The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has released the eighth edition of the Australian Charities Report, which is based on the Annual Information Statements from the 2020 reporting period, and therefore shows the beginning impact of Covid. Total revenue in the sector rose to $176 billion, an increase of $10 billion on the previous year, which suggests many charities were able to navigate the challenges of 2020 with the support of government. However, the report also shows that expenses increased by $10.2 billion. The sector remains hugely important economically and employs more than 10 per cent of Australia’s workforce. The proportion of staff employed part time and full time increased in the 2020 reporting period, while the proportion of staff employed in casual roles reduced. There was a decrease in the number of volunteers reported in the 2020 reporting period, no doubt due at least in part to the pandemic, charities still reported the equivalent of 3.4 million volunteers helping to deliver services. About half of all charities reported operating without paid staff.
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