Now is an exciting time for philanthropy in Australia. The Government has pledged to work with the philanthropic, not-for-profit and business sectors to develop a Strategy to Double Giving to Charity by 2030. The Productivity Commission has commenced an inquiry to develop a policy agenda to double giving and will release its draft report in November this year, creating scope for the Government to develop a ‘double giving’ package of reforms for the May 2024 Budget. The response to the Productivity Commission has been enormous – with 250+ submissions from across the nation. Politicians from all sides of the Parliament are turning their attention to how they can help foster a more generous and giving Australia. This is a huge opportunity. The key now is to seize this momentum, creating a strategy to deliver tens of billions in additional support for our most critical social and environmental challenges, and helping to create a nation where no one is left behind.

Against this backdrop, join us at the Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit to continue the national conversation on doubling giving to charity by 2030.

• Charities Minister Andrew Leigh and Philanthropy Australia CEO Jack Heath will talk about how the double giving agenda can transform our nation.

• Kos Samaras, Director of the Redbridge Group, will talk about contemporary public views on giving, revealing the results of national polling and focus groups on the double giving agenda.

• Hear from the Productivity Commission, who will outline the broad directions of their thinking on the eve of their release of their draft report.

• Witness a lively debate in a panel session involving the Charities Minister, Andrew Leigh, and spokespeople on charity from the Greens – Senator Janet Rice, the Coalition – Senator Dean Smith, and a perspective from Allegra Spender MP, the Independent Member for Wentworth.

• We’ll have a session on the pioneering Investment Dialogue for Australia’s Children, which looks set to:

• Create a more powerful way for government and philanthropy to work together to drive social impact; and

• Help create an Australia where all children get a great start in life, and an equal opportunity to thrive.

• We’ll also discuss key elements of the agenda, including the potential of:

• A National Giving Campaign to create a more generous and giving culture;

• An expanded network of Community Foundations to empower all Australians to get involving in giving and volunteering in their local community; and

• Super bequests to radically expand giving in Australia across the 21st century.

The final program is available on the 'Programs tab; or on your event App.

The Summit event is at capacity and the registration portal is now closed. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email programs@philanthropy.org.au.