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New Discussions on a Definition Of “Charity” to Begin

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 20th October 2011 - The Federal Government is about to release a consultation paper to the Not for Profit sector on the key issues around a statutory definition of ‘charity’ - falling short of offering a final definition for consideration.

New Funding Announced to Fight Slavery and Trafficking

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 19th October 2011 - The Gillard Government says it is stepping up the fight against labour trafficking – granting more than $485,000 to combat slavery and human trafficking in Australia.

Community Sector Demands End to Offshore Processing

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 13th October 2011 - With the Gillard Government’s Migration Act changes facing almost certain defeat, Australian churches have joined welfare organisations and refugee advocacy groups in calling on the government to put an end to off-shore processing.

MP Stops Malaysia Swap Deal

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 13th October 2011 - The Gillard Government faces the embarrassing prospect of being the first government since 1929 to lose legislation in the lower house after National MP Tony Crook announced he would oppose the Government’s Malaysia swap deal.

Mental Health Spending in Australia Revealed

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 13th October 2011 - More than $5.8 billion – or close to $270 per person – is spent on mental health services each year in Australia, according to new data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

Malaysia Deal May Be Safer: UNHCR

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 11th October 2011 - The Gillard Government’s proposed Malaysia swap plan has received an unlikely boost, with the United Nations refugee agency saying the Malaysia deal may offer better protection for asylum seekers compared to staying in detention in Australia.

Govt Wants National Debate on NDIS Funding

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th October 2011 - The Federal Government is firmly committed to implementing a National Disability Insurance Scheme, however it remains unsure how the $6.4 billion in funding should be raised, the National Tax Forum has heard.

Community Sector Outlines National Tax Forum Wishlist

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 4th October 2011 - The Australian Not for Profit sector is calling on participants at the National Tax Forum to work together on finding solutions to housing affordability, ageing population, workforce participation and poverty, instead of being caught up in the same o

Dignity Must Feature in Tax Reform: UnitingCare

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 29th September 2011 - Community service organisation UnitingCare Australia is calling on the Federal Government to consider the dignity of Australians living below the poverty line ahead of next week’s Tax Forum.

Aid Agencies Call for Bipartisan Support to Save Lives

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 22nd September 2011 - Australia’s World Vision and Oxfam have joined 18 other international aid agencies calling for government action to help lives in Somalia.

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