Media Release - 21 January 2011
Andrew Leigh, Federal Member for Fraser
Strengthening the not-for-profit sector
Federal Member for Fraser, Andrew Leigh, has welcomed the release of a consultation paper on the design of a new national regulator for the not‑for‑profit sector.
“This is part of the government’s commitment to strengthening the 600,000 or so not-for-profits and community organisations throughout Australia,” said Andrew Leigh.
“It’s about making it easier for not-for-profits to do what they do best – help people.
“We want to reduce red-tape and streamline processes so that the sector can spend more time servicing the needs of our most disadvantaged and vulnerable citizens.
“We want to hear from the sector on their ideas about delivering smarter regulation that reduces the compliance burden while improving transparency and accountability.
“This is the start of the process to deliver a “one-stop shop” regulator and the feedback from the sector while help determine its role, function and design,” concluded Andrew Leigh.
The consultation paper was today released by the Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten and Minister for Social Inclusion Tanya Plibersek.
In releasing the paper Mr Shorten and Ms Plibersek said Treasury will use the consultation paper to seek the views of stakeholders on the goals of national regulation, the scope of national regulation, and the functions and form of a national regulator.
Submissions in response to the paper close on February 25, 2011. The consultation paper is available on the Treasury website at www.treasury.gov.au
MEDIA CONTACT: Shobaz Kandola: 6247 4396
Do you like this post?
Be the first to comment
Sign in with