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A decade of reviews with little social progress in between, new report reveals

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 14th December 2020 -  Experts say the community sector must take the cycle of inaction into their own hands

Opinion

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Whatever happens in the US elections, the work ahead does not change

David Ritter, Thursday, 5th November 2020 -  It is time to think about the most effective thing that each of us can do next, according to our capacity, power and ability to leave the world a better place, writes David Ritter.

Opinion

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A broken promise on humanitarian policy

Jana Favero, Tuesday, 13th October 2020 -  The Morrison government's budget is a missed opportunity on the value of people seeking asylum to Australia's recovery and goes back on previous negotiations, writes Jana Favero.

Analysis

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Research reveals shocking detail on how Australia’s environmental scientists are being silenced

Robyn Gulliver, Wednesday, 9th September 2020 -  As Don Driscoll and his colleagues write, scientists in government, industry and universities are being gagged from communicating the evidence on critical environmental issues. Often, this means the facts don’t reach the public or government minist
NSW Labor leader Jodi McKay

‘We’re not going away’: Advocates vow to continue fighting until Modern Slavery Act is enforced

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 25th August 2020 -  "Every day that we go without this law coming into force is a day that goes against the will of the parliament," the NSW opposition leader says.   
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Open letter says the voice of charities must be included in national COVID-19 response

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 19th August 2020 -  "Given the critical role of charities in supporting and rebuilding both our communities and our economy, it is disappointing that the [sector] has been left outside of important national policy discussions about rebuilding our economy," the letter sa
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NFP working group survives COVID-19 commission shake up

Luke Michael, Monday, 10th August 2020 -  The group is due to provide a report to government shortly

Opinion

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The ‘second wave’ and the Australian economy

Joe Zabar, Thursday, 16th July 2020 -  Failing to address the unemployment and underemployment challenges facing the nation will have significant impacts on the social and economic wellbeing of hundreds of thousands of people for many years, writes Joe Zabar.

Opinion

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So, what’s the plan, prime minister?

David Ritter, Wednesday, 8th July 2020 -  David Ritter considers what Scott Morrison has in store for everyone who will be alive in 2040, and puts forward a vision of what the country could look like if we change course.

Opinion

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Terms of engagement – Time for a new relationship with government?

David Crosbie, Thursday, 25th June 2020 -  We have an opportunity as we move through the COVID-19 pandemic to re-establish the kinds of relationships we think are needed between governments and charities, writes David Crosbie.
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