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Four dimensions of government failure

David Crosbie, Thursday, 9th September 2021 - David Crosbie shares his analysis of four areas of government failure, and laments the arrogance that is preventing governments from acknowledging their mistakes and learning …

NSW offers support to charities – but much more is needed

Contributor, Thursday, 2nd September 2021 - In this open letter sent to all Australian politicians, the Charities Crisis Cabinet endorses the additional funding announced by the NSW government but calls for more support to…

Transparency – sure thing!

David Crosbie, Thursday, 12th August 2021 - Most of us in the charity sector believe in transparency, but it is both hypocritical and ill-informed for this government to argue the community is demanding more transparency from…

Good policy matters

David Crosbie, Thursday, 29th July 2021 - We are at a point in time where we need to reinvent the whole idea of good government policy and why it is so fundamental, writes David Crosbie. I am old enough to remember a time when the…

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To thrive, charities must become purpose-full

Paul Bird, Wednesday, 28th July 2021 - To mark the launch of his new book, Paul Bird shares the six steps he believes will help companies and charities achieve lasting social and environmental impact alongside better operating…

‘There’s no need for these regulations’ – Charities fear changes to governance standards will have a negative effect

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 27th July 2021 - Nearly one in six charities believe they could have faced deregistration in the past year if the controversial new regime had been in place Almost two thirds of Australian charities…

Charities underpaying staff explained

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 22nd July 2021 - 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, any misbehaviour…

‘The average charity is about as likely to engage in illegal activism as the average person is to commit murder’

Andrew Leigh, Wednesday, 30th June 2021 - Shadow Assistant Minister for Charities Andrew Leigh takes aim at the federal government’s most recent “war on charities”. If you listen to the Morrison government talk about activist…

Australia’s community sector threatened by ‘a trilogy of terror’

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 24th June 2021 - NFPs are struggling against an increased demand for services, a reduction in donations and a collapse in volunteering There’s work to do to ensure the community sector survives,…

It’s time.

David Crosbie, Thursday, 17th June 2021 - Every charity that wants to advocate for their community should now be thinking about developing an election action plan, writes David Crosbie. There will be an election in Australia…

Victoria’s COVID lockdown reminds us how many rely on food charity. Here’s how we plan for the next inevitable crisis

Fiona McKay, Wednesday, 9th June 2021 - To ensure we can assist all in need during the next inevitable crisis, we need to make sure charities are better funded, and can quickly respond to increased need, writes Fiona McKay.…

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