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Is that a real appeal? A warning to watch out for scams this giving season
The ACNC is warning that scammers often try to take advantage of our generosity at this time of year, as we celebrate the festive season.
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‘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.
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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.
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‘A source of truth’: ACNC records millions of Charity Register searches
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission 2023–2024 annual report has been tabled in Parliament, detailing significant achievements.
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Updated guidance for charities on managing data and privacy
The ACNC has updated guidance on managing people’s information and data, helping charities better understand their obligations under privacy law.
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Over 60 charities lose registration for repeatedly failing to report
Over 60 charities that failed to submit two or more Annual Information Statements have lost their registration, following a public notice issued on 9 September.
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Check your Charity Portal access today, to prepare for later
As the deadline for submitting the Annual Information Statement approaches on 31 January 2025, make sure you can log in to the Charity Portal and see your charity listed.
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Free online learning: supporting leadership and accountability in the charity sector
The ACNC offers free, online short courses to support leadership and accountability in the charity sector. If you are on the board or committee of a charity, or in another leadership role, our online learning will boost your skills and expertise.
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2024 AIS Hub helps charities submit the AIS, with advice on KMP reporting rules
The 2024 Annual Information Statement (AIS) is now available. All charities registered with the ACNC must submit an AIS, and the dedicated 2024 AIS Hub will assist your charity to complete it.
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Seventy charities face revocation of their charitable status
The Commission has today issued a public notice advising charities they have until 7 October 2024 to submit overdue Annual Information Statements, or their registration may be revoked.