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BUDGET: ATO Taskforce to Target Trust Misuse

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 15th May 2013 -  The Federal Government will provide the Australian Tax Office with $67.9 million to target the use of complex tax structures by high net worth individuals to avoid tax.

Govt Body to Prevent Violence Against Women

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th May 2013 -  The Federal Government is to set up a new national body to boost efforts to prevent violence against women.

Welfare and Foreign Aid Budget Losers

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th May 2013 -  International aid and welfare payments are expected to be the losers in today’s Federal Budget - the sixth budget by Treasurer, Wayne Swan.

Opinion

Is the Coalition offering an alternative Nirvana?

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th May 2013 -  The Coalition platform is offering its own version of Not for Profit Nirvana and whilst this is most attractive, the sector is well familiar with the risks that a transfer of power brings, says Not for Profit consultants, Jane Bradfield and Julie Nyl

Opinion

Tick ‘YES’ for Local Government

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th May 2013 -  For a referendum to include local government in the Australian Constitution to succeed, it requires all Australians to recognise the important role of local governments in local communities, writes Jieh-Yung Lo, Deputy Mayor of the City of Monash in

ACNC Regulatory Approach Revised

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 8th May 2013 -  Charity regulator, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has released a revised statement on its regulatory approach following extensive community consultation.

NFPs React to Victorian Budget

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 7th May 2013 -  The Victorian Council of Social Service, VCOSS says the State Budget cherry-picks a few big-ticket projects, but doesn’t sufficiently invest for the long term to improve opportunities and wellbeing across the community.

Young Aborigines Concerned about Alcohol, Drugs & Gambling

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 7th May 2013 -  Young Aboriginal people feel more unsafe in their communities and are more likely to be concerned about the impact of alcohol, drugs and gambling than young non-Aboriginals, according to a major annual survey of young people.

NDIS To Be ‘Considered’ – Opposition

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd May 2013 -  The Federal Opposition says it will consider supporting the increase in the Medicare Levy to help fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme before the September Federal Election.

Opinion

NDIS Levy Makes Economic Sense

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd May 2013 -  The extension of the Medicare Levy to help fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme makes great economic sense for the future well being of Australia, says the President of the Victorian Disability Services Board and systemic advocate for inclus
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