Policy / Government

Leadership Roles for New Charity Regulator Set to Be Announced

07 February 2012 | The major leadership roles in the newly established Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), are expected to be announced in mid-February after a recruitment drive that is said to have produced a field of high calibre candidates.

Baillieu Under Pressure on Equal Pay Case

06 February 2012 | Nearly 2,000 Australians have joined an online campaign urging the Victorian Government to fully fund Fair Work Australia’s equal pay decision and not cut critical services.

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).