ACFID Code of Conduct and the External Conduct Standards
The ACFID Code of Conduct is a voluntary, self-regulatory code of good practice. The comparison table on this page maps the ACFID Code of Conduct to the ACNC External Conduct Standards.
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When the External Conduct Standards apply
The External Conduct Standards apply to all registered charities, including Basic Religious Charities, when they are operating outside Australia, or working with a third party operating outside Australia.
Disqualification from being a Responsible Person
Charities must be satisfied that their Responsible People are not disqualified from managing a corporation, nor disqualified by the ACNC from being a Responsible Person.
ACNC welcomes publication of ACNC Legislative Review report
The ACNC welcomes the publication of the report from the ACNC Legislative Review, titled Strengthening for Purpose: Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Legislative Review 2018.
Public consultation on DGR reform
On 22 August 2018, Treasury released a consultation paper on the Government’s proposed Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) reforms.
Give safely and with confidence to Australian charities
If you are approached to donate to a charity, there are a few things you can do to ensure it is not a scam.
How to prepare your charity for the ACNC’s IT Upgrade
The launch of the new ACNC website is just a few short weeks away, creating a faster and more reliable experience for users seeking more information about charities in Australia.
ACNC registers 208 new charities in August
In August 2018, the ACNC registered 208 new charities. The majority of newly registered charities are based in the eastern states, with 63 per cent of new charities located in Victoria and New South Wales.
Getting to Know: Dignity Ltd
We recently spoke with registered charity Dignity Ltd about governance, the challenges they face and the rewarding nature of charity work.
Call for additional submissions on proposed foreign donations legislation
The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters is calling for additional submissions in relation to electoral funding and political donations, after completing a review of proposed foreign donations laws earlier this year.