Failure to report sees 627 charities lose their registration
The ACNC has revoked the registration of 627 charities after they failed to submit two or more Annual Information Statements.
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ACNC urges donors to be cautious after floods in NSW
With devastating floods impacting parts of New South Wales, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is warning donors to watch out for fake fundraising appeals.
Australian Charities Report 10th edition: Charity Data Explorer
The full interactive Charity Data Explorer from the 10th edition of the Australian Charities Report. Explore the data used for the Australian Charities Report in the sections below.
ACNC publishes new decision summary: private benefits
The ACNC has published a new registration decision summary as part of our Secrecy Reforms Project. The summary focuses on what we look at when considering if an organisation that wishes to register as a charity has addressed issues relating to private benefits.
Engaging volunteers
Each year, millions of Australians contribute their time, energy and expertise to volunteering. Without their contributions, much of the work that charities do would not be possible. To support their contribution, these are some things to keep in mind when engaging volunteers.
Advisory Board summary
An update from Sarah Davies AM, Chair of the ACNC Advisory Board.
Employing staff at your charity
While a large number of Australia’s registered charities draw on the efforts of volunteers, a significant portion pay employees. This factsheet covers some of the things your charity needs to consider before employing staff.
Organisations that have been self-assessing as income tax exempt
There have been changes to the administration of not-for-profit organisations that self-assess as income tax exempt. If your not-for-profit organisation meets the definition of charity, it cannot self-assess as income tax exempt.
External Conduct Standard 4: Protection of vulnerable individuals
External Conduct Standard 4 requires charities to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals overseas.
Opening remarks to the Senate Estimates Economics Committee
This month’s column is an abridged version of ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM's opening statement at a Senate Estimates hearing on 26 February 2025 at Parliament House in Canberra.