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Time to Party?

David Crosbie, Thursday, 12th April 2018 - 
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Attacks on charitable advocacy may compel some charities to form their own political parties, writes Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie. Is forming a political…

How do Australia’s Foreign Interference Laws Compare to Draconian States?

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 29th March 2018 - 
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The suite of controversial foreign interference laws proposed by the Australian government have been described by their critics as draconian, but how does the Australian…

The Politics of Charities Receiving Donations

Contributor, Thursday, 22nd February 2018 - 
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The Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform Bill is threatening part of the funding pathway available to charities, writes Dr Steve Francis, managing director of FrontStream…

Philanthropy is Energised by the Power of Advocacy

Krystian Seibert, Tuesday, 20th February 2018 - 
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Philanthropy is excited about the opportunity to achieve impact through funding advocacy, writes Krystian Seibert, the advocacy and insight manager at Philanthropy…

Foreign Donations Bill ‘Likely’ to be Struck Down by High Court

Wendy Williams, Monday, 19th February 2018 - 
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The controversial foreign donations bill is “unconstitutional” and there is a “reasonable likelihood” it will be struck down by the High Court, a constitutional law expert…

Government Accused of Undermining Australia’s Charities

Wendy Williams, Friday, 9th February 2018 - 
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The government is undermining Australia’s charities, the shadow minister for charities and not for profits has claimed. In a discussion of matter of public importance…

Charities Unclear and Concerned Over Foreign Donations Bill

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 1st February 2018 - 
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The majority of Australian charities are unclear on how they stand to be affected by the government’s proposed Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform Bill 2017,…

Opinion

Gagging Charities Equals Gagging Communities

James Farrell, Tuesday, 30th January 2018 - 
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It’s difficult to understand why governments would object to charities and not for profits advocating for change, writes James Farrell, the director of Community Legal…

Charity Sector Welcomes Gary Johns Comments on Foreign Donations Bill

Luke Michael, Monday, 29th January 2018 - 
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The social sector has welcomed comments from Dr Gary Johns on the foreign donations bill, with the charities commissioner voicing concerns the proposed legislation will…

Electoral Disclosure and Funding Reform: An Explainer

Seak-King Huang, Tuesday, 23rd January 2018 - 
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Seak-King Huang, Principal at Prolegis Lawyers, explains what the proposed Electoral Disclosure and Funding Reform means and why charities and NFPs should be concerned.…

Charities Urged to Have Their Say on Foreign Donations Bill

Wendy Williams, Monday, 22nd January 2018 - 
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Charities are being called on to have their say on the controversial foreign donations bill “while they still can”, amid fears the bill could “erode democracy”. The Election…

Passive or Active – The Challenge for 2018

David Crosbie, Thursday, 18th January 2018 - 
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We should never underestimate the importance of collective voices writes Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie, as he sets a challenge for charities to be …

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