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The vital role of charities in an election

David Crosbie, Thursday, 7th October 2021 -  Charities that engage with their local candidates have an opportunity to talk about what matters in their communities and collectively send a powerful message to all federal politicians about the importance of charities, writes David Crosbie. 
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NSW government offers funding lifeline for struggling charities

Luke Michael, Monday, 4th October 2021 -  “This targeted and multilayered support package will ease financial pressures for not for profits so that they can focus on continuity of their services”
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Liberal-led committee rails against government advocacy crackdown

Luke Michael, Monday, 4th October 2021 -  The committee believes a proposal to change governance standards may infringe on a charity’s implied freedom of political communication
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Government extends charity registration requirement for DGRs

Luke Michael, Monday, 27th September 2021 -  Existing DGR organisations will have 12 months to register as a charity, if they haven’t already 
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Global Citizen’s advocacy given green light by tribunal

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 21st September 2021 -  Charity leaders say advocacy is a key part of a charities mission

Happenings on the hill

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Australia’s COVID response could be undermining democracy. Why is civil society staying silent?

Robyn Gulliver, Monday, 13th September 2021 -  The social sector needs to find the will to drive politicians to deliver funding and policy decisions that will lead us to build back better, write Neil Pharaoh and Angus Crowther.

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Four dimensions of government failure

David Crosbie, Thursday, 9th September 2021 -  David Crosbie shares his analysis of four areas of government failure, and laments the arrogance that is preventing governments from acknowledging their mistakes and learning from them.

Into the rainbow

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A more rainbow parliament could light the way

Nevena Spirovska, Monday, 6th September 2021 -  Political parties across all states and territories need to rise to the challenge of increasing LGBTIQ+ representation in public office, writes Nevena Spirovska.

Opinion

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NSW offers support to charities – but much more is needed

Contributor, Thursday, 2nd September 2021 -  In this open letter sent to all Australian politicians, the Charities Crisis Cabinet endorses the additional funding announced by the NSW government but calls for more support to enable charities to better serve their communities.

Sector pays tribute to Greens senator Rachel Siewert

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 30th August 2021 -  The Western Australian senator will retire from politics at the next federal election after 16 years of service 
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