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‘Silent heroes’ of 2020 left on the sidelines by the budget

Wendy Williams, Monday, 12th October 2020 - MP Andrew Leigh say the government “doesn’t seem to realise” the contribution that charities make, as Labor outlines its vision for a fairer society in its budget reply speech…

‘This budget falls drastically short for Australians doing it tough’

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 7th October 2020 - The social sector has expressed its disappointment over the federal budget which it says leave too many behind The Morrison government’s message to Australians was that “we have …

INFOGRAPHIC: Budget 2020 at a glance

Contributor, Wednesday, 7th October 2020 - Wanting to see what the 2020 federal budget means for the social sector? Take a look at our infographic for a quick breakdown of the winners, losers and the facts you need to know. …

This budget will only work if business and consumers play ball

Contributor, Wednesday, 7th October 2020 - The government is begging business to chance its hand and invest, so that activity and jobs can be restored ASAP: the question is whether it will feel confident to do so, writes Michelle…

What the social sector will be looking for on budget night

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 6th October 2020 - We speak to experts across the sector about what they are hoping to see It’s being hailed as one of the most important federal budgets in 75 years. A far cry from the surplus budget a year…

Equal pay for community sector staff hangs in the balance

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 26th August 2020 - The community services sector could lose upwards of $500 million if funding is not renewed Community sector leaders fear a “massive dislocation” in community services as a federal…

Setting your 2020 vision for government engagement – a checklist

Andrew Blyberg, Thursday, 16th January 2020 - As we kick off a new year, Andrew Blyberg from Fifty Acres looks ahead to the federal budget and shares a checklist to help not for profits craft a clear vision for 2020. Many organisations…

Advocates ask, why are NDIS funds not being used to fix the scheme?

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 3rd April 2019 - Disability groups have welcomed the federal government’s $528 million pledge for the disability royal commission but say a multi-billion dollar underspend of National Disability…

What the social economy wants from the federal budget

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 2nd April 2019 - The expected theme behind Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s first budget, to be handed down on Tuesday, is a stronger economy and a secure future. But what does that mean for the social sector?…

Opinion

The Budget – Beyond Economic Units

David Crosbie, Thursday, 10th May 2018 - The 2018 federal budget is about winning a contest and getting re-elected writes David Crosbie, CEO of the Community Council for Australia. When I listened to the prime minister and…

Budget Sends Positive Signal for Impact Investing

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 9th May 2018 - The Australian government has committed to work in partnership to build the impact investment market to scale, in a move that is anticipated to “instil confidence and encourage …

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