ACNC News

The ACNC has released information for charities considering contributing to conversations taking place about the Australian Government’s planned referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. 

An Address For Service is the primary address used by the ACNC to send charity correspondence. Charities need to provide us with an email and/or a physical address.

The ACNC welcomes the announcement that Australian, state and territory treasurers have agreed to a set of nationally consistent fundraising principles.

In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission advises donors to give generously to legitimate charities but to beware of scam appeals.

New interactive courses help those who run charities identify and protect themselves from fraud and teach valuable financial management skills to assist with meeting reporting obligations to the ACNC.

The ACNC is urging charities to fully consider the risks and benefits before accepting donations of crypto-assets, or investing in crypto-assets.

The ACNC is urging everyone to be generous but cautious before they donate to charity this Christmas and festive season. Acting Commissioner Deborah Jenkins said data breaches and fake charities are on the rise, making it more important than ever to do a quick check of the Charity Register before giving.

A celebration marking the 10th anniversary of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) was held at the Koorie Heritage Trust in Melbourne on Friday. Acting Commissioner, Deborah Jenkins recognised the vital contribution of charities to the Australian community and described the anniversary as a significant milestone.  

Charities make a significant financial and social contribution to communities in Australia and overseas. The charity sector is also complex and data about the work that charities do can provide insights to help charities, donors, governments, researchers, and the community better understand the sectors diversity, work, financial status, and sustainability.

Sue Woodward AM has been appointed as Commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) for a five-year period commencing on 12 December, 2022. Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP announced the appointment.