Related party disclosures required for 2023 AIS
There are new questions in the recently launched 2023 Annual Information Statement, requiring charities to disclose their dealings with related parties.
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Public Notice: more than 150 charities could lose registration for failing to report
More than 150 charities are at risk of losing their registration, as they have failed to submit two or more Annual Information Statements.
Defining Public Benevolent Institution
In this month's Commissioner's Column, Sue Woodward AM discusses our consultation with the sector in updating our Commissioner's Interpretation Statement: Public Benevolent Institutions.
Charities must declare referendum expenditure
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has updated its advice on referendum expenditure, which includes donations. Charities spending more than $15,200 on referendum campaigning or donations to organisations involved with the referendum must make a financial disclosure to the AEC.
Greater transparency about ACNC investigations: provide your feedback
In this month's Commissioner's Column, Commissioner Sue Woodward AM discusses proposed reforms aimed at providing greater transparency about ACNC investigations, with submissions now open.
Consultation strengthens ACNC’s achievements: annual report tabled
A fresh focus on consultation has strengthened the ACNC’s work to build public confidence in the sector. The ACNC 2022-23 annual report has been tabled in Parliament.
Updated advice on donating money for humanitarian relief to the conflict in Gaza
The ACNC has provided updated advice about donating money to charities that deliver humanitarian relief overseas.
ACNC publishes Decision Impact Statement: Equality Australia Ltd
The ACNC has published a new Decision Impact Statement following an Administrative Appeals Tribunal determination on a matter brought by Equality Australia Ltd.
Related party transactions and the Annual Information Statement
Charities have to report on their related party transactions in the 2023 Annual Information Statement. This webinar looked at the specific obligations that charities have, as well as relevant questions in the Annual Information Statement.
The Charitable Purpose
The ACNC's monthly e-newsletter, The Charitable Purpose, has news and information for the charity sector. The September edition has now been sent to all charities and subscribers.