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Briefing paper
No good deed goes unpunished: the effect of Coalition–Labor “political campaigners” amendments on charities
Publisher
Charities
Law reform
Political campaigns
Legislation
Not for profit sector
Australia
Resources
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Description
In the last parliamentary sitting weeks of 2021, the Morrison Government and Labor Opposition negotiated a deal to pass “political campaigner” legislation, although the legislation now refers to “significant third parties” instead.
Charities, including the Australia Institute, have expressed serious concerns that the legislation is ill-considered, rushed and designed to quell legitimate charity advocacy ahead of the 2022 election.
This briefing note explains what the laws are, how have they changed, and what the consequences might be for the charities sector.
Publication Details
Copyright:
The Australia Institute 2021. Reproduced with permission
License type:
All Rights Reserved
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
14 Dec 2021
