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The Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) has welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s announcement of $2.9 million in the Federal Budget to conduct risk reviews of charities.
21 October 2020
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The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is urging charities to take steps to prevent fraud and cybercrime.Charity Fraud Awareness Week is an opportunity for everyone involved in the sector to raise awareness and share good practices.
19 October 2020
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Hundreds of Australian charities are at risk of losing their registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) for twice failing to submit their Annual Information Statements.
19 October 2020
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The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) tabled its 2019–20 annual report today. ACNC Commissioner the Hon Dr Gary Johns said the annual report highlights the Commission’s achievements in a year of unprecedented challenges for the community and the charity sector.
16 October 2020
Commissioner's Column
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the opportunity charities have to showcase their work to donors, supporters and the broader public.
8 October 2020
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New reforms will further reduce the red tape burden for charities in Western Australia. Under the reforms, duplicated reporting requirements for incorporated associations in Western Australia will be removed. Associations will only need to report to the ACNC using the Annual Information Statement...
5 October 2020
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From today, charities will only need to notify Consumer Affairs Victoria of their intent to fundraise to become a registered fundraiser. Additionally, charities that fundraise in Victoria are no longer required to submit an annual return to Consumer Affairs Victoria. Instead, charities can submit...
1 September 2020
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Charity scams are on the rise, increasing nearly 70% since 2019, according to figures released for Scams Awareness Week, 17-21 August 2020.
17 August 2020
Commissioner's Column
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the reduction of unnecessary regulatory obligations on the Australian not‑for‑profit sector.
6 August 2020
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The work of charities will soon become more visible due to enhancements to the ACNC Charity Register. Charities will soon be able to add valuable information about their programs to their record on the Register that will help attract donors and grant-makers and boost collaboration.
31 July 2020
