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Tougher Sentences for Attacks on Police and Volunteer Emergency Workers

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 26th April 2012 - The Victorian Coalition Government will legislate for longer sentences for people who attack police officers or emergency workers, including volunteer emergency workers, while they are carrying out their duties.

Australians Support a Rise in the Newstart Allowance

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th April 2012 - The Gillard Government and Opposition are out of step with community attitudes towards welfare payments with a new survey showing that Australians support an $84 increase to the Newstart Allowance.

Not for Profit Sector Welcomes Aged Care Overhaul

Staff Reporter, Friday, 20th April 2012 - Not for Profit organisations around the country have welcomed the Gillard Government’s announcement to overhaul Australia’s aged care system.

Government Announces Aged Care Reforms

Staff Reporter, Friday, 20th April 2012 - The Gillard Government has today announced a $3.7 billion overhaul to the aged care system.

PM Announces Start Date of NDIS

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th April 2012 - Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced that Stage One of the National Disability Insurance Scheme will start mid 2013 - but the PM has stopped short of revealing where the scheme will start.

Govt Revises Draft Bill on Tax Concessions for NFPs

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th April 2012 - The Federal Government has released a revised exposure draft on the special conditions for tax concessions for Not for Profit entities, including the controversial ‘in Australia’ condition.

ATO Calls for NFPs to Update Their Details

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th April 2012 - The Australian Tax Office has called on organisations that are endorsed as tax concession charities to update their details before the new charity regulator begins operation.

Govt Responds to Report on Economic Potential of Senior Australians

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th April 2012 - The Federal Government is to spend $10 million on a new Jobs Bonus to help keep older Australians in the workforce while initiating a review of the existing laws around volunteering for those who want to retire, to ensure adequate protection from civ

Disability Protest Against Vic Public Transport

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th April 2012 - More than 60 people from Victorian disability support groups have protested on the steps of Parliament House today calling for better accessibility to the state’s public transport system.

COAG Moves on Major Not for Profit Issues

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th April 2012 - The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has moved on a number of major issues affecting the Not for Profit sector in the areas of Sector reform as well as a national approach to mental health care.

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