The ACNC occasionally provides submissions on matters of relevance to charities, such as to parliamentary inquiries, discussion papers, and reviews. These are collated below.
Submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Economics
On 9 October 2024, the ACNC made a submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Economics on the changes to administration of not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) that self-assess as income tax exempt.
Submission to Parliament of Australia
On 15 July 2024, the ACNC made a submission to the Parliament of Australia on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Build to Rent) Bill 2024 and Capital Works (Build to Rent Misuse Tax) Bill 2024
Submission on the use and Governance of Artificial Intelligence Systems in the Australian Public Sector
On 7 June 2024, the ACNC made a submission on use and Governance of Artificial Intelligence Systems in the Australian Public Sector
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Submission to the Attorney-General’s Department
On 17 June 2024, the ACNC made a submission to the Attorney-General’s Department on Reforming Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime.
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Submission to the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
On 15 March 2024, the ACNC made a submission to the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy’s Exposure Draft 2.
Submission to the Productivity Commission
On 23 February 2024, the ACNC made a submission to the Productivity Commission's public inquiry into philanthropy.
Submission to the Treasury
On 15 January 2024, the ACNC made a submission to the Treasury on the consultation paper on winding down Australia’s cheques system.
Submission to the Blueprint Expert Reference Group
On 5 January 2024, the ACNC made a submission to the Blueprint Expert Reference Group on the Not-for-Profit Sector Development Blueprint Issues Paper.
Submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement on the capability of law enforcement to respond to cybercrime
On 14 December 2023, the ACNC made a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement on the capability of law enforcement to respond to cybercrime.
Submission to the Department of Social Services on the National Housing and Homelessness Plan Issues Paper
On 19 October 2023, the ACNC made a submission to the Department of Social Services on the National Housing and Homelessness Plan Issues Paper.
Submission to the Victorian Government's Associations Incorporation Reform Regulations 2023
On 8 September 2023, the ACNC made a submission to the Victorian Government's Associations Incorporation Reform Regulations 2023.
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Submission to the Tasmanian Department of Justice
On 24 August 2023, the ACNC made a submission to the Tasmanian Department of Justice on the Charities and Associations Law (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2023.
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Submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources
On 25 July 2023, the ACNC made a submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources' Safe and responsible AI in Australia Discussion Paper.
Submission to the Attorney-General's Department
On 16 June 2023, the ACNC made a submission on the proposed reforms to Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime.
Submission to the Productivity Commission’s Philanthropy Inquiry
On 12 May 2023, the ACNC made a submission to the Productivity Commission’s Philanthropy Inquiry.
Submission to the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy’s Exposure Draft
On 5 May 2023, the ACNC made a submission to CIPFA’s Exposure Draft 1 on the International Non-profit Accounting Guidance (INPAG).
Submission to the Australian Cyber Security Strategy Discussion Paper
On 21 April 2023, the ACNC made a submission to the Department of Home Affairs' Australian Cyber Security Strategy Discussion Paper.
Submission to the Attorney-General’s Department’s Privacy Act Review Report
On 14 April 2023, the ACNC made a submission to the Attorney-General’s Department to inform the Government response to the Privacy Act Review Report.
Submission to the Australian Accounting Standards Board’s Tier 3 Discussion Paper
On 31 March 2023, the ACNC made a submission to the AASB’s Discussion Paper – Development of Simplified Accounting Requirements (Tier 3 Not-for-Profit Private Sector Entities).
Submission to the Australian Accounting Standards Board’s Post-Implementation Reviews
On 31 March 2023, the ACNC made a submission to the AASB’s ITC 50 Post-Implementation Review – Income of Not-for-Profit Entities and ITC 51 Post-Implementation Review of Not-for Profit Topics – Control, Structured Entities, Related Party Disclosures and Basis of Preparation of Special Purpose Financial Statements.
Submission to the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board’s Discussion Paper about Expanding Key Audit Matters
On 31 March 2023, the ACNC made a submission to the AuASB’s Discussion Paper – Expanding Key Audit Matters beyond listed entities.
Submission to the Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board’s proposed revisions to the definitions in APES 110
On 19 January 2023, the ACNC made a submission to APESB’s Exposure Draft on the proposed revisions to the definitions of listed entity and public interest entity in APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards).
Submission regarding inquiry into the 2022 Australian Federal Election
On 28 September 2022, the ACNC made a submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters regarding its Inquiry into the 2022 Australian Federal Election.
Submission regarding the proposed Treasury law amendments to modernising business communications
On 20 September 2022, the ACNC made a submission to the Treasury regarding the Treasury Laws Amendment (Modernising Business Communications) Bill 2022 (Cth), especially as it related to allowing regulators to continue to conduct hearings and examinations in a virtual setting.
Submission to the Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General
On 12 September 2022, the ACNC made a submission to the Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General's Office of Regulatory Policy on potential changes to the Associations Incorporation Regulation 1999 (Qld) and the Collections Regulation 2008 (Qld).
Submission to the Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board’s proposed amendments to APES 205 Conformity with Accounting Standards
On 18 August 2022, the ACNC made a submission to the APESB’s exposure draft on the proposed amendments to APES 205 Conformity with Accounting Standards.
Submission to the Department of Home Affairs National Data Security Action Plan
On 9 June 2022, the ACNC made a submission to the draft plan published by the Department of Home Affairs regarding its proposes coordination of a national plan for data security measures.
Submission on the consultation paper about Crypto Assets Secondary Service Providers (CASSPR): Licensing and Custody Requirements
On 26 May 2022, the ACNC made a submission to the Treasury regarding the consultation paper it published regarding the need for, and form of, CASSPR regulation.
Submission to the review of the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA)
On 4 April 2022, the ACNC made a submission to the Consumer Protection Division of the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety regarding its review of the Association Incorporation Act 2015 (WA).
Comment on the remake of the Charitable Trusts Regulation 2017 (NSW)
On 24 March 2022, the ACNC made a submission to the New South Wales Department of Communities and Justice regarding its proposed remake of Charitable Trusts Regulation 2017 (NSW).
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Comment on the Australian Accounting Standards Board’s draft illustrative examples of certain matters affecting not-for-profits under concessionary leases
On 17 February 2022, the ACNC comments on the AASB’s Exposure Draft (ED318): Illustrative Examples for Income of Not-for-profit Entities and Right-of-Use Assets arising under Concessionary Leases.
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Submission in response to the Interim Report of the Social Housing Regulation Review (Victoria)
On 16 February 2022, the ACNC made a submission to the Victorian Social Housing Regulation Review, in relation to its Interim Report.
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Submission to the Australian Accounting Standards Board’s proposed agenda for 2022-2026
On 1 February 2022, the ACNC provided a submission to the AASB, in respect of its Invitation to Comment on the proposed agenda for 2022-2026 (ITC 46).
Comment on the Australian Accounting Standards Board’s draft position statement on Extended External Reporting
On 21 January 2022, the ACNC replied to the AASB’s Invitation to Comment on its draft position statement concerning ‘Extended External Reporting’ (ITC 48).
Submission to the draft amendments to the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Regulations 2017 (Cth)
On 26 November 2021, the ACNC provided feedback to the National Indigenous Australians Agency on an exposure draft which set out its proposed amendments to the CATSI Regulations.
Consultation on Phase Two of the development of International Financial Reporting for Not-for-Profit Organisations Standards
On 1 October 2021, the ACNC made comments in response to Phase Two of Consultation for the IFR4NPO
Submission on the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Amendment Bill 2021 (Cth)
On 17 September 2021, the ACNC made a submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee in relation to the bill to amend the CATSI Act.
Submission to the Victorian Social Housing Regulation Review
On 21 September 2021, the ACNC provided input to the Victorian Government’s review of social housing regulation.
Submission on the public inquiry provisions of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW)
On 6 August 2021, the ACNC made a submission to the New South Wales Department of Customer Service, in respect of its review of the public inquiry provisions in the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW)
Consultation on Phase One of the development of International Financial Reporting for Not-for-Profit Organisations Standards
On 23 July 2021, the ACNC made comments in response to Phase One of Consultation for the IFR4NPO
Submission on the draft Regulator Performance Guide
On 21 May 2021, the ACNC made a submission to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, in relation to the proposed new Regulator Performance Guide.
Submission on transitional application periods for the Modernising Business Registers program
On 14 April 2021, the ACNC made a submission to the Treasury in relation to the proposed Transitional Application Periods for obtained a director identification number (as part of the Modern Business Registers program)
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Submission to the South Australian Parliament’s Aboriginal Lands Committee
On 31 March 2021, the ACNC made a submission to the Inquiry that was being undertaken, by the Aboriginal Lands Parliamentary Standing Committee (South Australia) into the governance standards of South Australian Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
Submission to the Consultation Draft on a Commonwealth Integrity Commission
On 5 February 2021, the ACNC made a submission to the Attorney-General’s Department, in relation to draft legislation for a Commonwealth Integrity Commission.
Submission on the draft report of the National Indigenous Australian Agency’s Review of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth).
On 24 September 2020, the ACNC made a submission to the NIAA, as part of its review of the CATSI Act.
Submission to the Productivity Commission’s Study into Resources Sector Regulation
On 21 August 2020, the ACNC commented on the draft report produced by the Productivity Commission on Resources Sector Regulation.
Lessons to be learned in relation to the preparation for, response to and recovery efforts following the 2019-20 Australian bushfire season.
On 14 May 2020, the ACNC responded to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Committee's Inquiry into the lessons to be learned in relation to the preparation for, response to, and recovery efforts following, the 2019-20 Australian bushfire season.
Submission in response to the AASB's Exposure Draft 295
On 18 November 2019, the ACNC responded to the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB)'s Exposure Draft 295 – General Purpose Financial Statements - Simplified Disclosures for For-Profit and Not-for-Profit Tier 2 Entities.
AASB Exposure Draft 296 – Disclosure of Accounting Policies: Proposed amendments to AASB 101 and AASB Practice Statement 2
On 28 October 2019, the ACNC responded to the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB)'s Exposure Draft 296 – Disclosure of Accounting Policies: Proposed amendments to AASB 101 and AASB Practice Statement 2.
Submission to the regulation of auditing in Australia
On 23 October 2019, the ACNC provided a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services for the inquiry into regulation of auditing.
ACNC submission on Religious Freedom Bills
On 25 September 2019, the ACNC lodged a submission to the Attorney-General's Department's Consultation on the Religious Freedom Bills.
AASB Exposure Draft 291 – Not-for-profit Entity Definition and Guidance
On 4 September 2019, the ACNC responded to the Australian Accounting Standards board (AASB)’s Exposure Draft 291 Not-for-profit Entity Definition and Guidance
AASB Exposure Draft 293 – Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure in Special Purpose Financial Statements of Compliance with Recognition and Measurement Requirements
On 5 August 2019, the ACNC responded to the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB)’s Exposure Draft 293 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure in Special Purpose Financial Statements of Compliance with Recognition and Measurement Requirements.
ACNC submission to the Inquiry into the 2019 Federal Election
In the second half of 2019, the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters held an inquiry into the 2019 Federal Election.
The ACNC lodged a submission to that inquiry in September.
Submission to the Treasury Consultation on ASIC Industry Funding Model and Registry Search Fees
On 5 February 2019, the ACNC made a submission to the Treasury Consultation on ASIC Industry Funding Model and Registry Search Fees
AASB Exposure Draft 286 – Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Right-of-Use Assets of Not-for-Profit Entities
On 30 November 2018, the ACNC responded to the Australian Accounting Standards board (AASB)’s Exposure Draft 286 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Right-of-Use Assets of Not-for-Profit Entities.
AASB Consultation Paper ICT 39 May 2018
On 24 October 2018 the ACNC responded to the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB)'s Consultation Paper ICT 39 on Applying the IASB’s Revised Conceptual Framework and Solving the Reporting Entity and Special Purpose Financial Statement Problems.
Submission to the Treasury Consultation on the Modernising Business Registers and Director Identification Numbers legislation
On 24 October 2018, the ACNC made a submission to the Treasury Consultation on the proposed Modernising Business Registers and Director Identification Numbers legislation.
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Submission to the Review of Modern Slavery Bill 2018
On Thursday 12 July 2018, the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee published the ACNC's submission to the review of the Modern Slavery Bill 2018.
Our submission focuses on the Bill's impact on charities registered with the ACNC, particularly the potential regulatory burden charities may face.
Submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security
On 13 February 2018, the ACNC made a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, in relation to the proposed Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Bill 2017.
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Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters
In December 2017, the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters announced that it would conduct a review of political donations as part of its broader inquiry into the 2016 election. The Committee will also examine the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill 2017.
On 25 January 2018, the ACNC made a submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, in relation to the proposed Bill, commonly referred to in the media as the Foreign Donations Bill.
Submission to the review of Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission legislation
In December 2017, the Government announced the terms of reference for the legislated five-year review of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (Cth) and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (Consequential and Transitional) Act 2012 (Cth), both of which commenced operation in December 2012.
Senate Economics Legislation Committee inquiry into the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (Repeal) (No. 1) Bill 2014
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