COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR AUSTRALIA
We are an independent member-based charity peak body dedicated to building flourishing communities by enhancing the extraordinary work of Australia’s not-for-profit sector. We do this by changing the way governments, communities and the not-for-profit sector relate to one another. In particular, this includes establishing a regulatory environment that works for community organisations - not against them. Find out more...
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Spreadsheets, data, metrics can be valuable - but may not provide a full or reliable picture of a charities effectiveness and impact. Each charity has a story to tell. We should listen very carefully before jumping to judgement writes CCA CEO David Crosbie in Pro Bono News, 28 September 2022
As it disbands, CCA CEO David Crosbie pays tribute to the achievements of the Charities Crisis Cabinet, which was conceived and convened at the start of the pandemic. Pro Bono News, 8 September 2022.
Over 70 leaders from across the charities sector joined Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, the Hon Andrew Leigh MP in full and frank discussion in a Charities Roundtable on 31 August 2022, held ahead of the Jobs and Skills Summit. The outcomes of the roundtable will be communicated directly to the Treasurer by the Assistant Minister for consideration as part of the Jobs and Skills Summit. The Roundtable covered a wide range of issues. Key points are summarised here:
CCA will hold a charities and NFP roundtable with the Assistant Minister for charities, ahead of the Government's Jobs and Skills Summit, writes CCA CEO David Crosbie. Pro Bono News, 24 August 2022.
This brief submission outlines key issues in relation to the legislation establishing the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC) with a focus on possible legislative changes.
