As Australia’s charity regulator, the ACNC’s goal is to be representative of the Australian community and a place where all individuals can make a positive impact. We know that diversity and intersectionality in all their forms contribute to the richness and strength of the sector, and to the ACNC.
The latest official data shows Australia’s charity sector was robust immediately prior to the advent of COVID and the 2020 bushfires, employing 11% of Australia’s workforce and generating revenue of $166 billion.
This Culture Plan aims to inspire innovation in the workplace, and reinforces the importance of having the freedom to be constantly curious in our work. It is the attribute most likely to keep us on the ball, interested, engaged and providing the best outcomes for both our people, and the people and organisations we serve.
The Australian Government has announced amendments to Governance Standard 3 to ensure that Australian charities that engage in or use their resources to actively promote unlawful behaviour face enforcement action.
Major reforms are now in force which lift the red tape burden on WA charities, reducing their administration costs and resulting in more money being made available to charity recipients.