The Charitable Purpose
The Charitable Purpose is our monthly e-newsletter, with news about matters that impact the charity sector and resources to help charities meet obligations to the ACNC.
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New ex officio ACNC Advisory Board members announced
The ACNC has today welcomed the appointment of six new ex officio members to the ACNC Advisory Board.
Charities and the federal election: updated guidance on advocacy
The ACNC has updated guidance on campaigning and advocacy in the lead up to the federal election.
Legal structure
A charity's legal structure affects many things, such as its legal identity, its governance structure, who is liable for its debts and its specific responsibilities.
ACNC publishes Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The ACNC has published a Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander peoples, reinforcing its dedication to fostering meaningful realtionships with First Nations communities across Australia.
Opening remarks to the Senate Estimates Economics Committee
This month’s column is an abridged version of ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM's opening statement at a Senate Estimates hearing on 26 February 2025 at Parliament House in Canberra.
The Charitable Purpose
The Charitable Purpose is our monthly e-newsletter, with news about matters that impact the charity sector and resources to help charities meet obligations to the ACNC.
ACNC warns donors to beware of scam appeals following floods in Queensland and NSW
After floods and storms in Queensland and New South Wales, due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, the ACNC is warning donors to be alert to fake fundraising appeals.
ACNC confirms it is investigating Brindabella
The ACNC today confirmed it is investigating concerns raised about the charity which operates Brindabella Christian College in Canberra - Brindabella Christian Education Limited.
Public consultation on template constitutions for charitable CLGs
The ACNC is inviting public feedback on its revised draft template constitutions for charitable companies limited by guarantee (CLGs).