No more ASIC annual review fees for charities
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) commenced yesterday as the specialist regulator for charities operating in Australia. The introduction of the ACNC will affect the way charities interact with other regulatory bodies, including the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The ACNC and ASIC have been working together to ensure a smooth transition to the ACNC for charities that are registered with ASIC as companies or registered bodies. .
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ACL: removal of ATM's from gaming venues in VIC a win for problem gamblers
The recent drop in poker machine spending in Victoria is a win for problem gamblers and their families and should inspire further reform, according to the Australian Christian Lobby.
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AIDS challenge is about 'women's empowerment'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has recorded a video message for World AIDS Day in which he warns that nearly two million women are dying each year as a result of the condition.
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Sex trade bill withdrawn from SA Legislative Council, Christian group rejoices
FamilyVoice Australia has welcomed the announcement that a private member's bill to decriminalise the sex trade will be withdrawn from the SA Legislative Council.
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Asylum seekers to face poverty after release, charity groups under immense pressure
Charity groups in Western Australia have criticised the government\'s decision to release thousands of refugees without the right to work, warning that they would face a life of poverty and insecurity.
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Brits concerned about marriage breakdown
Most Brits feel that marriage\'s fall from grace has not been good for society, a new survey has found.
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Christians get behind activism to end gender-based violence
Christians around the world are taking part in 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.
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UK Parliament challenge church over disallowing women to become bishops
The Church of England was faced with difficult questions in the House of Commons after failing to pass legislation that would have allowed women to be bishops.
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Royal Commission joint funding ruled out by Queensland Attorney General
The Queensland state government has refused to fund the establishment of the Royal Commission into child sex abuse and institutional response, announced by Prime Minister Julia Gillard last week.
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Christian lobby welcomes PM's $50m pledge to fight sex trafficking but says legal prostitution is fuelling it
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) has welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement that Australia will fund $50 million in an effort to reduce the trafficking of people in Asia, but remains concerned that it is not doing enough to combat the sex trafficking problem in Australia.
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NZ Study: people enjoy sex and alcohol more than having kids and practising faith
A new study from New Zealand has found that people enjoy sex and consuming alcohol more than they do having kids or practicing their faith.
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Abortion supported by Genesis passage, claimed liberal Christian group
Some progressive Christians have recently endorsed a controversial interpretation of a biblically-backed idea that involves abortion and the actual moment that life begins.