ArticleCan a Public Benevolent Institution provide relief indirectly?Recent case provides clarity on key principles relating to Public Benefit Institutions.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleNFP Reform – Government Consultations Open – Last Chance for CommentThe ACNC and Treasury seek feedback on proposed charity reforms via submissions, consultations and an online survey. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMoore Australia
ArticleUpdate on Directors Duties in the Not-for-profit sectorDirectors and officers of charities should be aware of duties both under the Corporations Act and Governance Standard 5.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHolman Webb
ArticleWomens Life Centre decision: AAT endorses approach of ACNC to public benevolent institution eligibilityConsider the scope of your objects & activities & those to whom you will provide services when looking to gain PBI status.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
Article'Not-for-profit' may now mean what it saysIn the Federal Budget delivered on 10 May 2011, several announcements were made that will affect the charity and not-for-profit sectorAustraliaTaxGadens Lawyers
ArticleBTR Series Part 4: Affordable Housing And Key Worker Housing—What Role Do These Play In The BTR Solution?Australia is currently experiencing a national housing affordability crisis that continually worsens. One solution to the urgent need for more social and affordable housing...AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionK&L Gates
ArticleACNC: seeking a clearer understanding of health promotion charities (HPCs)The ACNC launched a consultation for its draft Commissioner's Interpretation Statement on health promotion charities. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleIs the plan to deregister charities for trifling offences an overreach?Under proposed new laws charities can be deregistered if a member commits a minor offence while joining a demonstration.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawStacks Law Firm
ArticleNot-For-Profit Newsletter June 2012Useful information for the not-for-profit sector.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleNot-for-profit reforms: Where are we now?There have been important developments in not-for-profit reforms, although the ACNC experiences continuing deferrals.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClayton Utz
ArticleTaxing Charities for conducting commercial activities Part 1Discusses the tax concessions provided to not-for-profit entities.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawThomsons Lawyers
ArticleThe future of the ACNC remains uncertainAs the future of the ACNC remains uncertain, charities should continue to comply with all of their current obligations.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleThe new Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA) – The RulesThis is the second legal update on the key features and reforms under the new Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA). AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawKott Gunning
ArticleGod's Work or Fair Work?Church claims that industrial laws should not be applied to volunteers, particularly those who do work for a church. AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticlePrivacy Act amendments to regulate businesses and government agenciesBusinesses, including NFP entities, should review privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the new APP.AustraliaPrivacyMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleWhat the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission will look like: Implementation Report releasedThe Implementation Report provides an outline of the key action areas in the regulatory approach of the ACNC.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawGadens Lawyers
ArticleCharities Update: definition of a charityThe definition will probably be adopted by the ACNC and the Tax Office to determine which organisations are charitable. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawThynne & Macartney
ArticleCompany limited by guarantee vs incorporated association for not-for-profit organisationsDifferences between registering a charity or NFP as an incorporated association or a company limited by guarantee.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleNFP reform is here - are you ready?This NFP Readiness Review program is designed to identify and manage risks that arise from the ACNC and NFP reforms. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMoore Australia