ACNC News

When ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns commenced at the Commission, he made it clear he would spend as much time as he could in regional Australia, visiting charities. Dr Johns discusses the importance of meeting charities face to face across the country.

The Australian Government has announced it will cut red tape for thousands of Australian charities, with financial reporting obligations to be eased.

As the new financial year begins, the ACNC is urging charities to ensure they are still working towards their stated purposes by reviewing their governing document. Charities are responsible for ensuring they maintain eligibility for registration.

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission welcomes reforms that will further reduce the red tape burden for charities fundraising in New South Wales. From 1 July, charities registered with the ACNC can access a more simple application process.

The Australian Government has announced amendments to Governance Standard 3 to ensure that Australian charities that engage in or use their resources to actively promote unlawful behaviour face enforcement action.

Promote your charity’s work by including the location details of your charity’s programs, when you submit the Annual Information Statement.

The latest official data shows more than half of Australia’s charities are run entirely by volunteers.

The latest official data shows Australia’s charity sector was robust immediately prior to the advent of COVID and the 2020 bushfires, employing 11% of Australia’s workforce and generating revenue of $166 billion.

Charities have welcomed a new opportunity to showcase their work to donors, supporters and the public on the ACNC Charity Register. When charities submit the 2020 Annual Information Statement, they can now provide details about up to ten programs.

The Modernising Business Registers program will introduce director identification numbers (director ID) for company directors.