Valuing the not-for-profit sector: comments on the National Compact Consultation paper

This submission comments on the gaps in the draft National Compact principles, governance arrangements and priority areas for further action. The recommendations within this submission are based primarily on the experience in NSW where research indicates that anticipated benefits of the Working Together for NSW compact have not been realised. A successful implementation of the compact requires government to address key issues such as funding and respect for the independence of the non-government sector, strong governance structures and the allocation of resources to fully implement the commitments set out in the document.