15 December 2020
The Australian Council of Social Service says that the agreement signed by federal, state and territory treasurers to reform charitable fundraising regulation and create a cross-border registration scheme is a welcome first step towards the ultimate goal of comprehensive reform of Australia’s outdated fundraising regulations.
ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie said:
“ACOSS welcomes this first step towards reforming Australia’s outdated and inconsistent fundraising laws. This reform will ensure that charities that fundraise nationally do not have to register in multiple jurisdictions.
“Substantial reform to fundraising regulation has been recommended by multiple reviews, inquiries and a royal commission. Despite this welcome proposal, there is still significant work to do to comprehensively reform the hodgepodge of fundraising laws that apply to charities across Australia.