ACNC News

Charities are making the most of a new opportunity to showcase their work to donors, supporters and the broader public on the ACNC Charity Register. They can provide details about up to ten programs when they complete the 2020 the Annual Information Statement.

As New South Wales and Queensland flood waters subside, the ACNC urges the public to do a quick online check of a charity’s credentials before donating.

The ACNC is reminding every charity to ensure its annual financial reporting meets required standards after a review of financial reports turned up common errors other oversights.

Following an investigation, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has revoked the charity registration of Misty Mountain Health Retreat Ltd.

The ACNC welcomes an Administrative Appeals Tribunal decision that endorses the ACNC’s approach to determining charities’ eligibility for registration as a public benevolent institution.

A new Governance Standard comes into being today. It will affect charities that fail to join to the National Redress Scheme for victims of institutional child sexual abuse.

ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns welcomes the announcement Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness, Social and Community Housing, the Hon Michael Sukkar MP, has been confirmed to take responsibility for oversight of the ACNC.

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity, this year marked on 1 December.

The Federal Government has today announced plans to introduce sanctions for charities that fail to join to the National Redress Scheme for victims of institutional child sexual abuse.

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is urging the public to do a quick online check of a charity’s credentials before donating this festive season.
Commissioner the Hon Dr Gary Johns says many legitimate Australian charities have been hard hit by the COVID-19 crisis and are counting on the traditional generosity of the season.