As long as the richest and most powerful have the greatest influence over national policy, the interests of our communities will be poorly reflected in many areas of national…
If we are to reduce the level of entrenched disadvantage in Australia, we need to change priorities within government, and confront the fundamental inequality that places…
Australian charities working overseas will face new conduct standards aimed at preventing organisations from “being misused by a criminal organisation”.The Treasury…
Public service reform in Australia seems like a constantly moving weather front, lots of clouds, the occasional flash of lightning or thunder, but bringing no rain and …
Charities need to take a stand in making submissions to a Senate fundraising inquiry, uniting behind solutions to offload red-tape burdens, social sector voices say. …
National security is both important and challenging, but governments need to recognise that safety and security is about much more than international threats, writes…
The charity sector has voiced its concerns about the government’s Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme (FITS) Bill at a Parliamentary Joint Committee hearing, warning…
New guidelines from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) on political expenditure has left the charity sector “confused and uncertain”, with fears that charitable…
Major peak bodies in the not-for-profit sector have launched a “desperately needed” policy to improve how charities handle complaints. These 11 peak national bodies …
Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie looks at the sneaky foreign agents acting on behalf of foreign principals in Australia and the legacy of the Foreign Agents…
There are new income options that might be worth exploring by charities, writes Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie.Telling charities they should diversify…
Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie shares an extract from his opening statement before the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security,…