This report assesses the socioeconomic weight of the ‘Proximity and Social Economy’ ecosystem and its contribution to a sustainable, innovative and resilient economy and society. The research pursued two interconnected aims: to represent the social economy of today based on current data as well as to identify methodological and operational tools to improve this representation.

This once-in-a-generation inquiry comes at a key point in time. While the Australian Government has a goal to double giving by 2030, some of the most important policy settings that would underpin such an increase are not fit for purpose. The report sets out the Commission’s findings and recommendations to provide firm foundations for philanthropy...

The Committee's first interim report showed that many Australians are now doing it tough and facing unprecedented economic pressures. This second report examines household cost pressures for food, groceries, energy prices and housing costs.

Since 2017, there have been four trials in Social Impact Investing (SII) to test innovative financial models for funding for-purpose organisations and building capacity within the broader SII sector. An evaluation was conducted to review and record what has been achieved and learned through the trial projects and to identify how the Australian Government can...

This report sets out the Productivity Commission’s draft findings and recommendations relating to motivations for philanthropic giving in Australia and opportunities to grow it further.