Policy / Government

Eyes Now on States & Territories to Fund Historic Equal Pay Decision

02 February 2012 | State and Territory Governments have been urged to commit to funding the community sector pay rises awarded in yesterday’s historic Fair Work Australia decision.

Equal Pay Decision “Milestone” - NFPs

01 February 2012 | The community sector has welcomed today’s decision by Fair Work Australia in the equal pay case for Australian community sector workers.

Pay Decision A ‘Disturbing Outcome’ - Chamber of Commerce

01 February 2012 | The majority decision handed down by Fair Work Australia in the equal remuneration case is a disturbing outcome that must be quarantined, says the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Unions “Jumping For Joy” Over Equal Pay Decision

01 February 2012 | Unionists say they are ‘jumping for joy” in the landmark equal pay decision by Fair Work Australia.

Payday for Community Workers as FWA Agrees on Equal Pay

01 February 2012 | Fair Work Australia has found in favour of the community sector equal pay claim which will see major pay rises for tens of thousands of workers across the country.

PilchConnect Warns on NFP Governance Reforms

31 January 2012 | Specialist Not for Profit legal service, PilchConnect, says it has serious and fundamental concerns over suggestions raised in the Federal Government’s Not for Profit Governance Paper and wants any changes to governance arrangements deferred.

Report on Government Services 2012 Released

31 January 2012 | The Report on Government Services 2012 has been released by the Commonwealth highlighting performance and funding issues around aged care, child protection and disability services.

Community Engagement on Drug and Alcohol Reform

30 January 2012 | Victorians will have the opportunity to help shape a new alcohol and drug strategy, following pressure to undertake community engagement on the reforms by the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA).

NFP Coalition Warns on Aged Care Crisis

30 January 2012 | A coalition of 28 peak organisations has warned the Federal Government that the aged care sector is headed for a “crisis” unless urgent reform is undertaken.

Facebook To Engage Community Sector in Remote Australia

30 January 2012 | The Federal Government’s Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission (ACNC) has launched a Facebook page in the hope of facilitating ongoing engagement with people living in rural and remote areas.