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Test Case Brings Pay Equity Closer for Community Sector Workers

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th November 2009 -  Community sector workers around the country are one step closer to higher wages following the announcement of a landmark pay equity test case in the new Fair Work system.

Government to Host Social Inclusion Conference

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th November 2009 -  The Rudd Government is to host a social inclusion conference in Melbourne on 28 and 29 January 2010.

Commission Welcomes Partnership on Housing

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th November 2009 -  The Disability Discrimination Commission has congratulated leaders from the housing and community sector who have met and committed to developing a national strategy to improve the design of houses to meet the changing needs of families.

Productivity Commission Releases Draft Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 15th October 2009 -  There is a need for wide-ranging reforms and a reduction in compliance costs faced by the Not for Profit sector, according to a much anticipated draft research report released by the Australian Productivity Commission.

Productivity Commission Releases Draft Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 14th October 2009 -  There is a need for wide-ranging reforms and a reduction in compliance costs faced by the Not for Profit sector, according to a much anticipated draft research report released by the Australian Productivity Commission.

A Universal Superannuation Fund and NFPs

Staff Reporter, Monday, 12th October 2009 -  The Australia Institute has proposed the establishment of a Universal Default Superannuation Fund which would raise retirement incomes for many of workers on low income, including Not for Profit employees, who are not actively engaged in decisions ab

AID/Watch Loses Charity Status

Staff Reporter, Monday, 12th October 2009 -  Not for Profit organisation AID/Watch has lost it's charitable status after a long running legal battle with the Australian Tax Office - a decision the organisation says will have ramifications throughout the sector.

GST Amendments Affecting NFP Sub-Entities

Staff Reporter, Monday, 12th October 2009 -  The Federal Government's proposed reforms to GST laws includes an amendment to ensure that Not for Profit sub-entities are able to access the same GST concessions as their parent entity.
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