Author: MIL-OSI Publisher

Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development

The ACCC will not oppose Lactalis BSA S.A.S. (Lactalis)’s proposed acquisition of Fonterra Co-Operative Group (Fonterra)’s consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses.

Lactalis and Fonterra both currently acquire raw milk from dairy farmers in Victoria and Tasmania, as well as processing and supplying a range of dairy products across Australia.

“We looked very closely at the transaction as it will combine two of the largest buyers of raw milk in Victoria and lead to some further consolidation in Tasmania,” ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh said.

“While we acknowledge the concerns raised by some representative bodies, after careful consideration we have determined that the acquisition is unlikely to result in a substantial lessening of competition.”

The ACCC found that across Gippsland, the Murray and Western Victoria, alternative buyers of raw milk would continue to constrain Lactalis if the acquisition proceeded.

“We found that while the industry in Tasmania is already concentrated, Lactalis has a limited presence and the acquisition would not substantially alter the market dynamics. If the acquisition proceeded, Lactalis would continue to be constrained by Saputo and, to a lesser extent, Mondelez,” Mr Keogh said.

“Because Fonterra and Lactalis have differing end product mixes, they often seek to acquire milk from farmers with different production profiles. Accordingly, we found that they are not likely to be each other’s closest competitors. This was reflected by analysis which showed very few farmers switched between the two processors.”

The ACCC also concluded that the transaction was unlikely to substantially lessen competition in the wholesale supply of dairy products such as drinking milk, cream, cheese, chilled yellow spreads and dairy ingredients like milk powder.

The differing production focus of Fonterra and Lactalis meant that there was limited overlap between the two in the supply of these products.

For longer-life, readily transportable products such as cheese, dairy ingredients and chilled yellow spreads, the ACCC found that retailers and wholesalers would also continue to benefit from import competition.

“Supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths are also major customers in this market, with significant levels of bargaining power,” Mr Keogh said.

“They also have the ability to sponsor new entry or even enter directly, as Coles has demonstrated through its acquisition of Saputo’s milk processing assets.”

Further information can be found on the ACCC’s public register: Lactalis (BSA S.A.S.) – businesses within the Fonterra Co-operative Group.

Note to editors

The term “chilled yellow spreads” refers to butter and other products with a similar texture and fat content, such as margarine.

The term “raw milk” refers to unpasteurised cow’s milk, whereas “drinking milk” refers to milk that has been pasteurised to make it safe for human consumption. 

Background

The ACCC commenced a review of the proposed acquisition on 2 May 2025. As part of the review, the ACCC consulted industry stakeholders including farmers, dairy groups, retailers and foodservice businesses.

Lactalis BSA S.A.S. is a French multinational dairy group based in Laval, France. Lactalis business activities include acquiring raw milk from farmers and processing it into dairy products and ingredients for domestic consumption and export. In Australia, it owns a range of brands such as Pauls, Vaalia, Oak, Président and Lactalis Foodservice.

Fonterra is a New Zealand-based dairy co-operative which is owned by around 8,000 New Zealand farmers. In Australia, Fonterra processes raw milk acquired from its farmers into various dairy products as part of its ingredients and consumer and food service businesses.

It owns consumer brands such as Western Star, Mainland, and Perfect Italiano, and produces certain Bega Cheese products under licence. It supplies foodservice products via the Anchor Food Professionals brand.

While the ACCC has reviewed the proposed acquisition of Fonterra’s consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses by Lactalis, this is not an indication that Lactalis’ bid will ultimately be accepted by the target business.

Whether Fonterra will ultimately accept Lactalis’ bid is a matter for Fonterra. 

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Wadeye Police have seized a significant quantity of alcohol and several weapons during a search operation in Wadeye on Tuesday morning.

Around 11:50am, police conducted a lawful search of a residence in Wadeye following intelligence that liquor was allegedly being sold from the location. During the search, officers located and seized 51 bottles of liquor with an estimated value of $25,500.

Two crossbows, a compound bow, and a quantity of arrows were surrendered from a nearby residence during the search operation.

Investigations remain ongoing.

Acting Senior Sergeant Ian Young said “The illegal sale of alcohol in restricted communities continues to have far-reaching and harmful impacts.

“This seizure is a direct result of community cooperation and highlights the importance of working together to reduce alcohol related harm.

“Police remain committed to disrupting the supply of alcohol and other controlled substances in restricted communities.

“We continue to urge anyone with information on the supply of alcohol or drugs to our communities to make contact on 131 444 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.” 

Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

The City of Greater Bendigo has partnered with Peter Krenz Centre to deliver a series of low-cost outdoor fitness sessions for people of all fitness levels to shake off the chill and fire up their fitness under lights!

The Lights On sessions offer community members four exciting six-week programs which will take place at both Ewing Park and Lake Neangar on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between July 21 and August 31.

The programs aim to give residents, in particular women and gender diverse community members, more opportunities to be physically active in the evening through the darkest part of the year.

The sessions will be guided by qualified fitness instructors and the program options include:

• Outdoor Equipment Circuit (cardio focus) – 5.30pm Tuesdays, Ewing Park
• Beginners Running Program – 6.30pm Tuesdays, Ewing Park
• Outdoor Equipment Circuit – 5.30pm Thursdays, Lake Neangar
• Outdoor Equipment Circuit – 6.30pm Thursdays, Lake Neangar

Each six-week program costs $30 (or $5 per session) and includes six 45-minute sessions of either an outdoor equipment circuit, combining outdoor fitness equipment and bodyweight exercises, or a beginner’s running program.

Community members can choose one program and enjoy 6 weeks of community, health, and fun! 16 – 17-year-olds are welcome to register and participate, provided they have parental permission.

To sign up to the program or for more information, visit:

Source:

10 July 2025

In a world-first pilot study, researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have used video footage of insects to extract their heart rates without touching or disturbing them.

The innovation, published in the Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology, could transform how scientists monitor the health and stress levels of arthropods, that account for more than 80% of animal species.

Taking footage from smartphones, social media videos and digital cameras, the researchers used sophisticated signal processing methods to monitor the heart activity of ants, bees, caterpillars, spiders, grasshoppers and stick insects.

Unlike mammals, arthropods have an open circulatory system in which blood fills the body cavity, bathing the internal organs and tissues. Their heart is located on the top (dorsal) side of their body in the abdomen.

Led by UniSA PhD candidate Danyi Wang and her supervisor Professor Javaan Chahl, the study demonstrates that subtle body movements captured on standard digital or smartphone cameras can be analysed to reveal accurate and detailed cardiac activity in a range of insect species.

Unlike traditional methods that require physical contact or immobilisation, this technique allows insects to remain free, without disrupting their natural behaviour.

“Insects are vital to our ecosystems, and understanding their physiological responses to environmental change is essential,” Wang says.

“Existing methods to measure insect’ vital signs are invasive, however. Our method preserves their natural behaviour while providing accurate insights into their heart activity.”

The extracted heart rates closely matched the physiological ranges recorded via traditional techniques, validating the system’s accuracy.

Senior author Prof Javaan Chahl says the system successfully captured heart rates across multiple insect species, detecting physiological differences influenced by factors such as wing morphology and temperature.

“From ants with heart rates of around 50 beats per minute, to bees reaching 119bpm, our results consistently aligned with established reference values,” Prof Chahl says.

“What’s exciting is that this was all achieved without attaching sensors or disturbing the insects in any way.”

One of the most impressive validations came from caterpillar recordings, where the team compared their video-derived cardiac signals to data from infrared contact sensors in previous studies. The shapes and frequencies were almost identical.

The study also revealed interesting inter-species variations. For example, spider heart rates varied significantly, reflecting differences between species rather than activity levels, since all subjects were at rest during filming.

Advanced image processing techniques, including motion tracking algorithms and magnification, were applied to detect tiny movements associated with heartbeats. These signals were analysed using spectral filtering and transformed into frequency data to isolate the heart rate.

According to Prof Chahl, the study marks an important step forward in insect research.

“Non-invasive cardiac monitoring offers tremendous potential; not just for studying insect health, but also for understanding environmental stressors, pesticide effects, or even the wellbeing of social insects like ants and bees, where heart signals can provide insights into colony health and behaviour.”

His team has previously used a similar technique with digital cameras to remotely extract cardiac signals in humans and wildlife.

The researchers hope to test the system in the field and refine it by using machine learning to improve the accuracy across different body types and light conditions.

“With more refinement, this could become a cost effective and valuable tool in the ecological research toolkit,” says Wang. “It gives us the ability to listen to the hearts of the smallest creatures without harming them.”

‘Extracting Cardiac Activity for Arthropods Using Digital Cameras: Insights from a Pilot Study’ is published in the Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. DOI:  10.1002/arch.70076

A video demonstrating the experiment is available at: redback_final.mp4 – Google Drive

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Research contact for interview: Professor Javaan Chahl E: javaan.chahl@unisa.edu.au

Media contact: Candy Gibson M: +61 434 605 142 E: candy.gibson@unisa.edu.au

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10 July 2025

The cold winter snaps might make it hard to get out and about, but new research led by the University of South Australia has found that frequently attending in-person events can significantly boost wellbeing.

A study by tourism and event management experts at UniSA and Flinders University has found that regularly attending events such as festivals, exhibitions, sporting events, farmer’s markets and food events can lead to greater positive emotions and feelings such as joy, contentment, happiness and excitement.

It is also significantly related to higher levels of engagement and being fully absorbed and immersed in an activity, so time seems to slip away unnoticed.

Researchers surveyed more than 350 South Australians about how often they attended in-person and online events and how this related to their wellbeing.

The results revealed an association between the frequency of attending in-person events and higher well-being through higher levels of positive emotions, such as joy, happiness and excitement, as well as a stronger sense of being absorbed in an activity.

UniSA’s Associate Professor Sunny Son says although it is often claimed that event experiences can enhance people’s wellbeing, there is limited research examining their overall impact.

“Our study took a holistic approach by looking at the relationships between attending events and wellbeing. We found evidence that attending events can meaningfully improve individuals’ wellbeing, encouraging communities to leverage events to improve general well-being,” she says.

“Wellbeing has become an increasingly important focus for individuals and communities and is linked to many benefits related to health, work, family and community.

“Previous studies have shown that higher levels of wellbeing can lead to a reduced risk of illness and injury and increase longevity. People with high levels of wellbeing tend to perform better in the workplace and contribute positively to their community, so it’s important not only for public health but also for building strong socially sustainable and connected communities.”

The study also found that attending virtual events – such as an online concert or livestream experience – contributes to people’s sense of accomplishment. However, unlike in-person events, virtual events have no impact on other dimensions of wellbeing.

Flinders University Senior Lecturer Dr Eliza Kitchen says organisations can take advantage of the benefits of in-person events by incorporating them into employee reward programs, inviting clients, partners or other stakeholders to events or distributing free event tickets to staff.

“These strategies not only enhance employee satisfaction and morale but also foster a more engaged and productive workforce,” she says.

“We believe that universities and schools can also use events to support student wellbeing, which is particularly important given the high prevalence of mental health issues among young people.

“Special events can provide students with valuable opportunities to interact with one another, relieve stress and achieve personal growth. This is also the case for local councils who can host free events to help their residents to connect with their neighbours and foster a stronger sense of community, support and wellbeing.”

“What we found is that events do much more than just drive tourism and boost the economy; they also play a critical role in enhancing wellbeing. This gives us another strong reason to support events, not just for visitors, but for the benefits of locals as well.’

View the research paper: Son, Sunny, Eliza Kitchen and Julia Jones, ‘The Value of Events for Personal Well-Being: A PERMA Perspective’ [2025] International Journal of Tourism Research.

Contact for interview: Associate Professor Sunny Son, Program Director: Sport & Rec Management, Tourism & Event Management, Art & Cultural Management, UniSA E: Sunny.Son@unisa.edu.au
Media contact: Melissa Keogh, Communications Officer, UniSA M: +61 403 659 154 E: melissa.keogh@unisa.edu.au

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority

PATRICIA KARVELAS: More concerns have been raised about safety at child care centres, with three-quarters of workers telling a survey their place of work has been operating below minimum staffing levels at least weekly. Now, the findings come after the charging of a Melbourne childcare worker with more than 70 offences, including sexual assault, last week. Senator Jess Walsh is the Minister for Youth and Early Childhood Development, and she joins us. Welcome.

JESS WALSH, MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: Hi, PK.

KARVELAS: So, great to have you in the studio. Are Australian children safe today in child care centres?

WALSH: Well, this has been such a distressing time for families, for parents of children in early learning. For parents who are going through having to get their children tested in Melbourne right now, this is just absolutely devastating. I was at an early learning centre this morning, and I met with educators there, and they did want to remind me that the vast majority of children in early learning are safe, but we need to make sure that every child is safe in early learning, and parents have the confidence that they are.

KARVELAS: And that’s the thing, right? The vast majority. We need it to be all children. And we’re not there yet, are we?

WALSH: We’re not there, PK. I think this week has really shown that, and it’s been just devastating to see. There is more work to do, and I’m really passionate about doing that work. Before I came into the Parliament, I represented the early educators who do such amazing work around the country. I want to make sure that we have a safe, quality early learning sector, and it’s really important to achieve that, that we deal with those providers who are currently putting profit ahead of child safety.

KARVELAS: So, the model itself is the problem, do you think, then? Because the for-profit sector has been criticised for putting profit ahead. Does the system incentivise that?

WALSH: Well PK, I want to assure those parents who have their children in for-profit settings that, again, the vast majority meet and exceed quality standards. Educators who work in some of those services tell me they’re really proud of the quality of early education that they’re delivering. But there is no doubt that there is a minority of providers who are doing the wrong thing. They are putting profit ahead of child safety. There is no doubt about that. And that’s why we’re bringing legislation to the first sitting of Parliament to make sure that in those circumstances, we can withdraw Commonwealth funding from those providers.

KARVELAS: Okay, but if you are working towards the standards, will you still keep your funding?

WALSH: So, what we’re really concerned about is this small minority of providers who are doing the wrong thing, who are prioritising profit over children and who should not be in the early learning sector. That’s what we’re concerned about. That’s what this legislation is targeted to. We have a big lever in the Commonwealth. We fund child care services through the Child Care Subsidy. We are saying that if providers persistently do the wrong thing, if they put profit ahead of safety, we will withdraw your funding because there is no place for providers like that in this sector.

KARVELAS: So, would it be a sort of three strikes and you’re out model? I’m just wondering, because you could not be meeting standards and still be told, well it’s not persistent yet. What is going to be legally considered to be persistent behaviour for you to lose your funding?

WALSH: So, the legislation will be before the Parliament in the first sitting, because this is a big priority for us, and the mechanisms that we use will be laid out in the legislation. Again, there are services who are not meeting the quality standards, but who are on a path to do that. And it’s important in those cases that we work with those services and those providers to make sure that they’re doing everything that they can to provide quality early learning. We’re not as worried about them. It’s not good enough. They should be at the quality standard, but we’re not as worried about them. We’re worried about those providers who persistently breach. We’re worried about those providers who consistently put profit ahead of child safety. There is no place for them in our early learning system, because it’s important to really remember, PK, what the benefits of early learning are. Safe quality early learning is an absolute game changer for children, and I want to see children get the best start in life with safe, quality early education delivered by providers who are there for the right reasons, who are putting children first.

KARVELAS: So, on my question about whether it’s three strikes or something like that, is that still being deliberated over about what’s going to make it into the legislation?

WALSH: The legislation is very advanced –

KARVELAS: So you would know that then –

WALSH: It’s ready to be –

KARVELAS: So, could you share with me what that persistent definition would be?

WALSH: It’s ready to be introduced into the Parliament. We are still discussing it with people. You know, we’re wanting to brief the Coalition about it. We’re really pleased that they have decided to take a bipartisan approach on this. We want to make sure the legislation is well supported. Again, it is targeted to those providers who persistently breach. It’s targeted to those providers that no one wants to see operating in this absolutely critical sector with vulnerable children, but also with the opportunity to do so much good. This is a sector that can do and should do so much good for Australian children.

KARVELAS: Good, and many of us have used this sector and know it well, which is why this is such a sort of emotional story for so many of us who have used these centres. Look at these spot checks that Jason Clare mentioned last week. He talked about them in terms of being for fraud. Are they going to be for safety or for fraud, or for both?

WALSH: That’s a really good question. This is an important new Commonwealth power. The Commonwealth wants and needs the ability to go into services unannounced and check for compliance. It is about compliance issues, as you say, that are more related to fraud. But one of the things that we’re doing at our next Education Ministers meeting, coming up soon, is talking about how we can really join up all of the things that we know about providers and raise flags as to where more work is needed. So, if you’re a provider and you’re doing something dodgy around CCS, Child Care Subsidy, chances are you’re probably not up to scratch when it comes to serving children and providing quality early education and safe early education.

KARVELAS: So, you think even though they’re there for fraud, they’ll be able to raise the alarm on the other issues?

WALSH: That’s right. I mean, the fraud is really important.

KARVELAS: I’m not saying it’s not, but obviously this particular arrest and the stories around it are about, you know, alleged sexual abuse. They are a specific and, you know, really vile type of violence that people want addressed.

WALSH: Absolutely. And we want a joined-up system that raises flags when they need to be raised. And so, one of the things that I’ve been working on is making sure at the next Education Ministers meeting that we can really progress some of the reform that’s been in the pipeline and come out with a strong, united plan. I’m really pleased to say that the States and Territories and the Commonwealth are working really hard together, as parents should expect that we are. One of the reforms that I want to see come out of that is a register of early childhood educators. So, around the country, where flags are raised, regulators can share that information and take strong action. And again, that is because every child deserves to be safe in early learning, and parents deserve to have the confidence that they are safe – at a minimum. Because what we really want to see is every child get the benefit of great early learning.

KARVELAS: Just a couple of questions I have still. There is a Productivity Commission recommendation for basically an independent national regulator-style body. Do you support that idea?

WALSH: So, an independent commission, a national commission, could be part of the future. We think right now what we need to do is make sure that the Commonwealth introduces these new powers to make sure that we can deal with those providers who are out there, who I think parents are sick of hearing about right now, and make sure that there is no place for them in the system. And PK, we want to make sure that States and Territories are working with us. That will get to the next Education Ministers meeting with a strong plan going forward, and I’m really confident that we will. I think the time is for urgent action on this, and that is what we are taking. A commission could be part of the longer-term future.

KARVELAS: Ok. And just finally, we’ve seen some reports of a couple of different centres who have said, for instance, they won’t let the men that work in the service change nappies. Do you think that’s a wise approach?

WALSH: Oh, look, I think in early learning as a whole, you know, we do want to see men who can role model to children. It’s really important that we have men who are caring, men who are warm, men who can show children a different way of being male. That is important. I understand where these calls are coming from, that they’re coming from a really raw place, and they’re coming from a place of distress. But I think in early learning, what we need is a quality early learning sector. The vast majority of educators are so devastated by this. They just want to do a good job of making sure children are safe and that they get a great quality early education.

KARVELAS: Minister, thanks so much for coming in.

WALSH: Thank you.
 

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Police and council achieve positive change in Glenorchy

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 – 4:08 pm.

Tasmania Police and Glenorchy City Council Mayor Sue Hickey have today championed the positive impact high-visibility policing is having in the community.
At a joint media event in Glenorchy on Wednesday, Inspector Jason Klug and Ms Hickey highlighted recent police data which showed a 16 per cent reduction in total offences in the Glenorchy division over the past 12 months.
There were 4578 total offences in the 2023-24 financial year, compared with 3848 total offences in the 2024-25 financial year.
Youth offences in 2023-24 were 928 and fell to 731 in 2024-25, a reduction of 21 per cent.
Audio and photographs from Wednesday’s media event are available here.
Inspector Klug said results since the implementation of Taskforce Respect in mid-May had been particularly encouraging.
“What we’ve seen in regard to calls for police assistance in the CBD is that our calls have reduced by about 40 per cent since the introduction of Taskforce Respect, so these are some really positive figures,” Inspector Klug said.
“But we’re not going to take our foot off the pedal.
“We’re going to continue the hard work that we’re doing. We’re going to continue working with our partners across the Glenorchy area to ensure that our community is safe, and feels safe, and enjoys the wonderful public spaces we have.”
Inspector Klug said community engagement and collaboration with local business and the Glenorchy City Council was key to making a positive change.
Supporting police, Ms Hickey thanked officers from Taskforce Respect and the wider police service for their work in targeting anti-social behaviour and retail crime in Glenorchy, and backed the continuation of the taskforce.
Ms Hickey said the council would continue to deliver programs to help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, including a youth engagement program with additional activities on offer in the school holiday period.
“Seeing our youth engagement officers and police working directly with young people, whether it’s by having a game of street basketball or just being available for a quiet chat and understanding any issues they may be dealing with, is something I am particularly proud of as Mayor,” she said.
“Our young people are part of our community too, and they do not deserve to be tarnished by the same brush wielded by a minority of their peers who do the wrong thing.”
Ms Hickey said council youth engagement staff would be running basketball sessions in the Glenorchy CBD each day of the school holidays, with other school holiday activities available at the Moonah Arts Centre, ranging from beatboxing workshops to art programs.
These activities can be accessed by visiting the Moonah Arts Centre website – www.moonahartscentre.org.au
As part of the council’s ongoing collaboration with Tasmania Police, Crime Stoppers and Neighbourhood Watch, a pop-up stall focusing on community safety will be held at Northgate Shopping Centre on Thursday, from 11am to 3pm.
Attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with Inspector Klug and Glenorchy Council’s Safe City Lead, Ben Hughes.
If you need to report a crime, contact police on 131 444 or you can report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au
CAPTIONS:
Glenorchy City Council Mayor Sue Hickey and Tasmania Police Glenorchy Inspector Jason Klug, with members of Taskforce Respect, working to target anti-social behaviour and retail crime in Glenorchy. (Picture: Tasmania Police)
Tasmania Police Constable Emily Griggs, from Taskforce Respect, has been working with the community to bring positive change to incidents of retail crime and anti-social behaviour in Glenorchy. (Picture: Tasmania Police)

Source: New places to play in Gungahlin

Why DGR reforms were made

DGRs to be registered as a charity

On 13 September 2021, the Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 2) Act 2021External Link became law.

As a precondition for DGR endorsement, this Act amends the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 to require a fund, authority or institution to be either:

• a registered charity
• an Australian Government agency
• operated by a registered charity or an Australian Government agency.

Before the amendments, a majority of DGR categories required non-government organisations to be registered as charities. The amendments extended this requirement to 11 general DGR categories. This measure doesn’t apply to ancillary funds or DGRs specifically listed in the tax law.

For more information, see:

DGR registers reform

For more information, see DGR registers reform transitional provisions.

Before the transition

After the transition

On 28 June 2024, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Support for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Act 2024External Link became law.

This Act amends the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 and Taxation Administration Act 1953 to establish:

• 2 new general DGR categories for
  • community charity trust
  • community charity corporations
• a requirement for a Treasury Minister to formulate guidelines for the 2 new DGR categories.

These amendments started on 29 June 2024.

To be eligible for DGR endorsement as a community charity trust or corporation, a trust or company must, among other requirements, be specified in a ministerial declaration in force. Entities seeking to be specified in a ministerial declaration should contact Treasury at dgr@treasury.gov.au.

Guidelines

Treasury opened public consultation on the exposure draft guidelines and accompanying explanatory material on 5 November 2024. The consultation period ended on 3 December 2024. You can refer to the outcomes of Treasury’s consultation at Building Community – ministerial guidelines for community foundationsExternal Link.

The finalised guidelines were registered on 24 February 2025 and are accessible on the Federal Register of Legislation websiteExternal Link.

Background

Originally announced by the previous government in the Budget March 2022–23 – Budget Paper No. 2: Budget MeasuresExternal Link, it was proposed that the tax law be amended to specifically list up to 28 community foundations affiliated with the peak body Community Foundations Australia. The specific listing would be time-limited for 5 years, from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2027.

A refined model was proposed in the Budget 2023–24– Budget Paper No. 2: Budget MeasuresExternal Link which includes:

• the removal of the 5-year time limit requirement
• DGR endorsement by the Commissioner of Taxation under new ministerial guidelines.

More information

For more information, see:

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