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Pay Decision A ‘Disturbing Outcome’ – Chamber of Commerce

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 1st February 2012 -  The majority decision handed down by Fair Work Australia in the equal remuneration case is a disturbing outcome that must be quarantined, says the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Unions “Jumping For Joy” Over Equal Pay Decision

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 1st February 2012 -  Unionists say they are ‘jumping for joy” in the landmark equal pay decision by Fair Work Australia.

Payday for Community Workers as FWA Agrees on Equal Pay

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 1st February 2012 -  Fair Work Australia has found in favour of the community sector equal pay claim which will see major pay rises for tens of thousands of workers across the country.

PilchConnect Warns on NFP Governance Reforms

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 31st January 2012 -  Specialist Not for Profit legal service, PilchConnect, says it has serious and fundamental concerns over suggestions raised in the Federal Government’s Not for Profit Governance Paper and wants any changes to governance arrangements deferred.

Report on Government Services 2012 Released

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 31st January 2012 -  The Report on Government Services 2012 has been released by the Commonwealth highlighting performance and funding issues around aged care, child protection and disability services.

Community Engagement on Drug and Alcohol Reform

Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th January 2012 -  Victorians will have the opportunity to help shape a new alcohol and drug strategy, following pressure to undertake community engagement on the reforms by the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA).

NFP Coalition Warns on Aged Care Crisis

Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th January 2012 -  A coalition of 28 peak organisations has warned the Federal Government that the aged care sector is headed for a “crisis” unless urgent reform is undertaken.

Facebook To Engage Community Sector in Remote Australia

Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th January 2012 -  The Federal Government’s Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission (ACNC) has launched a Facebook page in the hope of facilitating ongoing engagement with people living in rural and remote areas.

Government Urged to Bolster AIDS Funding

Staff Reporter, Friday, 27th January 2012 -  The Federal Government is being urged not to turn its back on funding to fight HIV and to bring forward its financial commitment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Geoffrey Rush Named Australian of the Year 2012

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 25th January 2012 -  Actor and performing arts mentor Geoffrey Rush has been named the Australian of the Year for 2012 by Prime Minister Julia Gillard at a special ceremony in Canberra.
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