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Philanthropy Australia welcomes the release of the Productivity Commission’s Future Foundations for Giving report

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Philanthropy Australia has welcomed the release of the final report of the Productivity Commission’s ‘once in a generation’ philanthropy inquiry, Future Foundations for Giving, which was tabled in Parliament yesterday afternoon. The report makes it clear that the Australian Government needs to implement significant reforms to build stronger policy foundations for growing giving in Australia. … Continued

Government sidesteps its responsibilities to look after oral health of nation’s most vulnerable

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18.07.24 GOVERNMENT SIDESTEPS ITS RESPONSIBILITIES TO LOOK AFTER ORAL HEALTH OF NATION’S MOST VULNERABLE   THE NATION’S DENTISTS HAVE SLATED as a wasted opportunity the Government’s failure to properly consider funding dental services for Australia’s most vulnerable populations. The Government today (July 18) released its response to the Inquiry into Senate Select Committee into the … Continued

Government sidesteps its responsibilities to look after oral health of nation’s most vulnerable

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18.07.24 GOVERNMENT SIDESTEPS ITS RESPONSIBILITIES TO LOOK AFTER ORAL HEALTH OF NATION’S MOST VULNERABLE   THE NATION’S DENTISTS HAVE SLATED as a wasted opportunity the Government’s failure to properly consider funding dental services for Australia’s most vulnerable populations. The Government today (July 18) released its response to the Inquiry into Senate Select Committee into the … Continued

The 20% Student Loan Tax Is A Barrier To Equity And Access In Higher Education

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  To improve equity and access to higher education, the 20% student loan tax on FEE-HELP loans needs to be abolished, according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent higher education, skills training, and international education providers. The 20% student loan tax (formally known as a ‘loan fee’) is levied … Continued

Peak body sounds alarm on plummeting Australian aid transparency

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Wednesday, 17 July 2024 The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), the peak body for humanitarian and development agencies, has expressed concern about Australia’s plummeting aid transparency. ACFID Chief of Policy and Advocacy Jocelyn Condon said the 2024 International Aid Transparency Index (IATI) showed Australia falling seven places to rank 48 out of 50 countries.  … Continued

Statement on Federal Government and Fair Work actions re CFMEU

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17 July 2024   Master Builders Australia welcomes today’s announcement that the Fair Work Commission is seeking advice on making an application to appoint an independent administrator to oversee the CFMEU.   The announcement is a significant move in addressing a range of serious allegations against the CFMEU while ensuring workers retain access to workplace … Continued

The ATO is here to help during tax time

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is committed to helping taxpayers get their tax returns right this tax time. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson acknowledged that for some, managing their tax affairs may seem tricky. ‘The ATO is here to help with support and guidance for those struggling with their tax obligations,’ Mr Thomson said. Tax Help and Tax … Continued

Poverty is persistent and growing in Australia

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The Productivity Commission’s latest report focusing on poverty, inequality and social mobility reveals some very concerning trends. It shows us that poverty levels remain stubbornly high with around one in seven people living in Australia experiencing poverty in 2022 – the highest level since 2001. “Australia needs to pay as much attention to poverty as … Continued