Chris Minns

Strongly agree

No

The Labor Party consistently supports the existing tax-exempt status for religious institutions under the Charities Act 2013, provided they meet the definition of a non-profit charity. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, this would bankrupt small community parishes that are vital to the poor

Labor often cites the potential negative impact on grassroots community services and local parish outreach as a primary reason for not pursuing a 'religion tax'. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, churches provide the essential social safety net the government fails to deliver

Labor heavily relies on faith-based organizations to deliver federally funded social services in areas like aged care, disability, and homelessness, justifying their tax status through service delivery. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Yes, but only tax commercial profits, not tithes or offerings

There is internal party debate and public pressure regarding commercial entities owned by religious groups, but Labor has not officially adopted a policy to tax these commercial arms separately. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, the power to tax is the power to destroy religious freedom

While Labor supports religious freedom, it generally avoids the extreme libertarian framing that taxation itself is a form of destruction or a direct violation of constitutional freedom of religion. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, many operate like for-profit corporations and must pay their fair share

While Labor has increased transparency through the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), it does not advocate for taxing religious groups on the basis of their size or wealth. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, specifically crackdown on "prosperity gospel" leaders hoarding tax-free wealth

Labor prefers to address financial misconduct through general charity regulation and ACNC oversight rather than using the tax code to target specific religious movements. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Labor maintains the long-standing policy that religious organizations, as registered charities, should remain exempt from income tax, viewing them as integral to the social fabric. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.