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Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Australian Sports Commission (PDF - 334k)

Submission 177 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


Over the past 12 months, the Australian sporting community has been engaged in an extensive consultation through the Australian Government’s Independent Review of Australian Sport. ... enhanced mental and physical well-being. These are outlined in more

Date received: 24 Aug 2009

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PDF - 135k)

Submission 174 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


We encourage the creation of a sustainable platform of reform rather than a once-off review. ... a single independent national regulator be identified. • a national fundraising Act be developed and implemented.

Date received: 27 Jul 2009

Brotherhood of St Laurence (PDF - 143k)

Submission 172 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


knights. The flagship of the quasi market approach in Australia was the Job Network. ... employment.’For that reason in the Job Network system, for profit provider organisations.

Date received: 21 Jul 2009

Australian Red Cross (PDF - 67k)

Submission 165 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


For example: • The not for profit sector produces many intangible benefits to the community such as providing networks and. ... This body should be embedded in a statutory framework, independent of government and independent of existing organisations

Date received: 3 Jul 2009

Victorian Council of Social Services (VCOSS) (PDF - 838k)

Submission 164 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


 capability – their underlying skill base (including personal skills, general life management skills, basic literacy and numeracy skills etc) and support network (including both personal and professional support service networks) affecting

Date received: 2 Jul 2009

Queensland Government  (PDF - 120k)

Submission 156 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


Queensland Health is currently considering implementation of the review recommendations. Queensland Government Submission: June 2009. ... In some communities strong networks of Government and non-government providers have a capacity to respond

Date received: 25 Jun 2009

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families (PDF - 446k)

Submission 148 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


The key causes of fragmentation identified in the UK Children’s Green Paper - separate targets, planning requirements, funding streams and review and accountability arrangements (cited in ARACY, 2009: 15) - remain key ... approach to service

Date received: 16 Jun 2009

Anglicare Australia (PDF - 167k)

Submission 140 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


on ‘the characteristics of semi-state agencies’ (Smyth 2008: 52); this reservation underlay the decision of many community agencies not to participate in the Job Network. ... This can be the direct result of contractual obligations, as happened

Date received: 12 Jun 2009

UnitingCare Australia (PDF - 185k)

Submission 138 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


4 UnitingCare Submission to the Australian Treasury’s Tax Review, May 2009 p10. ... Prepare bids and systems. Regulation and Compliance Costs. Reporting, accreditation complaints and review processes, licensing.

Date received: 12 Jun 2009

Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Association Inc (PDF - 48k)

Submission 133 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


review process, it is not proposed to breakup the document into a specific. ... This was a major policy initiative and followed. extensive Government and public review.

Date received: 12 Jun 2009