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CCA Pre-election Survey

Confidential CCA member survey to inform the National Press Club debate on 14th June

CCA has written to over 100 individual candidates seeking their views on issues critical to the sector. On 14th June we will host a pre-election debate at the National Press Club with candidates from the major parties - "The future of the NFP and charities sector".

We are now seeking your input into the this debate - please rate your response to the following 10 statements.
1.The major political parties should have policies that are specifically developed to support a stronger charities and not-for-profit sector including protecting the right of charities and not-for-profits to advocate on behalf of the communities they serve.
2.The major political parties should have policies that are specifically developed to support a stronger charities and not-for-profit sector.
3.The problems with short term contracts, uncertainty, and the ceasing of government funding at short notice must be part of the policy agenda of major parties.
4.The problems with multiple fundraising regulations, increasing compliance requirements, red tape and duplication must be part of the agenda of major parties.
5.Each major political party should identify a Minister who will accept responsibility for the relationship between the government and NFPs, including regulations and compliance.
6.Political parties should clearly outline how they will support an increase in philanthropy, workplace giving, and volunteerism in Australia.
7.Political parties should commit to making DGR status more closely linked to charitable status with the one regulator (ACNC) making the determination.
8.All political parties should support the development of a national forward plan to identify risks, opportunities and ways to strengthen the NFP sector in the future.
9.If anything, the ALP seem more committed to supporting a stronger NFP sector.
10.If anything, the Coalition (LNP) seem more committed to supporting a stronger NFP sector.
11.If anything, the Greens seem more committed to supporting a stronger NFP sector.