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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.
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Defending charity data: Privacy Commissioner shares insights on the latest Charity Chat podcast
In the latest ACNC Charity Chat podcast, Australia’s Privacy Commissioner, Carly Kind and ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM discuss simple steps that charities and not-for-profit organisations can take to protect sensitive data.
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Public consultation on template constitutions for charitable CLGs
The ACNC is inviting public feedback on its revised draft template constitutions for charitable companies limited by guarantee (CLGs).
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ACNC confirms it is investigating Brindabella
The ACNC today confirmed it is investigating concerns raised about the charity which operates Brindabella Christian College in Canberra - Brindabella Christian Education Limited.
Latest Resources
ACNC Annual Report 2023-24
The ACNC Annual Report 2023-24 provides an overview of the Commission's work in the 2023-24 financial year.
Charities and artificial intelligence
This guide looks at artificial intelligence in the charity context, emphasising that while AI has the potential to bring about many benefits to those in the sector, and decision to harness AI is a strategic one that should be considered carefully by charities and their Responsible People.
2024 Annual Information Statement Guide
This guide aims to help charities that are completing their 2024 Annual Information Statement.
Australian Charities Report - 10th edition
The Australian Charities Report is the annual analysis of the information we receive from charities in their Annual Information Statements. This is the 10th edition.
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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.