Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 4th May 2022 - We take a look at the announcements made so far on the issues of relevance to our sector.We’ve passed the halfway point of this campaign and we’re just a few short weeks away from the federal…
David Crosbie, Thursday, 2nd December 2021 - In light of the Jenkins report, David Crosbie issues a challenge to every charity leader to actively support those that call out inappropriate behaviour or misconduct within their…
Cassandra Goldie, Monday, 22nd March 2021 - The passing of the paltry JobSeeker rate through Parliament last week was Australia’s greatest fairness failure yet, writes ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie.Last week, Australian…
Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 27th September 2018 - Gender equality advocates say a guide on how to lobby women’s issues to parliamentarians will help take advocacy to the next level. The toolkit, released last Thursday, provides…
Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 9th May 2017 - The federal government has unveiled its 2017 budget with Treasurer Scott Morrison describing it as a budget of “fairness, opportunity and security” – making housing and homelessness…
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 8th February 2017 - The not-for-profit sector has called on the Federal Parliament to “stand firm” against cuts to the incomes of some of Australia’s poorest people, as proposed childcare reforms…
Tricia Malowney, Tuesday, 20th September 2016 - It’s clear that we need someone in Canberra who understands the issues that affect all Australians, including Australians with disabilities, writes systemic advocate for inclusive…
Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 13th September 2016 -
The prime minister has confirmed he will introduce the bill to enable a same-sex marriage plebiscite in parliament this week.
Malcolm Turnbull and Attorney-General George Brandis…
Wendy Williams, Monday, 12th September 2016 - Pressure on the government to drop the marriage equality plebiscite is mounting as the opposition leader has introduced a private member’s bill to the lower house calling on the parliament…
Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 30th August 2016 - Welfare payments, discrimination laws and same-sex marriage are set to feature on the agenda of Australia’s 45th parliament.MPs and Senators were sworn in on Tuesday morning, almost…
Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 30th August 2016 -
A growing number of directors want the federal government to address health and education in the short term, according to the latest sentiment index.
The Director Sentiment Index,…
Ellie Cooper, Monday, 22nd August 2016 -
A coalition of welfare organisations has condemned the government’s proposed cut to social security payments, which is said to be the first order of business for the new Parliament.…
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