Could religious welfare work lose out with the new tax laws?

Churches and charities are warning that the federal government’s plan to increase taxes on discretionary trusts could cost the welfare and community sector billions of dollars in donations. 

Christian and Muslim leaders have asked Treasurer Jim Chalmers to reconsider.

Mark Fowler has been following the story.

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Mark Fowler is a charity lawyer and advisory committee member for the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission, a commonwealth agency.