Victoria Law Foundation is looking for innovative legal projects, which will benefit Victorians, to share in more than $200,000 from its next grants round in March.  Applications close on 18 March 2014 for the foundation’s General Grants program, which supports projects that help the community better understand the law.  General Grants are for projects requiring more than $5000, although grants are commonly awarded between $20,000 and $50,000.…

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  Statement from ACCI Executive Chairman, Peter Hood The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Australia’s largest and most representative business organisation, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Carnell AO to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Kate will take up the Canberra based appointment in May.  "The appointment has been made following a comprehensive recruitment process conducted…

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 Internationally-awarded content agency Mahlab Media is leading a complete overhaul of the content strategy for Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), with the creation of a new knowledge hub website, weekly enewsletter and fortnightly video channel, as well as the relaunch of the well-established monthly…

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New privacy legislation has now come into effect, with Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) replacing the former National Privacy Principles and Information Privacy Principles. The following article details the 13 APPs from the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012. For more information, visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner website.   Part…

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  On behalf of Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), CEO Patrick Reid extends Gen Peter Cosgrove the warmest congratulations on his appointment to Governor-General.  Peter is an iconic Australian who has served our nation well beyond normal measure. He will make a fine Governor-General and we applaud Prime Minister Abbott on the appointment. LASA’s loss is the nation’s gain. Gen Cosgrove served as our inaugural chairman, providing wisdom coupled with technical ability,…

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Associations Forum will be supporting the 12th annual International & European Associations Congress, held in Paris, France, on 27-29 April 2014. The Congress will attract over 250 association executives from Europe and beyond. The comprehensive three streamed agenda provides invaluable, need-to-know information to help solve your problems and establish best-practices. Plus, share knowledge and avail of this rare opportunity to network with your fellow…

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 AIME (Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo) has today announced the establishment of two significant strategic partnerships with the Australian Federation for Travel Agents (AFTA), the peak body for travel agents within Australia, and Sabre Pacific, a global travel technology company serving the travel and tourism industry. These new partnerships are a significant step forward for AIME as it continues to build its presence in the business travel sector.…

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Associations Forum extends congratulations to association leaders who were honoured with Australia Day awards this year.  Recipients included:MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION: John Gilbert Brogden, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Services Council, for significant service to welfare organisations, particularly Lifeline, to business and to NSW Parliament.Joseph Chakman, Chief Policy…

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Friends of ADCA, the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia, has launched a petition http://chn.ge/1b9KBCx to the Prime Minister to reinstate the organisation's funding. ADCA, the national peak body representing organisations and workers in the sector for nearly half a century, learnt in late November that the Assistant Minister…

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Western Australia Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) Chairman, Doc Reynolds, is pleased to announce the first steps in the establishment of a new National Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islands Tourism Body, with finalized name to be determined by the National Operators in 2014. Doc Reynolds and Simon Haigh CEO said: “With the endorsement of national Aboriginal tourism operators across Australia,…

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