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NFP’s Applaud High Court Decision on Cigarette Packaging

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 15th August 2012 - Not for Profit health organisations have applauded the decision by the High Court to reject a challenge made by international tobacco companies over the Federal Government’s plain packaging laws.

Review of ACNC Legislation

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th August 2012 - The findings of the Economics Committee Inquiry into the Draft Legislation establishing Australia’s first Charity Regulator, the ACNC, will be delivered to Federal Parliament later today.

Not for Profits Slam Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th August 2012 - Not for Profits working at the coal-face with the increasing number of asylum seekers to Australia have slammed the Expert Panel report delivered to the Gillard Government with reactions ranging from ‘shock’ to ‘disappointment’.

Victoria Secures NDIS Trial

Staff Reporter, Monday, 13th August 2012 - The Federal and Victorian Governments have reached an agreement to trial the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Barwon Region from 1 July 2013.

Wanted: 150 Community Leaders to Form New Political Party

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th August 2012 - The Centre for Civil Society, a public policy institute, is helping to form a new political party made up of community sector leaders to contest the next Federal Election.

Social Inclusion Report Card Revealed

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 8th August 2012 - Australia’s latest social inclusion report card finds that despite national prosperity, not all Australians are enjoying access to the same opportunities, with a significant group of people still missing out.

Mental Health Funding Guidelines Released

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 7th August 2012 - The Federal Government has released the funding guidelines for the $549.8 million mental health program called Partners in Recovery.

Loss of Tenant Advocacy Services in QLD

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 7th August 2012 - People with disabilities will be badly affected by the Queensland Government’s proposal to axe the Tenant Advice and Advocacy Service (TAAS) program, according to disability advocacy organisation, Queensland Advocacy Incorporated.

Health Needs Ignored in Aged Care Reforms – AMA

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 7th August 2012 - The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has criticised the Federal Government’s Living Longer Living Stronger Aged Care Reform policies for not placing a higher priority on the medical needs of older Australians.

Govt Urged To Extend Homeless Funding

Staff Reporter, Monday, 6th August 2012 - Not for Profit organisations have called on the Federal Government to extend its funding of the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH) beyond the end of this financial year in June 2013.

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