Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 9th April 2015 -
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.
Assistant Treasurer…
Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 2nd April 2015 -
The Competition Policy Review Report has adopted some commendable principles, particularly the emphasis on placing the consumer at the centre of all services, writes David Crosbie…
Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 10th February 2015 - 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 and…
Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 3rd February 2015 - 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 leadership…
Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st October 2014 -
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 more in…
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 25th September 2014 - 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.
According to the Australian…
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 14th May 2014 -
Not for Profit sector confidence remains low despite some positive Federal Budget measures, according to the Community Council for Australia.
Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 6th May 2014 -
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 after the…
Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 25th March 2014 -
Not for Profit peak body organisations have launched an urgent sector survey to investigate the impact of the current uncertainty surrounding Commonwealth funding.
National welfare…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th March 2014 -
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…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 17th March 2014 - 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.
With…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 27th February 2014 -
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…