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Delivery of Family Support Program Under Review

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 16th October 2012 - The Federal Government has launched a discussion paper and is calling for community input into the future directions of its $1 billion Family Support Program delivered by Not for Profit organisations across Australia.

Mental Health Spend Up

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 10th October 2012 - Over $6.3 billion, or $287 per Australian, was spent on mental health-related services in 2009-10, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

Vic Legislation To Cut NFP Red Tape

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 9th October 2012 - The new legislation to reduce the regulatory burden and simplify financial reporting, trading, regulatory, registration and contractual responsibilities of more than 37,000 Victorian incorporated associations comes into effect in November.

Volunteers Need ‘Worker’ Definition

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 4th October 2012 - Volunteers should be included in the definition of ‘worker’ so that they have access to workers compensation, according to a new discussion paper published by the Australian Law Review Commission (ALRC).

Community Sector Wage Update

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 27th September 2012 - The Federal Government has released new information to help community organisations funded by the Commonwealth, to understand the amount of additional funding they may be entitled to as part of Fair Work Australia pay decision.

Govt Moves on Indigenous Constitutional Recognition

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 20th September 2012 - The Gillard Government will ask Parliament to pass an Act of Recognition acknowledging the unique and special place of Indigenous Australians.

Govt Moves to Ban NFP Gag Clauses

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 19th September 2012 - Legislation will be introduced to ban gag clauses in Commonwealth contracts with the Not for Profit sector.

Govt Accuses Opposition of Filibustering on ACNC

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th September 2012 - The Federal Government has accused the Liberal and National coalition of ‘filibustering’ to try to delay the introduction of Australia’s first charity regulator, the Australian Charities and Not -for-profits Commission.

Charity Regulator Start Date In Doubt

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 13th September 2012 - The start date of Australia’s first charity regulator on October 1st is in doubt after the Greens announced their intention not to pass the establishing legislation without amendment and until the concerns raised by the Not for Profit sector have b

Opposition Declares No Vote for ACNC

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 12th September 2012 - The Federal Opposition has formally announced that it will oppose the Legislation to establish Australia’s first charity regulator, the Australian Charities and Not for profits Commission.

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