From 1 July 2020, a number of charities seeking DGR registration
will no longer apply to a Federal Government Minister, but will
instead apply directly to the ACNC.
The following DGR categories will be dealt with by the ACNC to
centralise the registration process:
- Overseas Aid Gift Deduction Scheme;
- Register of Cultural Organisations;
- Register of Environmental Organisations; and
- Register of Harm Prevention Charities.
The purpose of the DGR reforms is to eliminate the doubling up
of reporting requirements. It will simplify the administrative
process and prevent the need for not-for-profit organisations to
report to various government departments mentioned above as well as
to the ACNC. The reforms also aim to add a new level of
transparency with organisations subject to external conduct
standards overseen by the ACNC to ensure public confidence in their
activities.
