Opening remarks to the Senate Estimates Economics Committee
This month’s column is an abridged version of ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM's opening statement at a Senate Estimates hearing on 26 February 2025 at Parliament House in Canberra.
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The Charitable Purpose
The Charitable Purpose is our monthly e-newsletter, with news about matters that impact the charity sector and resources to help charities meet obligations to the ACNC.
ACNC warns donors to beware of scam appeals following floods in Queensland and NSW
After floods and storms in Queensland and New South Wales, due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, the ACNC is warning donors to be alert to fake fundraising appeals.
ACNC confirms it is investigating Brindabella
The ACNC today confirmed it is investigating concerns raised about the charity which operates Brindabella Christian College in Canberra - Brindabella Christian Education Limited.
Public consultation on template constitutions for charitable CLGs
The ACNC is inviting public feedback on its revised draft template constitutions for charitable companies limited by guarantee (CLGs).
National Standard Chart of Accounts (NSCOA)
The National Standard Chart of Accounts (NSCOA) is a free data entry tool and data dictionary for charities and other not-for-profit organisations.
Defending charity data: Privacy Commissioner shares insights on the latest Charity Chat podcast
In the latest ACNC Charity Chat podcast, Australia’s Privacy Commissioner, Carly Kind and ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM discuss simple steps that charities and not-for-profit organisations can take to protect sensitive data.
Charities and the federal election: ACNC and Australian Electoral Commission rules
The ACNC is reminding charities to be aware of their obligations regarding political advocacy, campaigning and disclosing electoral spending above a set dollar amount.
Remember to focus on issues, not party politics
In this month's Commissioner's Column, Sue Woodward AM reminds charities that focusing on issues, not party politics, is key to what advocacy you can do as an ACNC registered charity.
Darwin and Alice Springs charity and NFP ‘meet the regulators’ forums
Charities and NFPs are invited to forums taking place in the Northern Territory next month.