Our February webinar examined in detail recently-announced changes to charity size and reporting thresholds which will come into effect in coming months. The changes will soon see thousands of charities re-classified - particularly from medium-sized to small - with their reporting obligations to the ACNC to change so they more appropriately match the size of their operations. Our webinar looked at the changes and what they mean for your charity.
In this month's Commissioner's Column, ACNC Commissioner the Hon Dr Gary Johns details a major change on the horizon that will reduce the reporting burden for charities.
Each year thousands of new Australian charities are established but more than half of all applications to be officially registered do not result in registration.
Following compliance investigations, the ACNC revoked the registrations of 15 charities in 2021. The organisations were found to have breached the ACNC Act or the Governance Standards.
The ACNC Commissioner has today announced a blanket extension to the due date for the 2021 Annual Information Statement (AIS) for charities affected by the recent Queensland floods.
The ACNC is urging people to be cautious when they make a donation to help people impacted by the disastrous floods in south-east Queensland. Commissioner Dr Gary Johns recommends donors check the Charity Register first.
The January 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 details a major change on the horizon that will reduce the reporting burden for charities. We also discuss whistleblower policy requirements for some charities and more.
People who want to donate money to help thousands of people affected by the disaster in Tonga are being urged to first check the official Charity Register to make sure their donation goes to a real charity.
This policy sets out how the ACNC will meet its obligations regarding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, and the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework.
