The NDIS boundary between state health provision and disability
Introduction A review by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal considered whether swallowing supports were part of the necessary supports provided under the National Disability [...]
Human Rights legislation passed
On 27 February 2019 the Queensland Parliament passed the Human Rights Bill without amendment with an expected commencement on 1 January 2020. Many [...]
A Scottish case around liability for care
Introduction Turning Point Scotland (charity) operated a facility in Glasgow offering help and accommodation to homeless people with an addiction to alcohol. Francis [...]
Royal Commissions – a primer
Introduction In Australia, royal commissions have usually been investigations into police and government corruption and organised crime using the very broad coercive powers [...]
Restraints of trade in an NDIS era
Most employers are aware that restraints or restrictive covenants in employment contracts are [...]
ACPNS Seminar: NDIS – An Honest Conversation
Paul is speaking at a seminar being hosted by the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Non-Profit Studies [...]
The KinCare case: What is a ‘non-profit organisation’?
Background A recent state duty case in New South Wales sheds some light on the meaning [...]
Tattersalls Club case: Ladies allowed in, men thrown out of Court
Background This is a case about voting procedures at the Brisbane Tattersall’s Club (Club) to allow [...]
Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook Forecast: Streamlining of DGRs put on hold for a year
In the Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook Forecast (MYEFO) released in mid-December 2018, the [...]
Trends in the not-for-profit sector: ATO NFP Stewardship group
Background The ATO convenes a stewardship meeting with NFP sector representatives several times a year [...]