Australian Charities Report - 9th edition
The Australian Charities Report is the annual analysis of the information we receive from charities in their Annual Information Statements. This is the 9th edition.
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Checklist for new Responsible or Authorised People
This checklist is for new charity Responsible or Authorised People. It outlines the steps you should take to ensure your charity’s details are up to date, you understand the obligations your charity has to the ACNC, and you have access to the charity in the Charity Portal. You can use this checklist as part of your handover process.
The Charitable Purpose
The ACNC's monthly e-newsletter, The Charitable Purpose, has news and information for the charity sector. The May edition has now been sent to all charities and subscribers.
Organisations that have been self-assessing as income tax exempt
There have been changes to the administration of not-for-profit organisations that self-assess as income tax exempt. If your not-for-profit organisation meets the definition of charity, it cannot self-assess as income tax exempt.
A good time to check you can log into the Charity Portal
As many charities prepare to submit their Annual Information Statement by 30 June, it is a good time to check that you can log into the Charity Portal, and once you are logged in, that you can see your charity listed. It is important that you are listed on your charity’s record as a Responsible Person or Authorised person, have access to the Charity Portal and understand how to report.
ACNC welcomes further fundraising red tape reduction in Queensland
Charities registered with the ACNC who plan to fundraise in Queensland no longer need to register separately with the QLD Office of Fair Trading.
Public accountability and transparency
In her latest Commissioner's Column, Sue Woodward AM discusses the importance of public trust and confidence in the charities sector. She also farewells ACNC Assistant Commissioner, General Counsel, Anna Longley.
Australian Business Number (ABN)
An organisation must have an ABN to be registered as a charity with the ACNC.
Australian Charities Report - 9th edition Charity Data Explorer
The full interactive Charity Data Explorer from the Australian Charities Report - 9th edition. Explore the data used for the Australian Charities Report in the sections below.
Australian charities generate $190 billion in revenue and employ 10.5% of workforce
The latest official data shows Australia’s charity sector generated $190 billion in revenue and employed 10.5 % of the workforce, highlighting its significance to the Australian economy and community. The ACNC today released the ninth edition of the Australian Charities Report.