Oct 1, 2009 | GENERAL NEWS, IN THE NEWS
The decision could have serious implications for other not-for-profit groups that lobby government on policy issues.Aid/Watch monitors international development assistance to see if Australia’s aid spending is benefitting the poor or being used for other...
Sep 30, 2009 | GENERAL NEWS, IN THE NEWS
A bench of three judges, Susan Kenny, Margaret Stone, and Nye Perram last week said that the Administrative Appeals Tribunal had been wrong to overturn a decision of the Commissioner of Taxation to refuse to grant Aid/Watch charitable status. According to the Federal...
Sep 29, 2009 | GENERAL NEWS, IN THE NEWS
AID/WATCH has been stripped of its charitable status because it has a ‘view’ on government policy. The Federal Court ruling has raised concerns that public debate could be stifled as the core function of environmental and charitable organisations is put...
Sep 24, 2009 | GENERAL NEWS, IN THE NEWS, MEDIA RELEASE, PAST CAMPAIGNS
“The restrictive definition of charitable organisation applied by the Federal Court will send shockwaves through the charitable sector”, said Aid/Watch spokesperson Dr James Goodman.“Aid/Watch will continue to fight this decision and is considering...
Aug 2, 2009 | GENERAL NEWS, IN THE NEWS
Jose Ramos Horta claims the $3 billion pledged to East Timor since independence has never made it to the people. (AAP)A watchdog agency on overseas aid says many Australian programs for developing countries waste money.Australia is also failing to train the numbers of...
