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I was in Canberra last week, and it was insane…

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 14th February 2022 - Last week, Neil Pharaoh was in Canberra for a number of work meetings and stumbled across the “Convoy to Canberra” protests, which made for an interesting few days in the national capital.…

It’s time for the charity sector to invest in its capacity to shape the public policy agenda

Joe Zabar, Tuesday, 21st January 2020 - The not-for-profit sector must extend a hand to the Australian Public Service as it undertakes its journey of reform. Our first task is to invest in our capacity to undertake policy…

Drug testing trial obscures real solution to Australia’s drug and alcohol problem

James Toomey, Monday, 30th September 2019 - The best way to address a social issue is to eradicate the smoke and mirrors by starting with a clarifying question of “what evidence-based problem are we trying to solve?” writes James…

Youth Advocate Claims University Honour

Staff Reporter, Friday, 11th April 2014 - Not for Profit leader Jan Owen has been recognised with an honorary Doctor of Letters by the University of Sydney for her influence on public policy and the way institutions and organisations…

Govt Must Slash Charity Regulator – Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th February 2014 - The Abbott Government must remain firm in its pledge to abolish the charities commission and reduce red tape in the Not for Profit sector, according to a highly critical report by The…

Will a Smaller State Create a Bigger Society in Australia?

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 17th October 2012 - This article is by Helen Sullivan, a Professor and DIrector of the Centre for Public Policy at University of Melbourne. It was first published by The Conversation. It…

Policy “Ideas” Handbook for Election Victor

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th August 2010 - Australian think-tank, the Centre for Policy Development has published an e-book of policy ideas for the government that wins the August 21 Federal Election. The e-book called More…