Current proposals out for consultation are aimed at de-politicising DGR eligibility, says assistant charities minister Andrew Leigh.The Australian Taxation Office…
One of the authors of a landmark 2013 report on taxation of the not for profit sector has called the recommendations “unfinished business” and says the sector has stalled…
Introduced in 2001, private ancillary funds have been a game changer for Australian philanthropy.When private ancillary funds (PAFs) were introduced to Australia 21…
Existing DGR organisations will have 12 months to register as a charity, if they haven’t already Almost all organisations seeking deductible gift recipient (DGR) status…
There is no barrier to charities participating in political activity where it is consistent with their charitable purpose, writes Neil Pharaoh, who argues advocacy can…
Sector leaders say Australia can learn from how community foundations operate overseas Community philanthropy in Australia is being held back by regulations which …
The charities commission will review 500 Public Benevolent Institutions this year Charities with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status are being urged to check their…
Dr Alexandra Williamson shares some of the key findings from her QUT PhD thesis exploring perceptions and practices of accountability of Public Ancillary Funds. Public…
Krystian Seibert does a deep dive into Philanthropy Australia’s policy priorities, ahead of the upcoming election.On 15 April, Philanthropy Australia launched its …
The definition of “in Australia” could have a significant impact on whether a not for profit continues to qualify for DGR status, writes Mariana von Lucken from HLB Mann …
It has been revealed the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) will be given expanded resources to police the deductible gift recipient (DGR) framework…
It is critical for the board of a not for profit endorsed as a DGR to understand their organisation’s DGR tax concession, writes Joelle Tabone from HLB Mann Judd Melbourne,…