ArticleMagic pudding – the ACNC's Implementation ReportThe ACNC Implementation Taskforce released its report, setting out its regulatory approach in five key action areas.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHunt & Hunt
ArticleACNC Governance Standards to be Tabled in ParliamentAfter a consultation process, the Government will table a revised version of the governance standards in Parliament. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleCharities Act delayed and ACNC to be abolished in 2014The future of the Charities Act is particularly unclear as the Government has committed to abolishing the ACNC in 2014.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleCharities - extended time period for lodging information with the ACNCThe ACNC announced that the due date for the submission of 2013 AISs for charities has been extended to 31 March 2014.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleCharity regulator (ACNC) provides free online coursesThe free online learning program consists of 8 courses to support leadership and accountability in the charitable sector.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClifford Gouldson Lawyers
ArticleCOAG Regulatory Impact Statement released for ConsultationCOAG has released the RIA of potential duplication of governance and reporting standards for charities.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleFunding donations for Turkey and SyriaScammers have taken the opportunity to profit from the tragedy at the expense of the NFP sector.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleFunding for Turkey and Syria - Be aware of scammers!Scammers have taken the opportunity to profit from the earthquake tragedy at the expense of the NFP sector.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleGood News: Abbott government committed to school chaplains despite High Court rulingThe Abbott government has reaffirmed its commitment to funding the National School Chaplains Program.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleGovernment releases draft legislation for statutory definition of charityAs part of the Not-for-profit reforms, the Government proposes the introduction of a statutory definition of charity.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMoore Australia
ArticleMoore Stephens submission to the NFP Sector Tax Concession Working GroupMoore Stephens have written a submission responding to the discussion paper from the NFP Sector Tax Concession Working Group.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMoore Australia
ArticleNew Payroll Tax Bulletins - changes to affect the not-for-profit sectorAmendments to payroll tax laws will affect non-profit organisations.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMoore Australia
ArticleNot-for-Profit InterestsThe start of "Better Targeting of NFP Tax Concessions" is postponed again but the end of transitional rules is advised.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMoore Australia
ArticleNot-for-profit Reform Brochure (February 2013 Update)The ACNC already has over 40 new charities registered, a 'user friendly' website and numerous community presentations.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMoore Australia
ArticleRecent Decisions of NoteTwo recent decisions of note involved religious disciplinary bodies and duties of company directors.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleStart of "Better Targeting of Not for Profit Tax Concessions" delayedThe application of the "Better Targeting of Not for Profit Tax Concessions" is delayed from its intended start date. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMoore Australia
ArticleStart of Charities Commission Delayed to 1 October 2012The Government announced that the start date for the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is delayed. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMoore Australia
ArticleSub-Type ElectionInformation for charities and not-for-profit organisations. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleThe Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Acts now in operation!As of 3 December 2012, the legislation to implement a new regime for charities in Australia is now in effect.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClayton Utz