ACNC News

The Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme came into effect on 10 December 2018. The Scheme may apply to a limited number of charities.

The national charity regulator, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), has revoked the charity status of Diwan Al Dawla following an investigation.

The holiday season each year sees an increase in charitable donations, with many Australians looking to support local charities. As the national charity regulator, the ACNC has three key tips to help donors ensure they can give with confidence to one of Australia’s 56,000 registered charities this Christmas.

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) report, Measures in support of the not-for-profit sector – Indicators of Object 1(b) ACNC Act. 

We sat down with Gary Johns to discuss his first year at the ACNC, on the anniversary of his appointment as Commissioner.

ACNC releases new guidance on gifts and honorariums

The ACNC is working with a number of drought relief charities after concerns were raised about their operations.

The ACNC Annual Report 2017–18 was tabled in Parliament on Friday 26 October 2018.

Charity Fraud Awareness Week was held internationally from 22 to 26 October. This article contains list of resources and information from each of the themes throughout the week, for both charities and donors.

The final Charity Fraud Awareness Week theme is moving money safely – ensuring that both charities and donors understand the risks of transferring funds internationally, and encouraging due diligence when donating or operating overseas.