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…
Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 17th August 2022 - 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 without the…
Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 22nd June 2022 - Introduced in 2001, private ancillary funds have been a game changer for Australian philanthropy.When private ancillary funds (PAFs) were introduced to Australia 21 years ago,…
Luke Michael, Monday, 27th September 2021 - 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 will soon…
Neil Pharaoh, Wednesday, 15th July 2020 - 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 be a very …
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 20th May 2020 - Sector leaders say Australia can learn from how community foundations operate overseas Community philanthropy in Australia is being held back by regulations which make it harder…
Luke Michael, Monday, 16th March 2020 - The charities commission will review 500 Public Benevolent Institutions this year Charities with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status are being urged to check their registration…
Alexandra Williamson, Thursday, 4th July 2019 - 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 Ancillary…
Krystian Seibert, Thursday, 2nd May 2019 - Krystian Seibert does a deep dive into Philanthropy Australia’s policy priorities, ahead of the upcoming election.On 15 April, Philanthropy Australia launched its Policy Priorities…
Contributor, Thursday, 27th September 2018 - 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 Judd Sydney.…
Luke Michael, Monday, 18th December 2017 - 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 from…
Contributor, Tuesday, 12th December 2017 - 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, who offers…