreign aid for two years, resulting in cuts of $7.9 billion.

Mixed Response from Aged Care Sector

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 14th May 2014 - Aged care groups have had a mixed response to the Federal Budget, with the spotlight cast on everyday living expenses for older Australians and the redirection of funds to support the aged care sector.

Welfare Carries Budget Burden

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 14th May 2014 - Welfare bodies nationally claim that those being asked to carry the greatest burden from the Federal Budget spending cuts are those who can least afford it.

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