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Video: A sector says thanks

Contributor, Tuesday, 4th April 2023 - For-purpose sector leaders share their appreciation for Pro Bono News. Since the announcement that Pro Bono News would be closing, we’ve been inundated with messages of love…

Be clear about your Voice advocacy, ACNC says

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 8th March 2023 - Charities can advocate for or against the Voice to Parliament provided they stay within the ACNC’s rules. The charity regulator has released guidance for charities planning to advocate…

Exclusive: National peak points members to FIA code over proposed govt principles

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Monday, 27th February 2023 - Fundraising Institute Australia’s CEO Katherine Raskob praises moves to reduce red tape in the sector, but says the proposed government principles come secondary to its own code…

Exclusive: Parliamentary Friends of Charities reveals priorities for the year

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 20th February 2023 - Pro Bono News can exclusively reveal the members of the new group, which promises to be a listening friend to the sector. Co-founders of the Parliamentary Friends of the Charitable,…

Fundraising changes welcomed, questions remain over practicalities

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Monday, 20th February 2023 - The sector is praising charities minister Andrew Leigh’s announcement of nationally consistent fundraising laws, but enacting the much-needed change is in states and territories’…

Fundraising rules to be harmonised nationally

Isabelle Oderberg, Thursday, 16th February 2023 - In a move that could save the charity sector $1 million a month and many admin headaches, fundraising regulations will be consistent across the country for the first time. Andrew Leigh…

Government announces “wide-ranging” review of charitable giving as it chases philanthropy target

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 13th February 2023 - A Productivity Commission review on the culture of giving in Australia is the first step towards the government target of doubling philanthropy. The federal government will conduct…

ATO to control all DGR categories under proposed reform

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Wednesday, 25th January 2023 - Current proposals out for consultation are aimed at de-politicising DGR eligibility, says assistant charities minister Andrew Leigh. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will…

Casting a sporting eye over Australia’s economy and society

Danielle Kutchel, Friday, 20th January 2023 - Charities minister Andrew Leigh’s latest book melds his passions for sport, the economy and social justice. What can Australia learn from sport about how to create a fair society…

Our favourite news stories for 2022

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 - The Pro Bono News team breaks down what captured their attention most during a year filled with an abundance of sector-worthy news. There’s plenty to celebrate in our sector this year,…

Workplace giving could help reach philanthropy goal

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 - The rate of workplace giving is stagnating, but the government believes it can turn the situation around and help it become key to reaching national philanthropic giving targets. …

ACNC celebrates 10 years

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 6th December 2022 - The national charity regulator commemorates contributions made to the for-purpose sector over its first decade in operation. The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission…

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