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Australia Facing Housing Affordability Crisis

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 21st September 2011 -  A coalition of housing, welfare and community organisations is campaigning to put the issue of affordable housing on the national political agenda and pressure the Federal Government to do act on reducing housing costs in Australia.

UK Government Launches Fund to Back Big Society Innovators

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 15th September 2011 -  The UK Government has launched a new fund to find and back innovative new ideas for increasing volunteering and charitable giving.

National Tax Forum Must Consider Social Equity – VCOSS

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 15th September 2011 -  Special Tax Edition | The Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) has urged participants to the October Tax Forum to remember that the point of the tax system is social equity and stability.

Sector in the Taxman’s Sights – Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 15th September 2011 -  Special Tax Edition | Tax not only affects the work of the community sector, but the sector itself. After years of inactivity, it’s now facing significant tax reform and the devil may be in the detail, says Myles McGregor Lowndes from the Australia

Why Does Tax Reform Matter to the Community Sector? – Opinion

Cassandra Goldie, Thursday, 15th September 2011 -  Special Tax Edition | Why does tax reform matter to the community sector, beyond that it allows sufficient revenue to be raised for programs and services? Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) CEO Cassandra Goldie outlines how tax can change t

Victoria Backpedals on Human Rights

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 14th September 2011 -  Victoria could become the first state in the democratic world to wind back protection of human rights, the Melbourne-based Human Rights Law Centre has warned.

Govt Appoints Global Ambassador for Women and Girls

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 13th September 2011 -  The Gillard Government has continued to increase its focus on foreign aid and development with the announcement of Australia’s first Global Ambassador for Women and Girls.

Majority Back Gambling Pre-Commitment: Research

Staff Reporter, Monday, 12th September 2011 -  Two-thirds of Australians (67%) support the Federal Government’s proposed gambling reforms – including mandatory pre-commitment technology on poker machines – according to a report by progressive research organisation Essential Media.

Commonwealth Ombudsman Reveals Challenges of Social Inclusion & Service Delivery

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th September 2011 -  The Commonwealth Ombudsman has called on the Federal Government and its agencies to take active steps to improve their approach to social inclusion, in particular those who are newly socially excluded.

NBN Needs Tough Rules to Reduce Digital Divide

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th September 2011 -  The National Broadband Network risks contributing further to the digital divide if tough rules regarding fair treatment and financial hardship are not ensured according the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN).

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