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Saving Lives at Sea: the asylum seeker expert academic panel reports

Staff Reporter, Friday, 3rd August 2012 -  A panel of academic experts at The Conversation has drafted a statement outlining what it says is a fair, humane and workable policy approach to asylum seekers losing their lives at sea.

NSW to Hold First NDIS Trial

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd August 2012 -  The NSW Hunter region will be the first site for a trial of National Disabilities Insurance Scheme (NDIS) after the Federal Government confirmed an agreement with the O’Farrell Government late yesterday.

Aged Care Financing Authority Established

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 1st August 2012 -  The Federal Government has establishment an Aged Care Financing Authority (ACFA), as part of its aged care reform program.

Enviro Report Slams Vic Govt Record

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 31st July 2012 -  A report from Not for Profit advocacy group, Environment Victoria has slammed the Baillieu Government’s environmental record, saying the majority of Victorians think the environment is getting worse under the State Coalition.

Pressure Mounting On Queensland Over NDIS

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 31st July 2012 -  Disability groups in Queensland are continuing to pressure the Newman Government to deliver funds for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

NDIS Breakthrough – Liberal States Offer Trial Money

Staff Reporter, Friday, 27th July 2012 -  Last minute negotiations have seen a breakthrough with Victoria and NSW who are now set to have trials of the National Insurance Disability Scheme in their states.

Labor States Pick Up NDIS Trials – COAG Meeting

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 25th July 2012 -  The Federal Government has failed to reach agreement with Victoria and NSW on trialing the National Disability Insurance Scheme - looking to the labor states to set the scheme in motion.

Federal Opposition Slams Charity Regulator Bill

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 25th July 2012 -  The Federal Opposition claims the proposed legislation to set up Australia’s first charity regulator fails to simplify or ease the regulatory burden on Not for Profits.

FIA Concerns Over Charity Regulator Draft Bill

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th July 2012 -  Fundraising peak body the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) has expressed concern to the Federal Government over the latest changes to the draft legislation for the charity regulator, the ACNC.

Work & Family Juggling Finds a Balance – Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th July 2012 -  Many Australian families are juggling their working lives without using formal child-care services, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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