Statutory Definition of Charity
The status of “charity” is the gateway to tax concessions for organisations in the welfare, religious, education and community sectors. The proposal to introduce a...
Governance & Leadership Articles
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What Makes An Effective Board Member?
Big Picture Thinking The job of a board (with the CEO) is to set strategic direction and determine goals for the organisation. Their job is... -
Prepare your organisation and your clients for a Clean Energy Future
The Clean Energy Future plan (commonly referred to as the Carbon Tax) was passed by the Australian Senate on the 8th November 2011. This plan... -
The not so serious side of sustainability
We often get so tied up with the issues of climate change and sustainability that we forget to sit back a little and see the... -
To Pay or Not To Pay?
First published in Australian Ageing Agenda, July-August 2008. Reprinted with permission. Image credit: Fiona Katauskis. Author: Michael Goldsworthy, Australian Strategic Services Board remuneration is a tricky...
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Conference & Event Updates
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Early Bird Registration Now Open
by Better Boards December 20, 2011REGISTER NOW Save $65 Per Ticket Limited Tickets Available Early bird registrations for the 6th Australasian Better Boards Conference and CEO’s Day are now open.... -
Call For Papers 2012
by Better Boards December 15, 2011The official call for papers for the 6th Australasian Better Boards Conference is now closed. Thank you to everyone who has submitted an abstract for... -
Super Early Bird Registration Now Open
by Better Boards November 25, 2011SOLD OUT Save $130 Per Ticket Limited Tickets Available @ Super Early Bird Rates Super Early Bird Tickets are SOLD OUT Super Early Bird registrations...
Latest Non-Profit Sector News
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ACNC Taskforce Discussion Paper Released
ACNC Implementation Taskforce Discussion Paper has been released to seek feedback on the functions and operations of the ACNC. The paper discusses the design and implementation of the new reporting framework for charities that will be administered by the ACNC and is a central platform for the Government’s vision of... -
The Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Begins Recruitment
The Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission is now appointing personnel to help shape the new regulatory approach and services of the agency. A number of positions will be available within the new agency and personnel will be appointed to the ACNC ahead of 1 July 2012. The ACNC and its... -
2011 Non-Profit Board Member Remuneration Survey
Better Boards Australasia is undertaking this survey to better understand the current state of Board Remuneration in the non-profit sector and thoughts and opinions in the sector on Board Remuneration. Through this survey Better Boards Australasia hopes to provide valuable insight to non-profit organisations, boards, board members and others in the...