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Charities must meet many different legal requirements imposed by government agencies, at local, state and territory, and Commonwealth levels.
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Donating to charity
Many charities rely on donations to fund or support the work that they do.
Transitional reporting
Transitional reporting arrangements allow the ACNC to accept reporting originally prepared for other government agencies.
ACNC statement on Australian Christian Lobby and Israel Folau
ACNC statement on Australian Christian Lobby and Israel Folau
A surge in charity register use among significant achievements set out in ACNC annual report
The head of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission says significant achievements in a year of change and uncertainty are set out in the ACNC annual report, tabled in Parliament today.
Public urged to do a quick check on charities’ credentials before giving this Christmas
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.
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.
Innovative by nature, charities adapt in challenging times
By their very nature, charities are innovators. Each and every one was established because they identified a need, a problem to be solved.
ACNC welcomes chance to test Public Benevolent Institution definition
ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM has welcomed the opportunity for the definition of Public Benevolent Institution to be tested in the Federal Court of Australia. Ms Woodward said the definition of PBI is important.
Information the ACNC provides
The ACNC can provide you with information about charity registration, ongoing obligations, our role as the regulator, and how to raise a concern about charities. We cannot provide legal or professional advice.
Australian Government announces new ACNC Commissioner
Sue Woodward AM has been appointed as Commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) for a five-year period commencing on 12 December, 2022. Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP announced the appointment.