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More Volunteers Sought From Generous Nation of Donators

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Driver Wayne Pinniger delivers food and fresh produce to Market Manager Zuzana Droppa and volunteers at the OzHarvest Market in Kensington in Sydney, Australia, on April 22, 2020. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
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12/1/2023|Updated: 12/1/2023
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Australians are volunteering less but giving more money, as the government examines recommendations on ways to boost the nation’s altruism.

A draft report on philanthropy from the Productivity Commission found Australians donated more than $13 billion (US$8.6 billion) to charities in 2021, a 26 percent increase since 2017.

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