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
Annual Information Statement extension for Queensland charities affected by floods
The ACNC Commissioner has today announced a blanket extension to the due date for the 2021 Annual Information Statement (AIS) for charities affected by the recent Queensland floods.
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Registrations of 15 charities revoked in 2021 following compliance investigations
Following compliance investigations, the ACNC revoked the registrations of 15 charities in 2021. The organisations were found to have breached the ACNC Act or the Governance Standards.
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Thousands of new charities registered but many applications do not result in registration
Each year thousands of new Australian charities are established but more than half of all applications to be officially registered do not result in registration.
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Whistleblower policy requirements for some charities
Some charities must have a whistleblower policy. The requirement applies to charities structured as public companies limited by guarantee with annual consolidated revenue of $1 million.
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No change to Governance Standard relating to compliance with Australian laws
Earlier this year, the Australian Government announced proposed amendments to Governance Standard 3 regarding charities that engage in unlawful activity. However, the proposed changes were subject to a disallowance motion in the Senate on 25 November, meaning no change will take effect.
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ACNC responds to AAT Decision on Global Citizen Ltd
The ACNC has released a Decision Impact Statement in response to an Administrative Appeals Tribunal decision about Global Citizen Ltd (GCL).
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Charities urged to get systems in place now to comply with new obligations
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is urging charity leaders and their accountants to ensure they have systems in place to comply with amended reporting regulations that come into effect from the 2022 Annual Information Statement (AIS) reporting period, and later.
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Join the ACNC Sector Forum - EOI now open
Are you interested in helping the ACNC better understand the charity sector and become a more effective regulator?
We are now calling for expressions of interest from people with relevant expertise to join our Sector Forum or our new Charity Consultation Panel.
We are now calling for expressions of interest from people with relevant expertise to join our Sector Forum or our new Charity Consultation Panel.
Commissioner's Column
Promoting innovation is at the core of our work
In this month's Commissioner's Column, ACNC Commissioner the Hon Dr Gary Johns outlines some initiatives that demonstrate the work the ACNC is doing to highlight sector innovation, as well as some of the ACNC's innovative projects.
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New Charity Register search connects donors to charities
The ACNC Charity Register has new enhanced search features that will connect donors with charities more effectively. You can now search for charities based on the type of program they deliver, by beneficiary group, or program location.