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Fundraising changes welcomed, questions remain over practicalities

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Monday, 20th February 2023 - 
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The sector is praising charities minister Andrew Leigh’s announcement of nationally consistent fundraising laws, but enacting the much-needed change is in states and…

ACNC appointment welcomed effusively by sector

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Monday, 21st November 2022 - 
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The appointment of Sue Woodward as commissioner of the ACNC appears to be overwhelmingly popular, including with the assistant minister for charities.  The for-purpose…

ACNC commissioner appointed

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Friday, 18th November 2022 - 
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A new commissioner has been appointed to lead the charity regulator for the next five years, and she is well-established in the sector. Susan Woodward AM has today been appointed…

The robot-led solution helping marginalised communities find legal help

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 1st March 2022 - 
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An AI project is aiming to dismantle the barriers getting in the way of vulnerable people seeking legal help  Unless you’re a trained lawyer, understanding the legal jargon…

New changes to Sex Discrimination Act leave many volunteers behind

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 14th September 2021 - 
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“It is time we support volunteers and ensure they are all protected from workplace sexual harassment.”  Under new changes to the Sex Discrimination Act, some volunteers…

Charities underpaying staff explained

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 22nd July 2021 - 
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We take a look at how some charities end up underpaying their staff and what to do if it happens in your organisation Because charities exist to make the world a better place,…

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A fair and just go for all

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 18th November 2019 - 
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Nicky Friedman is not your average lawyer. As the director of community engagement and the head of pro bono law at global law firm Allens, she’s using her expertise and passion…

Legal NFP powerhouses unite for global impact

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 14th November 2019 - 
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NFP collaboration to see pro bono lawyers connected to the vulnerable  The number of hours pro bono lawyers are working globally could double over the next five years thanks…

Volunteering gets half a million dollar funding boost

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 1st May 2019 - 
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The volunteering sector has received a pre-election funding gift from the federal government worth almost $500,000. Social Services Minister Paul Fletcher announced…

Volunteers Speak Out on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Luke Michael, Friday, 1st March 2019 - 
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Australian volunteers are feeling unprotected at work because of gaps in the law that leave them vulnerable to sexual harassment, a workplace survey has found. Results…

One Size Does Not Fit All – Legal Structures For NFPs

Contributor, Monday, 3rd December 2018 - 
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With Philanthropy Australia recently updating its governance structure, Justice Connect lawyer Jacob Wood outlines the key differences to consider when choosing between…

Charities Call to Protect Volunteers Against Sexual Harassment

Luke Michael, Monday, 26th November 2018 - 
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Charities are campaigning to fix gaps in Australian workplace laws that are leaving volunteers vulnerable to sexual harassment.
Justice Connect and Volunteering Australia…

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