Operational Procedure: Protected ACNC information
This Operational Procedure sets out the procedure for dealing with protected ACNC information.
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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.
Take action to protect your charity from cyber crime in 2026
With the start of a new year, the ACNC is urging charities to take the time to review and update their cyber security measures.
De-identified registration decision summary - Protecting vulnerable people overseas
Charities operating overseas must comply with ACNC External Conduct Standards. These are a set of standards that govern how a registered charity must manage its activities and resources outside Australia.
External Conduct Standard 4 focuses on the specific requirements for protecting vulnerable people – those who are those aged under 18, or other people who might not be able to take care of themselves or cannot protect themselves from harm or exploitation
External Conduct Standard 4 focuses on the specific requirements for protecting vulnerable people – those who are those aged under 18, or other people who might not be able to take care of themselves or cannot protect themselves from harm or exploitation
De-identified registration decision summary – Operating in high-risk areas overseas
Around six percent of charities registered with the ACNC have operations overseas. Often, due to the work these charities conduct overseas or the location they operate in, risk levels are elevated.
There are several factors the ACNC considers when determining risk levels, and several measures the ACNC may request from charities to demonstrate they have addressed these risks.
There are several factors the ACNC considers when determining risk levels, and several measures the ACNC may request from charities to demonstrate they have addressed these risks.
Maintaining reputation and trust in uncertain times
In this month’s Commissioner’s Column, Sue Woodward AM highlights why timely reporting is essential for maintaining a charity's reputation and trust in uncertain times.