Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
This Statement of Commitment is an opportunity to strengthen the accountability measures that must accompany any meaningful commitment to reconciliation.
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ACNC publishes Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The ACNC has published a Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander peoples, reinforcing its dedication to fostering meaningful realtionships with First Nations communities across Australia.
ACNC External Conduct Standards
This page provides a summary of the External Conduct Standards – a set of standards that govern how a registered charity must manage its activities, and resources used, outside Australia.
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.
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.