ACNC warns donors to beware of scam appeals following floods in Queensland and NSW
After floods and storms in Queensland and New South Wales, due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, the ACNC is warning donors to be alert to fake fundraising appeals.
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Charity advocacy
A charity can promote or oppose a change to any matter of law, policy or practice, if the change would further or oppose a charitable purpose. However, a charity must not have a 'disqualifying purpose'.
The Charitable Purpose
The Charitable Purpose is our monthly e-newsletter, with news about matters that impact the charity sector and resources to help charities meet obligations to the ACNC.
Reporting annually to the ACNC
In order to maintain their registration, charities are required to report annually to the ACNC. This guidance will help your charity understand many of the annual reporting obligations it has to the ACNC.
New ex officio ACNC Advisory Board members announced
The ACNC has today welcomed the appointment of six new ex officio members to the ACNC Advisory Board.
ACNC Advisory Board
The ACNC Advisory Board supports and advises the Commissioner. The Board is appointed by the Minister and consists of up to eight 'general members' with expertise in the not-for-profit sector, law, taxation or accounting, and office holders.
Charities and the federal election: updated guidance on advocacy
The ACNC has updated guidance on campaigning and advocacy in the lead up to the federal election.
Double defaulters
If a charity fails to submit two or more Annual Information Statements, it risks becoming a 'double defaulter' charity and, as a result, having the ACNC revoke its charity registration.
Strengthening public trust and confidence in the sector
In this month's Commissioner's Column, Sue Woodward AM reflects on the findings of a major report that shows a decline in public trust in institutions across Australia, including charities.
Australian Charities Report - 9th edition
The Australian Charities Report is the annual analysis of the information we receive from charities in their Annual Information Statements. This is the 9th edition.