Regulation of charities in Victoria
This guidance covers the regulation of Victorian charities, and the obligations specific to charities in Victoria.
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Regulation of charities in New South Wales
This guidance covers the regulation of New South Wales charities, and the obligations specific to charities in New South Wales.
Reviewing charities' financial information and annual financial reports - 2023
Australia's registered charities must report annually to the ACNC. Charities do this by completing and submitting an Annual Information Statement and, in the case of medium and large charities, an annual financial report. And each year, the ACNC review's 250 Annual Information Statements (AISs) and Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) as part of our work to improve the accuracy of information published on the Charity Register. This report summarises our findings for the 2023 reporting period.
Reviewing charities' financial information and annual financial reports - 2021
Registered charities in Australia have an ongoing obligation to report annually to the ACNC. To do this, charities complete and submit an Annual Information Statement and, in the case of medium and large charities, an annual financial report. This report analyses charities’ reporting during the 2021 reporting period.
Take action on your charity’s cyber security in October
The ACNC is encouraging charities to learn more about how they can help protect themselves from cyber attacks during Cyber Security Awareness Month.
2025 Annual Information Statement Guide
This guide will help you through the process of completing your charity's 2025 Annual Information Statement.
2025 Bulk Annual Information Statement
The 2025 Bulk Annual Information Statement is to be used if you need to submit Annual Information Statements for multiple charities at once.
ACNC releases findings of review into charities operating within complex structures
The ACNC has released a summary of a review into charities operating within a complex structure, identifying how these charities practice good governance and manage risk.
Unleash the power of generosity on Giving Tuesday
The ACNC is encouraging people to give generously today as part of the annual global campaign Giving Tuesday.
Are there too many charities in Australia?
The question of if there are too many charities in Australia elicits a range of perspectives, both from the charity sector and the public more broadly. The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) takes the view that there are not too many charities in Australia. This information provides some context on why we believe this is the case.