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About the ACNC
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is the national regulator of charities. We register and regulate Australia’s charities.
- We help charities understand and meet their obligations through information, advice and guidance.
- We help the public understand the work of the not-for-profit sector and provide a free searchable database of charities.
Latest news
News
‘The duty to protect all of a charity’s people is paramount’: ACNC safeguarding review
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has released key findings of a review into how charities protect vulnerable people from harm.
Commissioner's Column
Effective charity regulation needs international collaboration
In this month's Commissioner's Column, Sue Woodward AM talks about her recent trip to England where she met with the charity regulators of 7 nations to discuss ways to strengthen and support the global sector in the face of emerging challenges.
News
Joint communique published after international charity regulators meet in the UK
Charity regulators from eight nations have published a joint communique after meeting in England.
Latest Resources
ACNC Annual Report 2022-23
The ACNC Annual Report 2022-23 provides an overview of the Commission's work in the 2022-23 financial year.
Australian Charities Report - 9th edition
The Australian Charities Report is the annual analysis of the information we receive from charities in their Annual Information Statements. This is the 9th edition.
2023 Annual Information Statement Guide
This guide aims to help charities that are completing their 2023 Annual Information Statement.
Charities and crypto-assets
This guide examines crypto-assets in the charity context and reminds charities that cryptocurrency is generally considered a high-risk investment. As a result, charities and their Responsible People should think carefully before either accepting donations of crypto-assets or investing in these assets.
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Newly registered charities
The ACNC registers hundreds of new charities every month.
These charities will provide a range of invaluable services including child and youth services, environmental protection, education and more.
We publish a list of new charities each month.
The ACNC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures and elders past and present.