ACNC News

Changes to the Fair Work Act have placed conditions on the use of fixed term contracts when engaging employees.

The ACNC has published the first resource developed as part of the Secrecy Reforms Project - a summary of a charity registration decision. 

As Giving Tuesday is marked around the world today, ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM says it is wonderful opportunity to consider all the different ways there are to give.

The ACNC has provided updated advice about donating money to charities that deliver humanitarian relief overseas.  

The ACNC has published a new Decision Impact Statement following an Administrative Appeals Tribunal determination on a matter brought by Equality Australia Ltd.

A fresh focus on consultation has strengthened the ACNC’s work to build public confidence in the sector. The ACNC 2022-23 annual report has been tabled in Parliament.  

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has updated its advice on referendum expenditure, which includes donations. Charities spending more than $15,200 on referendum campaigning or donations to organisations involved with the referendum must make a financial disclosure to the AEC. 

More than 150 charities are at risk of losing their registration, as they have failed to submit two or more Annual Information Statements.

There are new questions in the recently launched 2023 Annual Information Statement, requiring charities to disclose their dealings with related parties.

The ACNC has published an updated Commissioner’s Interpretation Statement (CIS) on Public Benevolent Institutions following extensive consultation with the sector and their professional advisers.