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MEDIA RELEASE: Charities call for critical amendments to the Electoral Reform Bill
Australian charities have weighed into the debate about the government’s proposed electoral reforms, calling for changes to ensure that if the bill is passed charities can continue to have a voice in election debates. Around 40 Australian charities have written to Minister Don Farrell warning of potential unintended consequences of the bill that would disproportionately… Read More
Open letter to the federal government from the Stronger Charities Alliance regarding the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024
Our alliance warmly welcomes the proposed changes to improve transparency of political donations and bring Commonwealth disclosures in line with other jurisdictions. Many members of our alliance have been advocating for these changes for years. However, we are deeply concerned about the speed at which this complex bill is proceeding and the proposal to cap… Read More
Charities Alliance urges the Federal Government to strengthen its support of charitable advocacy
The Stronger Charities Alliance (the Alliance) welcomes the National Blueprint for the Not-for-Profit Sector (the Blueprint), which was released yesterday. The Blueprint recommends supporting charity sector advocacy as a key initiative and immediate priority. Read More
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