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The rationale for cutting advisory bodies has been reducing red tape - but the loss can often be a valuable counter-opinion. Image sourced from shutterstock.com

Dumping of markets advisory board is another independent voice lost

The decommissioning of the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee mans the government loses an independent source of advice - at a time they arguably need it.
Cardinal George Pell reportedly led Catholic Church lobbying of the government to abolish the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission. AAP/Dean Lewins

Charitable treatment by regulator belies church complaints

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) was created by the former federal Labor government and began operation in December 2012. It is so new that some charities are yet to be required…

National regulation ineffective for charities

The scrapping of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) should not be seen as discouraging, considering…
The minister responsible for the not-for-profit sector Kevin Andrews will abolish the regulatory body that monitors tax concessions. AAP

Watching over the helpers: why regulation of charities matters

Kevin Andrews, the minister responsible for the not-for-profit sector, has confirmed that the government will abolish the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC) that began operation…

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