NSW Charities

 Charities will now be able to raise money with far less hassle under red tape reduction reforms passed in Parliament today.

Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said games such as raffles, art unions, bingo and sweeps will all benefit from a streamlined administration process, and clearer fundraising guidelines.

“Charities often don’t have the time and resources to wade through paperwork, so we’ve successfully slashed red tape so businesses can focus on the important stuff,” Mr Kean said.

NSW charities will collectively save as much as $15 million over the next decade through new measures that will substantially reduce the paperwork they need to complete to be legally compliant.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service will be among one of 5000 registered fundraising organisations in NSW to benefit from the state government's plan to scrap duplicated registration systems and simplify reporting requirements.

 NSW charities will put more funds towards helping those in need under new reforms that are simplifying fundraising, while continuing to protect donors.

Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said the Better Business Reforms would be a welcome improvement for the more than 5,000 fundraising authority holders in NSW.

“The amount of red tape charities have to deal with is ridiculous,” Mr Kean said.

“My Better Business Reforms are getting back to basics and helping charities focus on what they do best – raising funds for important causes in our State.