The Government has appointed the Committee. The Inquiry is expected to be advertised in the major papers in early November. The Issues paper which will outline the basis for submissions will also be available. The Committee's consultations will start after the close of written submissions, in December. Organisations to be consulted with will be chosen on the basis of written submissions.
Public hearings are unlikely.
The written submissions along with the consultations will then be the basis of the report due to be tabled with the Treasurer before 31 March 2001 Philanthropy Australia Inc will be conducting a series of meetings in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane and Sydney to collect views on the legal changes necessary to facilitate foundation formation and effective operation. There may be other peak bodies organising other such forums. Any organisation with an interest will need to send in a written submission. Submissions can be anything from a page of comments through to a substantial document. Make it clear if your organisation is interested in being part of the further consultations, even though it will be difficult to be included.