A REDUCTION in red tape, harmonised fundraising laws across the country, and research into the scope for a one-stop-shop regulator for the community sector are the tasks ahead for the federal government's newly introduced Not-for-Profit Sector Reform Council.
Social Inclusion Minister Tanya Plibersek announced the development of the council at the end of 2010, saying it would comprise well-known figures from the not-for-profit sector such as Linda Lavarch from the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies and Cassandra Goldie from Australian Council of Social Service.
The council will be established for a minimum of three years and will implement the government’s commitment to smarter regulation, reduced red tape and improved transparency and accountability of the sector.
The council will drive and coordinate the government's not-for-profit sector reform agenda and advise the productivity commission’s reports into the not-for-profit sector.
The council will work to implement the National Compact strategy, which is to improve social, cultural, civic, economic and environmental outcomes by building on the strengths of individuals and communities.