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Violence Faced by Australia’s Homeless

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 15th December 2010 -  New Australian research uses ‘biographies of violence’ to highlight the links between violence and homelessness.

NSW Supports Emergency Flood Volunteers

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th December 2010 -  The New South Wales Premier, Kristina Keneally, has moved to guarantee job security for volunteers working with emergency services on the state's worsening floods.

Recycler Clarifies That It’s Not a Charity

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th December 2010 -  A commercial clothing recycler has been forced to make it clear that it is not a charity by the consumer watchdog, the ACCC.

ACMA Reviews ‘Do Not Call’ Register

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th December 2010 -  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is reviewing the Do Not Call Register after three years in operation.

Plibersek Announces Volunteering Advisory Group

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th December 2010 -  A Volunteer Advisory Group will be established as part of the Gillard Government’s plan to release a National Volunteering Strategy in 2011.

Australia Reports on Rights of Persons with Disabilities to UN

Staff Reporter, Monday, 6th December 2010 -  The Federal Government is to deliver Australia’s first report under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to the United Nations.

Office of Community Sector Safe Under Victorian Coalition

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 2nd December 2010 -  The Victorian Office of the Community Sector is expected to be safe under the new Coalition Government.

Uniting Care Australia Calls for Safer Gambling Practices

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd December 2010 -  UnitingCare Australia is supporting Federal Government attempts at an early roll-out of a full pre-commitment system to reduce the harm caused by problem gambling.

Aid/Watch Decision a Win for Charities’ Freedom of Speech

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 2nd December 2010 -  A majority High Court decision in favour of the charitable status of activist group Aid/Watch is being hailed as a significant win for Australian charities who engage in advocacy and lobbying activity.
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