ArticlePublic Ancillary Fund Returns 2012 to be lodgedOperators of Public Ancillary Funds have been requested by the ATO to lodge their 2012 Public Ancillary Fund Returns.AustraliaTaxMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleACNC Legislation passes through Parliament!The ACNC is the cornerstone of the reform agenda to implement a national approach to the regulation of the NFP sector.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleDraft Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission BillThe Standing Committee has invited interested persons and organisations to make submissions regarding the proposed bill.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleRecovering Unpaid School Fees from Parents - Part 2A number of legal procedures to recover outstanding school fees from parents are discussed below.AustraliaAccounting and AuditMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleACNC Annual Information Statement – 2013 deadline extendedThe ACNC has announced that the AIS reporting deadline, due on 31 December 2013 for many charities, has been extended.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleACNC "Confirm your registered charity details" form now available onlineThe ACNC has posted the "Confirm your registered charity details" form online.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleCharities and non-profits - the case of Home Health Pty LtdHome Health Pty Ltd has been refused endorsement as a public benevolent institution or a charitable institution.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleGovernment Moves to Ban Gag Clauses in Not-For-Profit SectorThis aims to ensure positive engagement and open debate between the Federal Government and the Not-For-Profit sector.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleUBIT start date deferred … again!!The Government has announced that the budget measure "Better Targeting of NFP Tax Concessions" will now commence in 2014.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleFundraising Reform for CharitiesThe Treasurer released a discussion paper proposing to introduce standardised charity fundraising laws across Australia.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleOnline Social Networking – Issues for Staff and StudentsThis article discusses issues that should be considered in relation to electronic communications in schools.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleATO changes lodgement requirements for organisations with over $20 million GST turnoverThe GST Act expects entities with over $20m GST turnover to report monthly and lodge activity statements electronically.AustraliaTaxMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleResults of the ACNC Regulatory Approach Public ConsultationThe purpose of the consultation was to obtain feedback from charities and the public about the ACNC regulatory approach.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleThe Status of Priests and Churches – Supreme Court JudgementA recent judgment deals with important issues relating to the employment status of priests.AustraliaEmployment and HRMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleNew Co-operatives (Adoption of National Laws) Bill 2012The bill introduces a uniform legislative framework to apply the Co-operatives National Law in each State and Territory.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleRevised Commonwealth Grant Guidelines for the Not-For-Profit Sector ReleasedRevised Commonwealth Grant Guidelines for the Not-For-Profit sector aim to reduce red tape and improve collaboration.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleTax Concession Working Group submissions now openSubmissions in response to the Not-For-Profit Sector Tax Concession Working Group's discussion paper are being sought.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleThe ACNC has commenced Operation for CharitiesThe ACNC Acts only cover "charities", while Not-For-Profits (who are not charities) could be included at a later stage.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleStudent Sues School over 99.95 HSC Mark – Lessons for Schools and StudentsThe student lost the legal case alleging discrimination when sitting for the HSC exam and was ordered to pay costs.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleOptions to Renew – When ChallengedOption clauses constitute an irrevocable offer to renew subject to the tenant satisfying certain pre-conditions. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMakinson d'Apice Lawyers