Senate Hearing into the ACNC (Repeal) Bill – 23 May 2014
23rd May 2014
CCA CEO David Crosbie provides evidence to the Senate Inquiry into the ACNC Repeal Bill.
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Open Letter to Government: Civil Society Support for Independent Regulator – 18 March 2014
18th March 2014
Dear Prime Minister, We want to make it very clear to the Commonwealth Government and wider community that like most charities across Australia, we value the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission, and we want to see it continue its impressive work.
Not just cheap talk – seven Federal budget measures that will strengthen all charities
31st January 2014
The CCA submission outlines a seven point $35 million dollar plan to reduce red tape and improve productivity for the sector over the coming three years.
Media Release: New charity legislation to be enacted at last – a great outcome!
12th December 2013
David Crosbie, CEO of the Community Council for Australia has welcomed the decision by the Australian Senate to support implementation of the new definition of charity; ‘today’s outcome is a victory for common sense that will benefit charities across Australia now and into the future.
Church lobby in win over charities watchdog
1st September 2013
If Tony Abbott is elected prime minister on Saturday he will abolish the watchdog established by Labor to keep an eye on the billions of dollars received and spent by Australian charities each year. Royce Millar of the Age investigates.
C20 Media Release: Constructive contributions to the G20
1st August 2013
Australian civil society representatives have met for the first time to discuss how best to contribute to high-level policy decisions at next year’s G20 Summit in Brisbane. “The importance of sustainable economic growth as a means of reducing inequality must be front-of-mind for global economic decision-makers, because inequality not only impacts those most disadvantaged in society, it also stifles global productivity,” World Vision Australia CEO Tim Costello said.