9. RUSSELL FAIRBROTHER (Labour) Link to this
to the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector
How will the tax changes introduced on 1 April 2008 support the community and voluntary sector?
Hon RUTH DYSON (Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector) Link to this
Changes to tax rules on charitable donations will be a real boost to charities and other non-profit organisations. New Zealanders are already generous with their time, money, and in-kind donation. These changes support and encourage that generosity. Our community organisations provide valuable services and support in a wide range of areas. This is another way in which our Government is working in partnership with the community and voluntary sector to deliver the best possible outcomes for our individuals, families, and communities.
Russell Fairbrother Link to this
What else is the Government doing to support the community and voluntary sector?
The Labour-led Government is rolling out a new funding model for these community organisations, which provide essential services for vulnerable families, children, and young people. Under that new model we are investing $446 million additional funding over 4 years in community organisations. The new model will support early intervention, working together, and a clear focus on outcomes for families.
Paula BennettCan we now assume that the Government no longer holds the view that National’s policy on the tax treatment of charities is Tory charity, given the Government’s decision to adopt National’s policy that was first announced in February 2007, or is this just the cut and paste Government?
No, the member should not assume that, in the same way she should not have assumed that full funding was the same as the policy announced by John Key, which was to encourage community organisations to put in a bid in a competitive tendering round at a full-funding level, knowing full well they would never be granted that contract if they followed that process.