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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ACNC Charity Forum
The Charity Forum membership comprises invited representatives of the charity sector and professional advisers to the charity sector, primarily from the legal and accounting professions. The forum brings this membership together with ACNC representatives and invited observer members.
Watch our webinar: All you need to know about submitting the Annual Information Statement
The ACNC recently hosted a webinar covering everything charities need to know about completing and submitting their Annual Information Statement (AIS).
Deductible gift recipients (DGR) and the ACNC
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) decides on endorsement as a deductible gift recipient (DGR). The ACNC registers eligible organisations as charities. It's important to note that not all charities are eligible for DGR endorsement.
Have your say: updated Commissioner’s Interpretation Statement on housing
Have your say on the ACNC's updated Commissioner’s Interpretation Statement on the provision of housing by charities.
More than 70 charities at risk of losing charitable status for failing to report
The Commission has today issued a public notice advising charities they have until 15 October 2025 to submit over Annual Information Statements, or their registration may be revoked.
Commissioner's Interpretation Statement: Public Benevolent Institutions
The purpose of this Commissioner’s Interpretation Statement is to provide guidance about how to determine whether an organisation is a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI).
ACNC details significant achievements with 2024-2025 annual report tabled in Parliament
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) details significant achievements in the 2024-2025 ACNC annual report, tabled today in Parliament. Commissioner Sue Woodward AM said the ACNC works to support public trust and confidence in Australian charities.
‘The threat is real’: ACNC Cyber Security Risks review highlights best practice
The ACNC has released key findings of a review into cyber security as an emerging risk for charities.
Charities have their registration revoked for failing to report
The ACNC has revoked the charity registration of 75 charities for repeatedly failing to meet their reporting obligations.