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The Charity Portal is where a charity's Responsible and Authorised People can log in to update their charity's details or fill out their charity's Annual Information Statement.
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New ACNC Charity Forum
The new ACNC Charity Forum combines groups formerly known as the Adviser Forum and Sector Forum.
After Bondi terror attack, ACNC recommends donors check register before donating to appeals
Following Sunday’s tragic terror attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) recommends donors check the ACNC Charity Register before donating to fundraising appeals.
De-identified registration decision summary – conflicts of interest
Charities must be for the public benefit, meaning they must benefit the general community or a section of the general community. A charity may only confer private benefits if those benefits are incidental or ancillary to achieving its charitable purpose. An organisation that exists solely for private benefit cannot be a charity.
The issue of possible private benefits can also raise concerns in relation to conflicts of interest. ACNC Governance Standard 5 requires charities to take reasonable steps to ensure their Responsible People comply with a range of duties – these include acting honestly and in the best interests of the charity, and disclosing conflicts of interest.
The issue of possible private benefits can also raise concerns in relation to conflicts of interest. ACNC Governance Standard 5 requires charities to take reasonable steps to ensure their Responsible People comply with a range of duties – these include acting honestly and in the best interests of the charity, and disclosing conflicts of interest.
Operational Procedure: Protected ACNC information
This Operational Procedure sets out the procedure for dealing with protected ACNC information.
Gifts, hospitality or other benefits register
The ACNC's register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits. All public service agency heads must publicly disclose all gifts or benefits accepted and valued at or over A$100 (excluding GST).
New report highlights essential role of volunteer-run charities in Australia
During the festive season, Australians rely even more on the generosity of volunteers — from lifesavers patrolling our beaches through summer, to community groups providing much needed food relief and support.
Submit your 2025 AIS: Get in early and beat the rush
Charities can lodge their Annual Information Statement (AIS) any time before the due date—and the earlier, the better.
ACNC welcomes new laws to increase understanding of some ACNC investigations
ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM has welcomed the passage of laws which aim to increase public understanding of some ACNC investigations.
Submit your 2025 AIS by 31 January 2026
The clock is ticking for charities across Australia. If your organisation hasn’t submitted its Annual Information Statement (AIS), now is the time to act.