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Coalition Unveils Plans for Charity Commission

Staff Reporter, Friday, 15th June 2012 -  Shadow Minister for Families, Housing and Human Services Kevin Andrews has announced the Coalition’s plan for a charities commission if voted into government at the next Federal Election.

ACNC Report Welcomed – Work To Reduce Red Tape Must Continue

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 14th June 2012 -  Community organisations have welcomed the release of the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission implementation report, however they said work must continue to ensure the charity regulator remains on track.

Peak Body Responds to NSW Budget

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 12th June 2012 -  The NSW peak body for social services has given qualified support to the 2012 state budget released by Barry O’Farrell’s Coalition Government.

Australia Doubles Aid to Burma

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 12th June 2012 -  Australian aid to Burma will more than double to $100 million a year by 2015, Foreign Minister Bob Carr has announced.

Plans to Reform Victorian Drug and Alcohol Services

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 12th June 2012 -  A new plan for delivering better drug and alcohol services has been released by the Victorian Government.

NDIS Would Be More Effective Under Coalition – Abbott

Staff Reporter, Friday, 8th June 2012 -  Opposition Leader Tony Abbott said a coalition government would be more likely to deliver an effective NDIS because, under his leadership, the government would produce the strong surpluses needed to fund it.

Abbott’s Plans For Stronger Communities

Staff Reporter, Friday, 8th June 2012 -  Federal Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott has said that he is more interested in an empowered community than in an empowered government.

Inaugural ACNC Commissioner Named

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 6th June 2012 -  Susan Pascoe has been nominated as the inaugural Commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC).

Victorian Government Releases NDIS Plan

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 6th June 2012 -  The Victorian Coalition Government has released a draft plan to prepare for the upcoming rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Definition of Homelessness to be Broadened

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 5th June 2012 -  The Federal Government has released draft legislation to establish a new national definition of homelessness to include caravan park and boarding house residents with no formal lease.
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