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Research

Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Brotherhood of St Laurence (PDF - 143k)

Submission 172 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


knights. The flagship of the quasi market approach in Australia was the Job Network. ... employment.’For that reason in the Job Network system, for profit provider organisations.

Date received: 21 Jul 2009

Volunteering Australia (PDF - 125k)

Submission 47 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


In Australia this infrastructure includes national and state peak bodies, regional cluster networks and alliances, local Volunteer Resource Centres (VRC’s) and other promotional and referral agencies. ... This volunteering infrastructure is independent

Date received: 1 Jun 2009

Catholic Social Services Australia (PDF - 375k)

Submission 117 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


For example, a job training program may accurately claim that 50 percent of enrollees got jobs, only to have this deflated by an impact study showing that 45 per cent of ... For example, Job Network providers are prohibited from offering some kinds of

Date received: 5 Jun 2009

Clubs Australia (PDF - 1260k)

Submission 113 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


9 ClubsNSW, Submission to Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Review of the Registered Clubs Industry in NSW, July 2007 10 ClubsACT, Unpublished Case Study, “The Vikings Group”, March 2009. | ... 11 ClubsNSW, Submission to Independent Pricing

Date received: 5 Jun 2009

Queensland Government  (PDF - 120k)

Submission 156 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


Queensland Health is currently considering implementation of the review recommendations. Queensland Government Submission: June 2009. ... In some communities strong networks of Government and non-government providers have a capacity to respond

Date received: 25 Jun 2009

Australian Evangelical Alliance & Missions Interlink (PDF - 128k)

Submission 55 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


jobs, more challenges in their volunteering rather than simple service delivery or stuffing. ... Service Delivery: A cross-cutting Review 24 In Social Justice, Poverty Reduction and Inclusive Communities: The Role of Independent Charitable Trusts and

Date received: 1 Jun 2009

Queensland Regional NRM Groups Collective  (PDF - 98k)

Submission 31 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


are identifiable, independent or semi-autonomous organisations; • delivering only discrete services or measurable, identifiable projects; • that have a beginning, and have measurable outputs leading to a definable outcomes. ... For example, for $5000

Date received: 28 May 2009

Australian Red Cross (PDF - 67k)

Submission 165 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


For example: • The not for profit sector produces many intangible benefits to the community such as providing networks and. ... This body should be embedded in a statutory framework, independent of government and independent of existing organisations

Date received: 3 Jul 2009

Victorian Council of Social Services (VCOSS) (PDF - 838k)

Submission 164 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


 capability – their underlying skill base (including personal skills, general life management skills, basic literacy and numeracy skills etc) and support network (including both personal and professional support service networks) affecting

Date received: 2 Jul 2009

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PDF - 135k)

Submission 174 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


We encourage the creation of a sustainable platform of reform rather than a once-off review. ... a single independent national regulator be identified. • a national fundraising Act be developed and implemented.

Date received: 27 Jul 2009