See ACNC media releases and news items, and the latest Commissioner’s Column.
Journalists can contact our media team at media@acnc.gov.au or on 0481 456 411.
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
Recent floods prompt warning to beware of fake charities
As floods and storms impact communities in parts of New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria, Australians are being urged to check the Charity Register before donating to a charity or appeal.
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Red tape cuts for Australian charities highlighted in ACNC annual report
Significant red tape cuts for thousands of Australian charities are highlighted in the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) annual report.
News
Charity Fraud Awareness Week: preventing fraud is everyone's business
This week is Charity Fraud Awareness Week, and it is an excellent opportunity for everyone involved in the sector to stop and think about preventing fraud.
Commissioner's Column
Building trust and awareness: ACNC support for structured giving
In this month's Commissioners Column, acting Commissioner Deborah Jenkins discusses meeting with charities and sector stakeholders at the Philanthropy Australia National Conference in Sydney.
News
Charities with outstanding reporting urged to get up to date, or risk revocation
More than 700 charities have been notified by the ACNC that their registration could be revoked because they have failed to submit two or more Annual Information Statements.
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Have your say on AASB Discussion Paper on the Not-for-Profit Financial Reporting Framework
The AASB currently have a Discussion Paper open for consultation that proposes a stand-alone accounting standard for smaller non-government not-for-profit organisations, which includes charities.
News
Elections spark interest in charity advocacy
Elections spark interest in the rules around advocacy from charities and from the public and can create unnecessary concern for some charities.
Commissioner's Column
Consultations and conversations - ACNC focuses on the future
In this month's Commissioner's Column, acting Commissioner Deborah Jenkins outlines her first month at the ACNC and her productive sector consultation.
News
ACNC consultation on updates to PBI and HPC statements
The ACNC has welcomed submissions as part of a consultation on advice relating to two charity subtypes — Public Benevolent Institutions and Health Promotion Charities.
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2022 AIS hub sets out recent changes to reporting requirements
Charities are being urged to go to the hub for highly practical guidance and tips to help make the process of completing the 2022 AIS simple, and to find out about some recent changes to reporting obligations.