Charity Law and Governance: Private Purpose, Public Benefit, and the Regulatory Strategy [Hardcover]

This book presents a critical, in-depth analysis of the changes taking place in the governance of charities and charity law in Australia, New Zealand, and England.

Delving into the transformative journey of charity law, the book reveals its dramatic shift from traditional private law regulation, governed by the courts and trust law, to an advanced, regulatory framework. This pivot is not just a legal transition; it reflects the core tension within charity itself  the balancing act between private initiative and public good.

Featuring contributions from both renowned and up-and-coming international charity law scholars, this book stands out for its comprehensive coverage. Each chapter delves into the nuanced, complex issues arising from the modernisation of charity law, providing a rich, insightful exploration of the concept of 'charity' as it straddles the realms of legal theory and state-regulated practice.

Ross Granthamis Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Queensland, Australia.
Kim D Weinertis Lecturer in Law at the University of Queensland, Australia.

Part One: Erosion of Traditional Practices
1. The Protracted Journey of Charity Law,Kim D Weinert andRoss Grantham(University of Queensland, Australia)

2. Mrs Jelleby, Victorian Values, and the Legal Framework of the Law of Charity in Nineteenth-century England,Warren Swain (Auckland University, New Zealand)

3. The Australian Statutory Regime forCy-pr?sSchemes: Reform or Stagnation?,Ian Murray (University of Western Australia) and Natalie Silver (University of Sydney, Australia)

4. The Continued Place of Religious Charities within the Charity Sector: The Relationship between the Secular and the Religious through an Economic Lens,Juliet Cl#l