Inquiry into arts and cultural philanthropy

Terms of Reference

The Committee will inquire into and report on the current state of and opportunities to increase the level of philanthropic giving, and private support to arts and cultural activity in Australia, with particular reference to: 1. Current levels of philanthropic and private support to the cultural sector, including: a. relative levels of giving to each area of practice and activity within the cultural sector and; b. relevant international comparators 2. Emerging structures and mechanisms for philanthropy and private support, digital fundraising platforms, impact investment and public-private co-investment 3. Effectiveness of federal, state and local government policies and programs aimed at encouraging philanthropic giving and private support and the effectiveness of programs aimed at building the sector's capacity to attract support 4. Incentives and disincentives for philanthropic giving and private support, arising from tax, regulatory, administrative settings and other government measures 5. Potential government initiatives and measures that could increase philanthropic participation, including measures and initiatives shown to be effective in other jurisdictions PO Box 6021Parliament HouseCANBERRACanberra ACT 2600Phone:+61 2 6277 4386communications.reps@aph.gov.au