ACNC News

The ACNC's annual Regulators Day is set to take place on Thursday, 15 August. Secure your spot today.

In our latest episode of Charity Chat, Jacqui Barr from the Australian Cyber Security Centre spoke about the simple steps charities can take to keep themselves cyber safe.

The ACNC is seeking public comment on an updated Commissioner’s Interpretation Statement. We are currently reviewing the Commissioner’s Interpretation Statement: Withholding or Removing Commercially Sensitive Information from the Charity Register.

The ACNC is encouraging anyone who is currently completing or intending to complete one of our online short courses to finish it and download their certificates by August 10

The ACNC has announced it will focus on the misuse of complex corporate structures and the way charities manage cyber security challenges.

The Charity Register is now even more useful, with a new feature allowing you to find Australian registered charities that operate programs overseas.  

The ACNC has published a new registration decision summary, outlining key factors it considered in determining an organisation’s eligibility to be registered as a charity, with the subtype of ‘advancing social or public welfare.’   

As the new year kicks off, the ACNC is reminding charities of some simple checks they can do to ensure they meet their ongoing obligations.

Did you know our comprehensive data shows Australia’s charity sector employs more than 10 per cent of the workforce? You’ll find a wealth of information about the sector via our Charity Data Hub. 

As official data shows billions of dollars is lost to scams, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is advising a simple check before donating.