Commissioner's Column
Defining Public Benevolent Institution
In this month's Commissioner's Column, Sue Woodward AM discusses our consultation with the sector in updating our Commissioner's Interpretation Statement: Public Benevolent Institutions.
Commissioner's Column
Active engagement makes for better regulation
In this month's Commissioner's Column, Sue Woodward AM discusses our annual ACNC Regulators Day, and welcomes the announcement of the new members of the ACNC Advisory Board.
Commissioner's Column
ACNC data helps us tell the story of the Australian charity sector
In this month's Commissioner Column, Sue Woodward AM shares important insights from the 9th edition of the Australian Charities Report and how data can help tell a story and inspire a new generation of giving and volunteering.
Commissioner's Column
Public accountability and transparency
In her latest Commissioner's Column, Sue Woodward AM discusses the importance of public trust and confidence in the charities sector. She also farewells ACNC Assistant Commissioner, General Counsel, Anna Longley.
Commissioner's Column
Volunteers are the beating heart of the sector – thank you!
In her latest Commissioner's Column, Sue Woodward AM pays tribute to the vital work of volunteers and reminds us that their contribution is not one we can afford to take for granted.
Commissioner's Column
Supporting a culture of giving as philanthropy review begins
In this month's Commissioner Column, Sue Woodward AM talks about how the ACNC supports a culture of giving and encourages people to participate in the Productivity Commission's review of philanthropy.
Commissioner's Column
Advocacy news and fundraising reform - important updates for the sector
In her latest Commissioner's column, Sue Woodward AM reminds the sector about rules surrounding charity advocacy and celebrates the recent announcement of a set of nationally consistent fundraising principles.
Commissioner's Column
New rules to reinforce transparency of related party transactions
In this month’s Commissioner’s column, Sue Woodward AM urges charities to collect information about related party transactions, with new rules in effect.
Commissioner's Column
Trust is currency
In her first Commissioner's Column, Sue Woodward AM thanks everyone for the warm welcome to her new role and reflects on the important role the Charity Register plays in enhancing public trust and confidence in the charity sector.
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It’s all about purpose
In her final Commissioner's Column as acting Commissioner, Deborah Jenkins talks about what she's learnt in her time in the role, the importance of purpose and conveys her best wishes for the future.