Withholding information
There are limited circumstances when the ACNC may withhold a charity’s information from the ACNC Charity Register. Charities can apply to us to ask for information to be withheld in these circumstances.
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Overseas charities
Charities operating overseas may send money or goods overseas to support projects, or may directly undertake work 'on the ground' in another country.
Fraud
Fraud occurs when someone acts in a dishonest way so that they receive a benefit or someone else experiences a loss.
Annual Information Statement
Charities must report annually to the ACNC through the Annual Information Statement (AIS).
Reporting period
A reporting period is the period of time upon which a charity reports to the ACNC in the Annual Information Statement.
The Charitable Purpose
The ACNC's monthly e-newsletter, The Charitable Purpose, has news and information for the charity sector. The April edition has now been sent to all charities and subscribers.
New Australian Electoral Commission requirements for charities
A referendum disclosure scheme has been introduced through changes to the Commonwealth Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984.
ACNC revokes registration of charities for repeatedly failing to report
Following several warnings, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has revoked the registration of more than 700 charities.
Charity advocacy
A charity can promote or oppose a change to any matter of law, policy or practice, if the change would further or oppose a charitable purpose. However, a charity must not have a 'disqualifying purpose'.
Role of the ACNC in deciding charity status
As the national charity regulator, the ACNC has responsibility for deciding if an organisation can be registered as a charity.