ACNC News

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.

The national charity regulator, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, has revoked the registration of 303 Australian charities for twice failing to submit their Annual Information Statements.

ACNC Assistant Commissioner, Anna Longley explores the legal limitations on charities.

ACNC Commissioner, the Hon Dr Gary Johns, examines how key bushfire relief charities managed a surge in funds and in a column published by The Australian.

Bushfire charity reviews find Red Cross, WIRES and NSW RFS Trust to be credible and professional in managing donations

The Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) has welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s announcement of $2.9 million in the Federal Budget to conduct risk reviews of charities.

Hundreds of Australian charities are at risk of losing their registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) for twice failing to submit their Annual Information Statements.

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is urging charities to take steps to prevent fraud and cybercrime.Charity Fraud Awareness Week is an opportunity for everyone involved in the sector to raise awareness and share good practices.

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) tabled its 2019–20 annual report today. ACNC Commissioner the Hon Dr Gary Johns said the annual report highlights the Commission’s achievements in a year of unprecedented challenges for the community and the charity sector.