Australian charities generate more than $140 billion each year, significant income which can leave them vulnerable to fraud if adequate financial and governance controls are not in place. ACNC Commissioner the Hon Dr Gary Johns explains the risks of charity fraud and counter-measures for charities.
In this edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns, discusses the 2019 Annual Information Statement, phishing emails, the proposed new economy-wide cash payment limit, and more.
Australians respond generously in times of crisis, but ensuring help goes where it is needed is important, warns the charities regulator, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
In this fortnight's edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the New South Wales and Queensland bush fires, new podcasts for RSLs, the 2019 Annual Information Statement and more.
The national charity regulator, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), has revoked the charity status of Aussie Farms Inc following an investigation.
Letter to the editors of Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun & The Weekly Times. The ACNC Commissioner corrects the record on the revocation of Aussie Farms' charity registration, emphasising ACNC decisions are independent.
The launch of the new ACNC website is just a few short weeks away, creating a faster and more reliable experience for users seeking more information about charities in Australia.
In August 2018, the ACNC registered 208 new charities. The majority of newly registered charities are based in the eastern states, with 63 per cent of new charities located in Victoria and New South Wales.
The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters is calling for additional submissions in relation to electoral funding and political donations, after completing a review of proposed foreign donations laws earlier this year.
