Donating during Ramadan
The ACNC wishes those observing Ramadan this month peace, prosperity and good health.
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Commissioner's address to the CPA Australia NFP Conference 2018
Speaking at CPA Australia’s Not-for-Profit Conference in Melbourne, the ACNC Commissioner the Hon Dr Gary Johns, highlighted his vision and priorities for the national charity regulator over the coming five years.
Commissioner's address to the 6th Annual Not-for-Profits & Charities Regulatory Conference
The Hon Dr Gary Johns, ACNC Commissioner, speaking at the 6th Annual Not-for-Profits & Charities Regulatory Conference, May 2018, in Melbourne.
2017 Annual Information Statement checklist
This checklist covers everything you will need to consider, do and have ready to complete the 2017 Annual Information Statement.
Governance Toolkit: Working with partners
This guidance explains what working with a partner means, as well as your charity's legal obligations, potential risks and issues, and the steps your charity should take to ensure a partnership is effective and successful.
Extension of transitional reporting arrangements
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission’s (ACNC) transitional reporting arrangements have been extended to cover the 2018 and 2019 reporting periods.
Recent floods prompt warning to beware of fake charities
As floods and storms impact communities in parts of New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria, Australians are being urged to check the Charity Register before donating to a charity or appeal.
Donating to those affected by Cyclone Debbie
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is encouraging Australians to donate to registered charities in the wake of Cyclone Debbie.
Terrorism financing
The not-for-profit sector has been identified as vulnerable to the risk of misuse for the purpose of terrorism financing. It is important that charities use due diligence and have proper processes in place to ensure that their charitable funds are safe from misuse.
Charity highlighted in ACNC landmark review takes further steps to be transparent
A charity that took part in the ACNC’s landmark 2019-2020 Bushfires Review has taken further steps to be transparent about the way it has used donated funds. ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns welcomed a report released at the end of August by the Australian Red Cross.