See ACNC media releases and news items, and the latest Commissioner’s Column.
Journalists can contact our media team directly on 0466 089 108 or media@acnc.gov.au.
This media guide provides an overview for journalists about the ACNC’s role as Australia’s charity sector regulator, explains what information we can provide to the media and the public, and answers some frequently asked questions.
News
Charities removed from Register likely to have stopped operating
Charities that failed to submit two or more Annual Information Statements have lost registration, and many are likely to have stopped operating.
News
Charity Chat podcast: Calls to get involved during National Volunteer Week
In National Volunteer Week, on the ACNC Charity Chat podcast, Australians are urged to reflect on how they can get involved in volunteering.
Commissioner's Column
Campaigning and advocacy during an election campaign
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the ongoing interest in the area where charities and politics intersect, and again urges charities not to "cross the line into areas of concern".
News
ACNC notifies charities around Australia they could lose registration
Close to 750 charities across every state and Territory are at risk of losing registration because they have failed to submit two or more Annual Information Statements to the ACNC.
News
Charities and the 2022 federal election
With the 2022 federal election to be held on Saturday 21 May, ACNC Commissioner the Hon Dr Gary Johns is urging charities to be aware of their obligations regarding political advocacy and campaigning.
Commissioner's Column
New remuneration reporting rules to help drive further charity transparency and accountability
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses new requirements that will see many charities start reporting on remuneration they offer to their 'key management personnel'.
News
GIVIT CEO says enhanced Charity Register is a ‘game-changer’
“This is going to be a game changer for people in the not-for-profit area,” said GIVIT CEO Sarah Tennant at the launch of the ACNC’s enhanced Charity Register on 1 March, speaking about the value of the enhancements for charities and the sector.
News
Keep program details up to date to promote your charity’s work
Charities can now update details about their programs on the ACNC website any time, to showcase their work to donors and other potential supporters.
News
Explore the enhanced Charity Register: connect, collaborate, innovate
Explore the benefits of using the enhanced Charity Register. Watch a short demonstration video, watch the official launch event video with charity leaders explaining benefits for the sector, and more.
Commissioner's Column
Official launch of the enhanced Charity Register
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the official launch of the enhanced Charity Register. This is an edited version of the address Dr Gary Johns gave at the launch of the ACNC’s enhanced Charity Register in Melbourne on 1 March.