ACNC Annual Report 2020-21
The ACNC Annual Report 2020-21 provides an overview of the Commission's work in the 2020-21 financial year.
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Australian Charities Report: comprehensive data promotes transparency and trust
In this month's Commissioner's Column, ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns talks about the significance of the ACNC's annual charity sector data analysis, with the launch of the seventh edition of the Australian Charities Report.
The Charitable Purpose 14
The September edition of the ACNC's monthly e-newsletter, The Charitable Purpose, has now been sent to charities and subscribers. In this edition, ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns discusses the launch of the 2021 Annual Information Statement and how it is a busy time for charity leaders across the nation. Their roles demand that they be active in the lives of their charities; they are not mere figureheads. We also discuss promoting programs and locations on the Charity Register, a charity highlighted in landmark review takes further steps to be transparent, check entitlement to registration and more.
Location, location, location: promote details about where your charity works on the Charity Register
Promote your charity’s work by including the location details of your charity’s programs, when you submit the Annual Information Statement.
Charities urged, review your governing document
As the new financial year begins, the ACNC is urging charities to ensure they are still working towards their stated purposes by reviewing their governing document. Charities are responsible for ensuring they maintain eligibility for registration.
Reforms cut red tape for charities fundraising in NSW
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission welcomes reforms that will further reduce the red tape burden for charities fundraising in New South Wales. From 1 July, charities registered with the ACNC can access a more simple application process.
Red tape cuts for charities
The Australian Government has announced it will cut red tape for thousands of Australian charities, with financial reporting obligations to be eased.
Tapping into expertise and diverse views to improve our performance
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses how engagement makes us a better regulator and details two key annual events that are important in supporting our engagement with the charity sector and with other regulators have been held over the past two days.
Charity leaders: more than mere figureheads
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the launch of the 2021 Annual Information Statement and how it is a busy time for charity leaders across the nation. Their roles demand that they be active in the lives of their charities; they are not mere figureheads.
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'.