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Join Greatest Good in celebrating B Corp Month! Discover what it means to be a B Corp and explore our commitment to social and environmental performance. Learn more about B Corps in Australia and beyond.

Discover Greatest Good's recent B Corp certification, join our B Corp workshop, and explore upcoming events in our March newsletter. Stay updated with our latest initiatives and Mother's Day Gift Guide.

Jess Moore, CEO of Social Enterprise Australia, defines social enterprise on Channel Nine's Helping Hands: "A business for good, trading like any other but existing to make the world better." Watch Episode 22 for more

Queensland's 2024-25 Budget allocates $1.9M to continue the Social Enterprise Jobs Fund, $7.8M for small business support, and $10M for SME cyber security. QSEC commits to unpacking budget implications for the sector.

A new Commonwealth Suppliers Code of Conduct comes into effect on 1 July 2024 - meaning more procurements will be sourced from small to medium businesses.

The Albanese Government has introduced new procurement rules from July 2024, targeting 25% of contracts below $1 billion and 40% below $20 million for SMEs. Changes aim to increase small business participation in government contracts.

In sad news, Moral Fairground has announced it is closing, after 13 years of creating wonderful events and communities in the for-purpose sector.

Prepare for EOFY with this Australian Government checklist. Complete bookkeeping, tax returns, and plan for the new financial year. Ensure compliance with ATO requirements and stay organized for a successful year ahead.

Apply for SEDI Capability Building Grants: Up to $120,000 for Social Enterprises

WASEC welcomes Olivia Chapman as its new CEO, bringing over a decade of social impact experience to boost Western Australia's social enterprise sector. Chapman's expertise in network building, policy influence, and innovative partnerships positions her to drive transformative change and launch WA's first social enterprise awards.

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC) released it’s 10th Australian Charities Report.

A summary of the key regulatory updates and announcements affecting the for-purpose sector.