Commissioner's Column
The ACNC's contributions to a diverse charity sector
I have had the privilege to lead the ACNC as acting Commissioner from 1 August this year, until the permanent Commissioner is appointed.
I would like to take this opportunity to outline for the new Committee the scope of the ACNC’s work and the scale of the sector it oversees.
I would like to take this opportunity to outline for the new Committee the scope of the ACNC’s work and the scale of the sector it oversees.
Commissioner's Column
Building trust and awareness: ACNC support for structured giving
In this month's Commissioners Column, acting Commissioner Deborah Jenkins discusses meeting with charities and sector stakeholders at the Philanthropy Australia National Conference in Sydney.
Commissioner's Column
Consultations and conversations - ACNC focuses on the future
In this month's Commissioner's Column, acting Commissioner Deborah Jenkins outlines her first month at the ACNC and her productive sector consultation.
Commissioner's Column
Boosting transparency, building trust
Acting Commissioner Deborah Jenkins says she is excited about the opportunity to lead the team at the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission as and to present her first Commissioner’s Column.
Commissioner's Column
Good governance is the backbone of Australia’s charity sector
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns explains that it is crucial for the ACNC to support good governance, and will launch an online learning program this month.
Commissioner's Column
The ACNC - 10 years on: Reflections from the Commissioner, the Hon Dr Gary Johns
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns reflects on the ACNC - 10 years on.
Commissioner's Column
Campaigning and advocacy during an election campaign
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the ongoing interest in the area where charities and politics intersect, and again urges charities not to "cross the line into areas of concern".
Commissioner's Column
New remuneration reporting rules to help drive further charity transparency and accountability
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses new requirements that will see many charities start reporting on remuneration they offer to their 'key management personnel'.
Commissioner's Column
Official launch of the enhanced Charity Register
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the official launch of the enhanced Charity Register. This is an edited version of the address Dr Gary Johns gave at the launch of the ACNC’s enhanced Charity Register in Melbourne on 1 March.
Commissioner's Column
In an election year, it is vital for charities to know the rules around advocacy
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns talks about the rules around charity advocacy and campaigning.