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ABS publish not-for-profit sector plan

Wed, 1 September 2010 The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has published a Draft Information Development Plan for the not-for-profit (NFP) sector.

Survey released on sustainability in NFPs

Thu, 19 August 2010 A new survey has found that environmentally sustainable practices are considered beneficial for not-for-profits (NFPs).

Supported Employment Discussion Paper

Fri, 23 July 2010 The Federal Government has launched a discussion paper entitled Inclusion for people with disability through sustainable supported employment.

ATO releases Compliance Program 2010-11

Thu, 22 July 2010 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released their annual Compliance Program.

Finding Australia’s Social Enterprise Sector report released

Thu, 8 July 2010 The Finding Australia’s Social Enterprise Sector (FASES) project, which aimed to define social enterprise, has produced its final report.

Update: Homelessness National Quality Framework

Mon, 5 July 2010 Feedback from stage one consultations on the Homelessness National Quality Framework is now available.

Taxation guides and amendments to assist NFPs

Fri, 2 July 2010 With tax season now upon us, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a number of guides to assist trust funds and not-for-profits, and a new bill has been introduced to Parliament to provide tax benefits for community organisations.

Government requests public consultation

Fri, 18 June 2010 The Federal Government is seeking input from interested stakeholders on strategies concerning disability and volunteering.

NFPs to benefit from Government’s red-tape cut

Tue, 8 June 2010 A proposed corporations amendment bill should ease administrative requirements for not-for-profits.

$12 million community development fund for WA

Wed, 19 May 2010 Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett has announced new State Government initiatives to help community organisations deliver better social services.

Budget 2010-11 focuses on transparency for charities

Wed, 12 May 2010 The Rudd Government will introduce a new regulatory framework which is aimed at improving transparency for the charitable sector.

Leadership awards recognise third sector philanthropy and transparency

Wed, 12 May 2010 Recently announced awards have recognised leadership in philanthropy for Sidney Myer and in transparency for World Vision and Mission Australia.

Henry Review: ACOSS calls for independent commission to regulate NFPs

Mon, 10 May 2010 The Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) has called for the consideration of a national, not-for-profit regulator in its response to the release of the Henry Review and the Federal Government’s agenda for Australia’s Future Tax System.

Sumbissions requested for Not-For-Profit Housing Sector Paper

Wed, 5 May 2010 The Federal Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek has released a discussion paper entitled the Regulation and Growth of the Not-For-Profit Housing Sector.

Australia’s Future Tax System: impacts for not-for-profits

Wed, 5 May 2010 The release of the Review of Australia’s Future Tax System (otherwise known as the Henry Review) revealed a number of recommendations that will affect Australia’s third sector.

COAG agrees to establish national health reform

Fri, 23 April 2010 The Council of Australian Governments (COAG), which met from 19-20 April in Canberra, reached an agreement on health and hospitals reform to establish a National Health and Hospitals Network.

In the spotlight…

Third Sector — April 2010 ADIA: The Australian Drilling Industry Association

Tax concessions for not-for-profits

Third Sector — April 2010 The Productivity Commission has recently shed some light on the direction of tax concessions for the not-for-profit sector. However, the sector is keenly waiting on the release of the Henry Review to provide certainty for the future. Third Sector outlines some recent developments in tax

Survey released on not-for-profit job satisfaction

Wed, 21 April 2010 Satisfaction levels for both employees and volunteers are generally high amongst a diverse range of not-for-profit organisations, a survey by a Queensland recruitment company has found.

The gift of sustainability - generating income that lasts

Third Sector — April 2010 Roberto Scenna from ANZ Trustees explains why it is essential for not-for-profits to seek relevant professional help in structuring investments.

Banking on resilience

Third Sector — April 2010 Steven Lynch discusses the importance of enabling resilience in communities through socially responsible banking.

Update: ‘Organisational Transparency in the Third Sector’

Third Sector — April 2010 In the last edition of Third Sector magazine, the article from Andrew Hewett Executive Director of Oxfam Australia, entitled ‘Organisational Transparency in the Third Sector’, addressed the consequences of a lack of a uniform framework to promote transparency.

AASW’s Code of Ethics under review

Tue, 13 April 2010 To ensure that it remains relevant to the profession, the Australian Association of Social Workers (AWSA) is undertaking a comprehensive review of its Code of Ethics.

New awards to recognise innovative Australians

Thu, 8 April 2010 The contribution of innovative groups and individuals to Australian society will be further recognised with the the Australian Business Arts Foundation and Our Community announcing new categories and awards.

Opportunity for NFP leaders to study at Harvard

Wed, 24 March 2010 The Harvard Club of Australia is looking for potential recipients of its annual Non Profit Fellowship Award.

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