Productivity Commission

     Philanthropy  Inquiry

Philanthropy Inquiry webinar

Alex Robson, Commissioner

Julie Abramson, Commissioner

Krystian Seibert, Associate Commissioner

 
Acknowledgment of Country
 

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we meet today. I would also like to pay my respects to Elders past and present.

A snapshot of the Commission

Policy ideas ↔ actionable outcomes

Key operating principles

 Open and transparent

Evidence based

Economy and commun\ity-wide perspective

Public consultation

What we will cover today

•          Brief overview of the inquiry scope

•          Introduce the inquiry process

•          Explain the different ways you can contribute to the inquiry

•          Respond to your questions and answers

This presentation, without the Q and A, is being recorded and will be placed on the website

Scope: Terms of Reference

1.    Trends and motivations for giving

Topics of interest

•          Why people do (and do not) give

•          Who gives, including different characteristics (age, gender, income)

•          Advantages and disadvantages of philanthropy as a source of revenue

•          Data, insights and case studies including those that are not publicly available

•          Alternative giving vehicles currently unavailable in Australia

Figure 1. Motivations for giving

2.    Opportunities and obstacles

Topics of interest

•          Regulatory issues and barriers to giving including:

─    regulatory burden

─    any gaps in regulation

─    regulator roles and responsibilities

•          Deductible gift recipient framework

─    issues and opportunities

•          Tax concessions available to not for profits

•          Ability of donors to assess charity effectiveness

•          Other issues you identify

3.    Reform opportunities

Topics of interest

•          Data and information gaps about

philanthropy

•          Public strategies to increase the status of giving

•          Evidence on the impacts, costs and benefits of reform opportunities

•          Other measures to support philanthropy in

Australia

Inquiry process and milestones

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2023                                                                                                                             2024

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How you can contribute

Questions

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 Further questions can be directed to philanthropy@pc.gov.au