Common questions about the application process
This page provides answers to common questions the ACNC receives about the application process
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Senate Estimates opening statements
The ACNC appears at Senate Estimates hearings as part of our transparency and accountability to the public. Our Commissioner presents an opening statement to give senators an update on the ACNC.
Health Promotion Charities
The specific legal meaning of Health Promotion Charity is a charitable 'institution whose principal activity is to promote the prevention or the control of diseases in human beings'. This page explains what a Health Promotion Charity is, and outlines the requirements for registration as a Health Promotion Charity.
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.
Charity tax concessions
This guidance outlines the variety of tax concessions that may be available to charities, and provides information on how to apply for tax concessions from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
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).
Red tape reduction
One of the ACNC's objects is to 'promote the reduction of unnecessary regulatory obligations on the Australian not-for-profit sector'. The ACNC works within the Commonwealth Government’s Regulator Performance Framework to reduce the cost of unnecessary or inefficient regulation – ‘red tape’.
Service commitment
An overview of the ACNC's commitment to customer service, including the service standards we aim to meet.
Advisory Board summary
View the summaries from previous ACNC Advisory Board meetings by clicking on the headings below.
Annual general meetings
An annual general meeting (AGM) is a meeting held once a year that all charity members are invited to attend. The purpose of an AGM is to give members a report on the charity’s activities and finances for the previous year, to allow time for members to ask questions, and to elect members to the charity's governing body.