About the ACNC
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is the national regulator of charities. We register and regulate Australia’s charities.
- We help charities understand and meet their obligations through information, advice and guidance.
- We help the public understand the work of the not-for-profit sector and provide a free searchable database of charities.
Latest news & tweets
News
Queensland reforms cut red tape for registered charities
Red tape cuts for all Australian charities that conduct fundraising are now in place, with the latest reform now taking effect in Queensland.
Commissioner's Column
Boosting transparency, building trust
Acting Commissioner Deborah Jenkins says she is excited about the opportunity to lead the team at the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission as and to present her first Commissioner’s Column.

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Latest Resources
ACNC Annual Report 2019-20
The ACNC Annual Report 2019-20 provides an overview of the Commission's work in the 2019-20 financial year.
Registered Charity Tick
The ACNC Registered Charity Tick aims to gives reassurance to the public that the charity is transparent and accountable and listed on the ACNC Charity Register.
Vulnerable people
Vulnerable people are defined as a people aged under 18 or other individuals who may be unable to take care of themselves or are unable to protect themselves against harm or exploitation.
Whistleblower protections
A whistleblower is someone with inside knowledge of an organisation who reports misconduct or dishonest or illegal activity that may have occurred within that organisation. Whistleblower protections are the protections provided to whistleblowers to enable them to come forward to report misconduct without fear of retribution or personal detriment.

Newly registered charities
The ACNC registers hundreds of new charities every month.
These charities will provide a range of invaluable services including child and youth services, environmental protection, education and more.
We publish a list of new charities each month.

The ACNC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures and elders past, present and emerging.
