Charities fear the new law will act like a spending cap, forcing them to step back from campaigning to avoid triggering additional reporting obligations.
- Adjunct Industry Fellow, Centre for Social Impact, Swinburne University of Technology
There is no clear evidence that new regulations intended to crack down on ‘illegal behaviour’ are even needed. Most not-for-profit organisations are law-abiding and heavily regulated.
Christmas is the most popular time for Australians to give to charity. But it’s important to do some research first.
A comedian’s record-breaking fundraiser shows us the power of celebrity. But it also reveals the complexities of raising a lot of money very quickly.
It’s worth thinking carefully about how to give, to ensure you’re not wasting your contribution or inadvertently making things worse.
GetUp is already subject to the same type of regulation as a political party. By challenging its links to left-wing parties, though, the Coalition is seeking to strip away its claim of independence.
Australia is about to witness the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in our history, but giving through bequests in wills is currently low.
A parliamentary committee has identified major flaws in the Australian government’s proposed changes to electoral law, which have big implications for charities.
Donors play a critical role supporting Australian charities, but we should not attribute them with more knowledge than they actually have.
The record donation by Twiggy Forrest highlights the rise of more strategic philanthropy, which tries to tackle the root causes of complex problems through collaboration, research and advocacy.
Australians’ confidence in charities would be strengthened if any compliance action taken against them was made public.
We’ve put together an infographic snapshot of the key numbers and trends regarding Australian charities and giving.
Charities in Australia can be political. They can advocate and lobby to further their charitable purposes. But they can’t be party-political.
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