The Sector Must Step Up Its Advocacy, Because Doing Good Work Isn’t Enough

Despite strong leadership from Dr Andrew Leigh and effective regulation by the ACNC, there is no federal department or dedicated public service team responsible for building the capacity of Australia’s charities. As David Crosbie highlights, systemic challenges remain — short-term funding contracts, limited flexibility in employment arrangements, lack of sector-wide data, and no government support for cybersecurity — leaving charities vulnerable. While recent advocacy has achieved temporary exemptions, lasting reform is unlikely without stronger collective advocacy. Crosbie argues that “doing good work is not enough” — the sector must become more proactive and united in making the case for change.

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