The objectives of the Buddhist Council of Queensland inc.
Objectives
(A): BRINGING TOGETHER ALL BUDDHIST GROUPS AND BUDDHISTS
(1) To foster a spirit of fellowship, co-operation, friendship and goodwill among Buddhist groups.
(2) To facilitate the exchange of information and resources among Buddhist groups.
(3) To serve as a forum for the discussion of matters of common interest to Buddhist groups.
(B): REPRESENTATION OF ALL BUDDHIST GROUPS AND BUDDHISTS
(4) To facilitate dealings with government, the private sector, other organizations, the media and the public in general, in matters of common interest to Buddhist groups.
(5) To facilitate the representation of Buddhism and Buddhist groups in inter-religious forums, organizations and activities.
(6) To facilitate the expression of the Buddhist perspective on matters of interest to society.
(C): SUPPORTING BUDDHISM
(7) To assist in the resolution of differences between Buddhist groups and other persons or entities, including government, and differences among Buddhist groups.
(8) To assist Buddhist groups in matters requiring approvals from government, in subject areas such as, exemption from income tax, tax deductibility for donations, town planning, and visas for monks and nuns from overseas, setting up procedures, drafting constitutions and obtaining incorporation.
(9) To support Buddhist Groups and Buddhists in Australia, in their rightful aspirations
.(D): PROMOTION OF SERVICES RENDERED BY BUDDHIST GROUPS
(10) To promote community services and social welfare activities of Buddhist groups.
(11) To promote the development and dissemination of educational resource material on Buddhism.
(12) To promote training programs for Buddhists, especially for Buddhist Youth.
(13) To promote public talks, forums, and seminars on Buddhism and related subjects.