Ahead of the 2022 federal election, then Shadow Assistant Minister for Treasury and Shadow Assistant Minister for Charities indicated that a NFP Sector Expert Reference Panel would be established to guide development of the NFP Blueprint to ensure a strong future for Australian charities.

The Blueprint Expert Reference Group (BERG) was established in December 2022. Guided by its terms of reference, the BERG will deliver advice to the government including the development of a fully consulted Blueprint charting out a better future for the Australian NFP and charities sector. The blueprint will be used to develop a suite of sector-led workable and effective options for reform to strengthen social capital and a vibrant sector.

This paper has been produced by the BERG to invite public feedback and support talking with a wide cross-section of the NFP sector on the blueprint’s development.