The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) today announced that its Commissioner, Susan Pascoe AM, has won a 2016 Leadership in Government Award. Commissioner Pascoe was announced as the winner of the Outstanding Contribution…

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Following recent media reports into for-profit fundraising agencies, the national charity regulator has partnered with peak bodies to help charities protect themselves,…

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The Executive Council of the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) elected Mr Cameron Dunn as President of the peak industry association at its Annual General…

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Volunteering Australia (VA) has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer for the national peak body and also His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) as VA’s new Chief Patron. Board President,…

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The Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA), the nation's peak public relations and communication professional body, has today announced the appointment of Anne Howard, MPRIA, as its new Chief Executive Officer. With twenty-five years'…

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The CEO of Girl Guides NSW & ACT has resigned, effective 28 October. The Board announced the resignation in a letter to all interested parties as follows: It is with great regret that the Board of Girl Guides NSW & ACT has accepted the resignation of…

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Changes to The Associations Incorporation Act 1964 (the Act), which affect most Associations in Tasmania, started on 1 October 2016. There are two changes that are designed to reduce the administrative burden…

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Earlier this year, Chairman of the Council of Private Higher Education (COPHE), Dr Donald Owers, announced that COPHE's co-founder and long-time CEO, Mr Adrian McComb, had elected to step aside from his role sometime in the following 6 – 12 months in order to provide for effective succession.

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The National Rural Health Alliance Chair, Geri Malone, is delighted to announce that David Butt is to take up the role of Chief Executive Officer in October 2016. “David Butt is an outstanding choice to become the NRHA’s CEO. He is an experienced, effective and capable senior executive with a demonstrated commitment to rural and…

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Registration is now open for Associations Forum's annual CEO & Chair Symposium, to be held on 2-3 February 2017 at Stamford Plaza Hotel, Brisbane. Early Bird rates are offered until 23 December 2017, with package rates available for CEOs and Chairs from the same organisation registering together. The program…

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The Industrial Foundation for Accident Prevention (IFAP) announces its CEO, Martin Ralph, has resigned after 15 years leading a 54-year-old health and safety organisation. His resignation is effective immediately. While the search for a new CEO is undertaken, the Board has decided that IFAP President, Richard Mehan will step into the role, supported by a strong executive management team. Mr…

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