On 16 February 2012, the Commonwealth Treasury released a
discussion paper on reform of charitable fundraising regulation in
Australia in the latest instalment to the not-for-profit reform
agenda.
The discussion paper is available
here.
The purpose of the consultation is to seek submissions to assist
in the development of a model for fundraising regulation to be
undertaken by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits
Commission. The reforms will impact all charities that seek to
raise funds from the public through whatever means including
raffles, fundraisers or auctions etc.
Submissions on the discussion paper are due on 5 April
2012.
Current regulation
Reform to charitable fundraising regulation is long overdue.
Every Australian State and Territory (except the Northern
Territory) has a different regulatory framework for charitable
fundraising.
