ACNC News

The number of concerns raised about Australian charities has risen again, according to a new report released today by the national charity regulator, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

A one week extension has been granted to all charities that were required to submit the 2018 Annual Information Statement by 31 March 2019.

ACNC Commissioner the Hon Dr Gary Johns has written an editorial for Pro Bono Australia, regarding the ACNC's exploration of the second object of the ACNC Act.

It’s time for charities with reporting due dates between 31 December 2018 and 28 February 2019 to submit their 2018 Annual Information Statement.

The ACNC is seeking feedback from charities on a series of specialised resources that we are creating to assist charities in managing potential risks.

A letter to the Editor of The West Australian written by the Commissioner, the Hon Dr Gary Johns, regarding a report on Animals Australia.

On 31 January 2019, the Queensland Government announced that the flooding in the Townsville district had been declared a disaster for the purposes of establishing Australian disaster relief funds.

The ACNC receives over 150 concerns per month relating to the actions, activities and eligibility of Australia’s registered charities. This is how the ACNC approaches concerns about charities.

The ACNC has revoked the charity status of House of Hope Recovery Centre following an investigation into the organisation’s activities and operations.

The due date for many charities to complete their reporting has been extended.