ACNC News

A charity based in the Northern Territory and another in Queensland are making the most of a new opportunity to showcase their programs and program locations on the ACNC Charity Register.

A charity that took part in the ACNC’s landmark 2019-2020 Bushfires Review has taken further steps to be transparent about the way it has used donated funds. ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns welcomed a report released at the end of August by the Australian Red Cross.

Charities are being urged to regularly check they are maintaining their entitlement to registration to ensure they are meeting their obligations to the ACNC.

Hundreds of charities are at risk of losing their ACNC charity registration because they have failed to submit two or more Annual Information Statements.

Upcoming changes will require the ACNC Commissioner to publish and maintain information on the Charity Register about where to find details of electoral expenditure and political donations of registered charities.

When ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns commenced at the Commission, he made it clear he would spend as much time as he could in regional Australia, visiting charities. Dr Johns discusses the importance of meeting charities face to face across the country.

The Australian Government has announced it will cut red tape for thousands of Australian charities, with financial reporting obligations to be eased.

As the new financial year begins, the ACNC is urging charities to ensure they are still working towards their stated purposes by reviewing their governing document. Charities are responsible for ensuring they maintain eligibility for registration.

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission welcomes reforms that will further reduce the red tape burden for charities fundraising in New South Wales. From 1 July, charities registered with the ACNC can access a more simple application process.

The Australian Government has announced amendments to Governance Standard 3 to ensure that Australian charities that engage in or use their resources to actively promote unlawful behaviour face enforcement action.