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Productivity Commission report into the contribution of the not-for-profit sector |
| Spokesperson: | The Hon Jenny Macklin MP - Minister for Families, Senator Nick Sherry -Assistant Treasurer, Senator Ursula Stephens - Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion |
| Date: | Thursday, 11 February 2010 |
| Category: | Reports |
| The Rudd Government today welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s final report on the Contribution of the Not-for-Profit Sector Report. The Minister for Community Services, Jenny Macklin, the Assistant Treasurer, Senator Nick Sherry, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Ursula Stephens, said the report highlighted the importance of the not-for profit sector in the Australian economy and society. The sector has grown rapidly over the past decade and now makes up more than 4 per cent of GDP or around $43 billion according to the report. Ms Macklin said the sector plays an important role in delivering services, developing social policy and advocating on behalf of marginalised groups. For complete media release, please download file below. |
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