The purpose of this Inquiry was to report on the administration and transparency of the Register of Environmental Organisations (the Register) and its effectiveness in supporting communities to take practical action to improve the environment.

The APS submission identifies the psychological and community wellbeing benefits, as well as the benefits to local and global environments, of both advocacy and on-the-ground activities performed by environmental organisations.

The APS believes that acting in pursuit of a public good, such as protecting local ecosystems and restoring a safe climate, is legitimately charitable. Campaigning to stimulate public debate should be supported. Furthermore, tax deductibility status increases willingness to donate to causes, which has psychological benefits for the individual giver .

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Submission to Inquiry into the Government's review of climate change policies Submission to Inquiry into experience of closures of electricity generators and industrial assets Submission to Senate Inquiry into the Paris Agreement Submission to Senate inquiry into the health and psychosocial impacts of wind turbines Submission to Senate Inquiry into the Abbott Government's Direct Action Plan Submission to Inquiry into Barriers to Climate Change Adaptation Submission to Inquiry into Australia's Biodiversity in a Changing Climate

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