A lack of funding to help charities deter cyber attacks is putting donors’ data and sensitive information about millions of Australians at risk, the not-for-profit sector warns. Peak bodies the Community Council for Australia, Australian Council for International Development, Fundraising Institute Australia and Public Fundraising Regulatory Association warned their members being targeted by criminal networks. Community Council for Australia Chair Tim Costello said: “The…

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Business groups have demanded the government cap any increase to the minimum wage at two per cent, in a bid to bring down inflation and avoid worsening unemployment. Smaller companies struggling to stay afloat say they've been left 'short-changed' in the federal government's third budget.  "Small business at the moment is being strangled by rising red tape and increased input costs," Andrew McKellar, chief executive of…

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ESSA is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Smith as its new CEO. Danielle is an experienced and highly decorated CEO who shares in ESSA’s passion for exercise and sports science. Her career spans more than 25 years across a range of industries including sport, major events, management consulting, chartered accounting and consumer products. She joins us from the Melbourne Storm Group, where she was the inaugural…

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The Board of Bowls Queensland had a sequence of meetings last night to fill the casual vacancy on the Board and ratify the positions held. Brian Marshall (centre) has been appointed as the President, Wendy Wilson (left) appointed as Vice President and Sunshine Coast District President Graham Tanis (right) has been appointed to fill the casual vacancy. Each of these appointments take on the term of their new position. Bowls Queensland BoardPresident:…

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AustStab, the Australian Pavement Recycling and Stabilisation Association has announced the appointment of Tanja Conners as its new CEO. Commencing July 15, Conners has plenty of experience to bring to the role, including her former role as the COO at the Australian Flexible Pavement Association, where she served for eight years. AustStab says the appointment signifies a new direction for the organisation,…

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With an aim of creating better government understanding of the biotech sector, New Zealand’s Life Science Summit had a positive breakthrough in just its second year. Held in Wellington’s new convention and exhibition centre Tākina, more than 300 biotech thought leaders converged on New Zealand’s capital Wellington for the summit. As a place where collaborative research, policy and innovative…

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  Have you ever wondered how business events, exhibitions and national conferences are built and who the supplier and service providers are behind them? Moreton Hire is one of Australia’s most trusted business event suppliers, and has been building meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and events of large and small scale for 55 years. As a long-time partner of Association Forum, they are the…

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Association executives from across Australia have been impressed by the conference opportunities across the Tasman following an Educational event organised by Tourism New Zealand and Arinex. Three new convention centres have increased New Zealand’s capacity for association events - Te Pae Christchurch Convention…

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In California and Florida, getting home insurance is becoming an almost impossible task. It's either unaffordable or in some cases not being offered at all, with insurance companies pulling out in droves. The combination of climate-fuelled natural disasters coupled with increasing populations often living in risky areas is threatening the global insurance industry. This isn't theoretical for Australians.…

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As a member-based association, we are a reflection of our membership and as such walk side by side with them among the challenges they face. These challenges have been varied in recent times including disruptions in the supply chain, changes in consumer behaviour, and getting regulation ready. We are committed to enhancing our collaboration with industry stakeholders, connecting industry to share knowledge, and partnering with agencies that help prepare our members…

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  The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Board is pleased to announce it has appointed Rob LoPresti as Chief Executive Officer. Rob brings strong capability in education, governance and policy, and extensive leadership experience gained from senior…

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