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Petition Calls for Withdrawal of NT Intervention Legislation

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 20th March 2012 -  The Not for Profit Stand For Freedom campaign, created by Our Generation in partnership with ANTaR, will deliver a petition to the Senate signed by 33,000 Australians urging the Gillard Government to withdraw the controversial NT Intervention, Strong

NSW Govt Announces Social Bond Pilot Selection

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 20th March 2012 -  The NSW Government has announced that three private and community sector groups have been selected to develop pilot social bonds aimed at reducing foster care and preventing young criminals from returning to prison.

NFP Leaders Consider Youth Issues at Govt Round-Table

Staff Reporter, Monday, 19th March 2012 -  Philanthropic leaders have highlighted the importance of working closely with local communities to find solutions to a number of issues facing young people at a series of round-table discussions with the Victorian Government.

Keeping Human Rights Charter a Win-Win Decision – Not for Profits

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 15th March 2012 -  A Victorian Government decision to keep and strengthen its Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities has been welcomed by the Not for Profit Sector.

Review Underway of Workforce Limitations on Older Australians

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 14th March 2012 -  A review of Commonwealth legislation and policies that prevent older people from participating in the workforce or other productive work has started in Canberra.

New Legislation Means NFP Boards To Demand Cashflow Forecasts

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 13th March 2012 -  While historically many Not for Profits have considered cashflow forecasts a luxury, new Victorian legislation will now make them essential.

NSW Churches Target Windsor Over Pokie Reform

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th March 2012 -  Local Churches in the Federal electorate of New England in New South Wales have delivered 1000 signed postcards to local Federal member, independent Tony Windsor, in what they describe as “a show of solidarity for poker machine reform.”

Arts Report Calls for Reform to Increase Philanthropic Giving

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th March 2012 -  A new report to the Federal Government calls for wide ranging reforms to increase philanthropic support for the Arts in Australia.

ACOSS Campaign On Newstart Surges Ahead

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th March 2012 -  Over 100 Australian Not for Profit organisations and 400 individuals have signed the ACOSS statement calling on the Federal Government to increase the Newstart Allowances.

Carr Appointment Praised by Aid Agencies

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th March 2012 -  Australia’s International Aid Agencies have welcomed the appointment of former NSW Premier, Bob Carr as the new Foreign Minister in the Gillard Government’s new Ministerial line- up.
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