A volunteer recently sued a bowling club for an injury he incurred while helping at a club BBQ. The case is a reminder for organisations tha…t they owe volunteers a duty of care.
Read more... Bowling club case reminds us of the duty of care owed to volunteersThe Treasury is seeking consultations on one of the proposed reforms for organisations endorsed as deductible gift recipients (DGRs).
Read more... Treasury seeking consultation on proposed requirement for most DGRs to become registered as charitiesQueensland has passed legislation which implements the Co-operatives National Law which brings the law of co-operatives in Queensland in lin…e with all other Australian states and territories, which have already adopted the CNL.
Read more... Queensland adopts the Co-operatives National LawWe're here to help organisations that are affected by COVID-19.
Read more... COVID-19 responseWe welcome developments that could lead to the harmonisation of fundraising laws in Australia.
Read more... Possible step towards fundraising harmonisationNew regulations for Victorian organisations that work with victims of crime.
Read more... Victoria - new regulations for organisations that work with victims of crimeThe Victorian government has extended the ban on evictions and rental increases till the end of 2020
Read more... Victorian government extends ban on evictions and rental increases to the end of the yearA joint policy statement on volunteer insurance from Justice Connect and Volunteering Australia calling on all Australian governments to sup…port Australia’s volunteer workforce in the COVID-19 crisis by overcoming the pandemic insurance gap for volunteers.
Read more... Addressing the pandemic insurance gap for volunteers
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