This afternoon I was reading an article in the ProBono journal about the outcome of the federal election’s impact on the not for profit sector (NFP). This sector includes community child care organisations like ourselves. David James reported that, whilst the NFPs were not mentioned in the lead up to the election nor in the raft of promises made by the three main parties, powerful lobbying by the sector has lead to a positive forecast for the future for us.
There will be a new Office of the Not for Profit Sector which will be located in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. This office will be responsible for the review and reform of policies affecting the not for profit sector. This Office will be supported by the Not for Profit Reform Council which will be made up of representatives from across the sector.There will be an immediate commencement of a scoping study to determine the role and design options for a one-stop-shop aimed at reducing the current complex reporting arrangements, making them more streamlined and simple. This study is due for completion by the end of next year and will represent the start of the reforms.
There has been a promise by the government to get things done quicker and easier and also to reduce the compliance burden. This means that the implementation and reporting of projects like the Rain Tree should be easier. The promise extends to a review of tendering processes, contracts and acquittals arrangement which are currently very complex, inflexible and time consuming.
There will also be a commitment to harmonising between the state and federal government regulations in regard to not for profits.
Finally, the government’s commitment to openness and more consultation, driven by a promise to get things done quicker and easier will give organisations like ourselves time to concentrate on the most important component of our jobs.. the families communities and regions we serve.
CEO
Janine Karetai
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