Volunteering Australia aims to provide a response on many of the open submissions and inquiries, and is led by sector feedback. If you would like to provide feedback, case studies or find out more please contact our Policy Team via policy@volunteeringaustralia.org.
As the primary link between the volunteering sector and federal government, Volunteering Australia provides consultation into key decision making. Please see below for ongoing inquiries relevant to the volunteering sector, as well as upcoming ones that are open for input.
National Strategy on Care and Support Economy
Submissions closed.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Review
Consultation open. Deadline 18 August.
National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality
Submissions closed. National Strategy due later in 2023.
2026 Census Topic Review
Phase one of the consultation closed. Phase two kicking off mid-2023.
Select Committee on Australia’s Disaster Resilience
Submissions closed. Reporting later this year.
The Productivity Commission Inquiry on Philanthropy
Initial submissions closed.
Workforce Australia Select Committee
The Select Committee will report back to Parliament in September 2023.
