The missing lens in the Budget debate
By Maree Sidey
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
While the post-Budget debate zeroes in on tax reform and who pays, an unintended consequence is being overlooked – policy settings that risk undermining charitable giving at a time Australia can least afford it.
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Strengthening arts and cultural philanthropy: PA’s submission to the Australian Parliament’s committee inquiry
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Philanthropy Australia has made a submission to the Australian Parliament’s Inquiry into Arts and Cultural Philanthropy, which is examining opportunities to grow philanthropic support for arts and culture.
Government misses another critical opportunity to encourage more giving in Australia
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
In response to the Australian Government’s announcement of an increase in the minimum distribution for Giving Funds, Philanthropy Australia has expressed concern that broader reforms critical to unlocking giving to charities have been sidelined.
Building an enabling environment for giving: Sharing Australian insights in Ireland
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Philanthropy Australia’s Executive Director for Policy and Sector Development, Krystian Seibert, visited Dublin as a guest of Philanthropy Ireland in October. Giving News sat down with Krystian for chat about some highlights from the visit.
Unlock DGR: Unlocking Australia’s full giving potential
Fri, 28 Nov 2025
Justice Connect, the charity that delivers high-impact interventions to progress social justice has launched Unlock DGR, a campaign calling for urgent reform of Australia’s Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) system – the system that determines which charities can receive tax-deductible donations and philanthropic funding.
Historic Treaty For Victoria promises ‘tomorrow can be better than yesterday’
Dee Rudebeck, Advisor, News & Storytelling
Fri, 31 Oct 2025
In a landmark session in the Victorian State Parliament last night, the only treaty with First Peoples in Australia was passed into law by the Upper House after a decade-long movement and years of negotiations between the Assembly and government. The Treaty will centre First Peoples in the decision-making process of any legislation involving Aboriginal people.
Read more: Philanthropy Australia’s recent submissions
Fri, 22 Aug 2025
Philanthropy Australia recently made two submissions to the Australian Government, which we are now sharing with members in their final form.
