The idea that there are too many charities in Australia is frequently discussed and elicits a range of perspectives - both from within the charity sector and from the public more broadly.

It is reasonable for donors to want to ensure that each dollar donated to a cause will be used effectively – but often, using a charity’s administration costs to determine efficiency can be misleading.

People often raise concerns with the ACNC about charity fundraising. While the ACNC does not regulate fundraising, it does provide advice to charities about complying with local laws and fundraising efficiently and effectively.

A charity's page on the Charity Register displays some of its financial information - in graphs on the overview and within its Annual Information Statement.