The Abbott Government has announced changes to the way Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs) will be wound up and how the philanthropic funds can distribute their assets.
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The Competition Policy Review Report has adopted some commendable principles, particularly the emphasis on placing the consumer at the centre of all services, writes…
In the light of the latest political “refocusing” by Prime Minister Abbott, the Government will need to hit the reset button on its relationship with the charities…
David Crosbie, CEO of the Community Council for Australia (CCA), reflects on what the shock electoral result in Queensland and current speculation about national political…
The Australian Not For Profit sector has been given a call to action to stop relying entirely on Government funding and financial institutions have been called on to invest…
The charity sector has a low appetite for risk especially when it comes to leveraging its assets, writes David Crosbie CEO Community Council for Australia.
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Federal Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews has delayed the release of a review of Australia’s welfare system – the interim report not expected now until…
Not for Profit peak body organisations have launched an urgent sector survey to investigate the impact of the current uncertainty surrounding Commonwealth funding.…
The Not for Profit sector can expect a mixed bag of changes, including legislation to abolish Australia’s charity regulator as part of the Federal Coalition Government’s…
After a career in television, Dr Robin Way made the move to the Not for Profit sector to work in an area that’s close to her heart. Dr Way is this week’s Changemaker.…
The Australian Tax Office has started planning to take over the regulatory roles of national charity regulator the ACNC, a Senate Estimates hearing has been told.
The Commissioner…