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Problem Gambling Inquiry For Victoria

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th June 2012 -  The Victorian Coalition Government is to conduct an inquiry into the economic and social costs of problem gambling, describing it as the first of its kind in Australia.

Consumer Group to Shape Mental Health Reforms

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th June 2012 -  The Federal Government has establishment of a Consumer Reference Group to set up the new National Mental Health Consumer Organisation.

TV Captioning Gets Go Ahead

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 26th June 2012 -  New legislation to improve captioning on Australian television to assist the deaf and hearing impaired has passed the Australian Senate and has been welcomed by Not for Profit organisations and the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC).

NFP Author Backs ACNC

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 26th June 2012 -  Controversial author and Not for Profit administrator Dr Stephen Judd has thrown his support behind the new charity regulator set to begin operating from October 1.

Opinion

NFP Policy on the Main Political Stage

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 26th June 2012 -  The true meaning of the Federal Coalition policy for the Not for Profit sector will be derived from how the words are implemented and what they mean in practice says David Crosbie, the CEO of the Community Council for Australia.

Start Date for Community Sector Pay Rises Announced

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th June 2012 -  About 150,000 community workers will benefit from regular pay rises totalling between 23 and 45 per cent from 1 December this year, according to the Federal Government.

Warning On Aged Care Funding

Staff Reporter, Friday, 22nd June 2012 -  UnitingCare Australia said that the changes in aged care funding by the Federal Government will reduce the ability of aged care providers to provide quality care to older Australians.

Welfare Peak Body to Appear Before Parliamentary Committee

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 21st June 2012 -  Welfare peak body ACOSS has been summoned to Canberra to appear before a Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights.

WA Offers to Host NDIS Launch Site

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 20th June 2012 -  Western Australia has offered to host one of four launch sites as part of the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Tax Guide for Not for Profits

Staff Reporter, Monday, 18th June 2012 -  The Australian Tax Office has prepared a 2012 Guide for Company Tax Returns for Not for Profit organisations that are not exempt from income tax, such as clubs, societies and associations.
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