COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR AUSTRALIA

We are an independent member-based charity peak body dedicated to building flourishing communities by enhancing the extraordinary work of Australia’s not-for-profit sector. We do this by changing the way governments, communities and the not-for-profit sector relate to one another. In particular, this includes establishing a regulatory environment that works for community organisations - not against them. Find out more...

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Let the work begin

We should not confuse active government engagement with a belief that changes we want are on the way. The real work of turning words into meaningful actions is going to take immense effort, time, resources writes CCA CEO David Crosbie in Pro Bono News, 11 August 2022.

Dear Commissioner: Community Council for Australia

No one wants the ACNC to succeed in its role more than the sector itself and hugely knowledgable sector leaders are ready to offer advice, guidance and support, writes CCA CEO David Crosbie in Pro Bono News, 1 August 2022.

When taking a step back is the quickest way forward

We don’t need to reinvent the wheel for NFP sector reform. There are excellent reports still awaiting action writes CCA CEO David Crosbie in Pro Bono News, 27 July 2022.https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2022/07/when-taking-a-step-back-is-the-quickest-way-forward/

Rebooting the ACNC

The ACNC was a world leading charities regulator. Given time and good management it will be again. It starts with a reset of the organisational culture to one of engagement and working in collaboration with the sector writes CCA CEO David Crosbie in Pro Bono News, 30 June 2022.

The value of working in the charities sector

Australia's 55,000+ charities employ 1.38 million people - 10.5% of Australia’s workforce - with staffing an acute pain point across the sector. Time for charities to be included in framing more supportive and practical employment policies writes CCA CEO David Crosbie in Pro Bono News, 16 June 2022.

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Charities Roundtable Jobs and Skills Summit

Over 70 leaders from across the charities sector joined Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, the Hon Andrew Leigh MP in full and frank discussion in a Charities Roundtable on 31 August 2022, held ahead of the Jobs and Skills Summit. The outcomes of the roundtable will be communicated directly to the Treasurer by the Assistant Minister for consideration as part of the Jobs and Skills Summit. The Roundtable covered a wide range of issues. Key points are summarised here:

A lot of work to do ahead of Jobs and Skills Summit

CCA will hold a charities and NFP roundtable with the Assistant Minister for charities, ahead of the Government's Jobs and Skills Summit, writes CCA CEO David Crosbie. Pro Bono News, 24 August 2022.

Submission to the Treasury, Remake of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) legislation

This brief submission outlines key issues in relation to the legislation establishing the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC) with a focus on possible legislative changes.