ArticleGood news – bushfire reliefCeleste has applied to the SC NSW for a cy-près scheme where the court is asked to sanction directing funds to another purpose.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleHow charities and NFPs can benefit from the use of AI TechnologyAI technology can provide greater insight into the patterns of donation data by predicting likely behaviours.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleNot-for-Profit organisations: Understanding the new ACNC - Part 1The new ACNC, established on 1 July 2012, will take over the regulation of charities and non-profits from the ATO. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClayton Utz
ArticleNot-for-Profit organisations: Understanding the new ACNC - Part 4Organisations that are currently preparing for the new ACNC regime should be considering governance arrangements.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClayton Utz
ArticlePart III: Sleepers Wake - Getting ready for the new regime for RCDFsThis is the final part of a series entitled 'Sleepers Wake' about regulation of religious charitable development funds.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHolley Nethercote
ArticleReview of Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission legislationReview panel appointed to conduct the 5 year review of the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission legislation. .AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleScholarships – a positive future for not-for-profitsThe ASF has recently announced new scholarship offerings for directors and staff of not-for-profit (NFP) organisations.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHunt & Hunt
ArticleThe Not For Profit Reform Journey - Where is it at?Significant reforms affecting the NFP sector have been proposed by the Federal Government.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMoore Australia
ArticleUK Trends - Social Impact BondsDiscusses funding from philanthropic organisations for social impact bonds.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleWhat is a public benevolent institution charity?ACNC is endeavouring to publish an Interpretation Statement on eligibility criteria for public benevolent institutions.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleFamily provision claims versus charitable bequests in willsAll Wills are subject to challenges from a member of the Will maker's family or other dependants.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticlePart I: Sleepers wake – The regulation of Religious Charitable Development FundsBoth APRA and ASIC have responded with discussion papers to recommendations to limit the APRA supervision exemptions.AustraliaFinance and BankingHolley Nethercote
ArticlePublic law report: March 2013 This edition explores pre-election contracting dilemmas, the tendering process for councils and whistleblowing rewards.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleGST and FBT update for the not-for-profit and public sectorsThis is a presentation by Moore Stephens in relation to GST and FBT developments in the not-for-profit & public sectors.AustraliaTaxMoore Australia
ArticlePrivate Ancillary Fund shake-upPAF trustees must have the governing rules of the fund amended to comply with the New PAF Guidelines by 1 October 2012.AustraliaTaxCarroll & O'Dea
ArticlePrivate Ancillary FundsA private ancillary fund is a philanthropic vehicle established and operated by a high net worth individual or family.AustraliaTaxPointon Partners
ArticleProposed DGR (deductible gift recipient) category for community shedsAllowing community sheds easier access to DGR status should assist in attracting more financial support and awareness.AustraliaTaxMcCullough Robertson
ArticleAustralian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Private Ancillary Funds Privacy Opt-in ends 5 November 2013Under the ACNC Act 2012, certain information must be published on the ACNC Register .AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleThe ACNC is here to stayThis announcement coincides with more efforts by the ACNC and State Governments to harmonise fundraising regulations.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea