Media Release: Philanthropy Australia encourages engagement with ‘Giving Fund’ reforms and cautions against ‘cherry picking’
Philanthropy Australia
Wed, 11 Jun 2025
The Australian Government has commenced consultation on proposed reforms to the regulation of Public and Private Ancillary Funds, which are to be renamed as ‘Giving Funds’. These flow from the recommendations in the report of the Productivity Commission’s (PC) philanthropy inquiry, Future Foundations for Giving.
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Calling all leaders! Play it forward or pay it forward!
Fri, 16 May 2025
Philanthropy Australia recently launched the Philanthropy Leadership Summit 2025: Leadership for our times. Thank you to those of you who have already submitted an expression of interest. The Canberra Summit always sells out and we are committed to having a diverse and dynamic audience. We invite you to register your interest, and/or forward on the information to leaders you believe should be in the room.
What funders need to know about the Centre for Inclusive Employment
Dr Liz Branigan, Director, Knowledge & Practice at Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 16 May 2025
Philanthropy Australia’s Disability Funders Network and the Jobs and Skills Funders Network (JaSFN) are holding a joint session to discuss the work and practice of the recently launched Centre for Inclusive Employment. As work in diversity, equity and inclusion comes under threat around the world, network co-chair Dr Kirsty Nowlan writes that this is a critical time to consider philanthropy’s role in this space.
Reform of deductible recipient system a big topic at charities Pre-election Forum
Krystian Seibert, Executive Director, Policy and Sector Development, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 2 May 2025
Philanthropy Australia was pleased to see deductible gift recipient (DGR) system reform discussed by speakers from both main political parties at a community sector event in Canberra ahead of the federal election. The reform is a high priority for Philanthropy Australia.
Philanthropy Australia launches its policy priorities to grow giving
Philanthropy Australia
Thu, 17 Apr 2025
With the Australian election campaign underway, Philanthropy Australia has launched its policy priorities to grow giving. Through a process of engaging with members and partners, Philanthropy Australia has prioritised practical and focused policy actions that are essential to creating a better enabling environment for giving.
50+ stories for 50 years
Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 21 Mar 2025
This year marks Philanthropy Australia’s 50th anniversary! For five decades, our community has championed philanthropy, driving positive change across Australia. As an organisation, we have continued to grow, evolve, and thrive thanks to you—our members, both past and present.
DGR tax reforms to bring ‘new era’ for community foundations
Dee Rudebeck, News and Storytelling Advisor
Fri, 7 Mar 2025
A ‘game changing’ new Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) category that will boost community giving has been celebrated by philanthropic, charity and community leaders. The result of 20 years of advocacy, the reforms were delivered by the Assistant Minister for Charities, the Hon Andrew Leigh MP, who was acknowledged for his leadership driving the changes.
