The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is travelling the country over the next few months to meet with a variety of faith-based organisations around Australia.
In this fortnight's column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns congratulates Assistant Commissioner David Locke on his new role, discusses red tape reduction initiatives for Victorian charities and more.
As the end of the financial year approaches, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is encouraging all registered charities to ensure they have submitted their Annual Information Statement.
The ASIC Supervisory Cost Recovery Levy Amendment (Enhancements) Regulations 2018 Schedule 2 commenced 1 July 2018, confirming that charities registered with the ACNC will be exempt from paying the proposed annual levy.
Charity compliance revocations have risen by 30%, according to new figures released today by the ACNC. In total, 26 organisations were stripped of their charity status in 2017 following investigations into misconduct and mismanagement.
Speaking today at CPA Australia’s Not-for-Profit Conference in Melbourne, the ACNC Commissioner the Hon Dr Gary Johns, highlighted his vision and priorities for the national charity regulator over the next five years.