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Understanding the budget cycle
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers recently delivered the new Labor government's first budget. Despite a tough economic outlook, there’s a lot to like for the social purpose sector.
Integrity in focus
What do the current high levels of interest in integrity in politics mean for the for-purpose sector? Neil Pharaoh explains.
Focus on Politics: Australian Capital Territory
The ACT Legislative Assembly presents a unique insight into a different form of voting – and has some very interesting insights, policy initiatives, and outcomes for a small jurisdiction.
Learning from Olivia Newton-John
Neil Pharaoh looks back at the life of icon Olivia Newton-John and what we can learn from her advocacy and charity work.
The jobs summit is only part of the story
As debate continues to rage around the up-coming Federal Government's Jobs and Skills Summit, there's one key point that everyone is missing.
Focus on Politics: New South Wales
With this revolving door of politicians, who needs Ramsay Street when we have so much drama in Macquarie Street?
Key names you need to know in Federal Parliament
Angus and Rory provide this handy guide to some of the key names our sector needs to know in Federal Parliament.
Focus on politics: Queensland
Angus and Rory do a deep dive into Queensland politics and some of the "shocking" results. But were they?
How to end up with the best hand after a shuffle
We reveal the ace that social purpose organisations need to keep up their sleeves following changes in government.