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 of 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
More than 400 Australian charities struck off register for failing to submit required information
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has revoked the registrations of 420 Australian charities that have failed to submit two or more required Annual Information Statements.
Commissioner's Column
Charity leaders: more than mere figureheads
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the launch of the 2021 Annual Information Statement and how it is a busy time for charity leaders across the nation. Their roles demand that they be active in the lives of their charities; they are not mere figureheads.
News
From Wilora to Warrnambool: Promoting programs and locations on the Charity Register
A charity based in the Northern Territory and another in Queensland are making the most of a new opportunity to showcase their programs and program locations on the ACNC Charity Register.
News
Charity highlighted in ACNC landmark review takes further steps to be transparent
A charity that took part in the ACNC’s landmark 2019-2020 Bushfires Review has taken further steps to be transparent about the way it has used donated funds. ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns welcomed a report released at the end of August by the Australian Red Cross.
News
Check entitlement to registration
Charities are being urged to regularly check they are maintaining their entitlement to registration to ensure they are meeting their obligations to the ACNC.
Commissioner's Column
Tapping into expertise and diverse views to improve our performance
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses how engagement makes us a better regulator and details two key annual events that are important in supporting our engagement with the charity sector and with other regulators have been held over the past two days.
News
Hundreds of charities at risk of losing registration
Hundreds of charities are at risk of losing their ACNC charity registration because they have failed to submit two or more Annual Information Statements.
Commissioner's Column
As the independent regulator, education underpins our approach
There are more than 59,000 on the ACNC Charity Register and the overwhelming majority meet regulatory requirements.
News
Changes to disclosure of political expenditure for registered charities
Upcoming changes will require the ACNC Commissioner to publish and maintain information on the Charity Register about where to find details of electoral expenditure and political donations of registered charities.
News
“It’s inspiring”: Meeting charities face to face across Australia
When ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns commenced at the Commission, he made it clear he would spend as much time as he could in regional Australia, visiting charities. Dr Johns discusses the importance of meeting charities face to face across the country.