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New landmark report shows how important it is to stick to the rules
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the landmark report that examined how charities managed the massive influx of donations they received for the 2019-20 summer bushfires.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities Engagement Strategy
The ACNC is committed to supporting measures to address the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. This engagement strategy aims to enhance the ACNC’s engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
ACNC legislation
This page provides information about the legislation the ACNC administers, including details about the Charities Act and links to the ACNC's interpretation of legislation and case law.
Small Charities Library - Running your small charity
This factsheet looks at various elements of the day-to-day running of a charity, including Responsible People, leadership, governing documents and engaging volunteers and staff.
ACNC Advisory Board
The ACNC Advisory Board supports and advises the Commissioner. The Board is appointed by the Minister and consists of up to eight 'general members' with expertise in the not-for-profit sector, law, taxation or accounting, and office holders.
Corporate Plan 2019-20
The ACNC Corporate Plan 2019-2020 sets out the corporate priorities for the ACNC for the four year period from 2019 to 2023, and explains how we will meet our statutory obligations.
Commissioner's Policy Statement: ACNC’s approach to internal disputes within charities
This Commissioner’s Policy Statement explains how the ACNC will interpret and administer the regulatory powers given to the Commissioner by the ACNC Act in circumstances where the ACNC becomes aware of an internal dispute within a registered charity.
Commissioner's Policy Statement: Allowing a disqualified person to be a Responsible Person
This Commissioner’s Policy Statement sets out the principles the ACNC will consider when deciding whether to allow a person who has been disqualified from managing corporations to be a Responsible Person for a charity.
Commissioner's Policy Statement: Annual Information Statements
This Commissioner’s Policy Statement sets out the ACNC's policy governing the collection of information through the Annual Information Statement.