An increase in class sizes places extra burdens on staff and equals a rise in efforts to discharge their duty of care.

The ACNC would be replaced by a National Centre for Excellence, but there is still much uncertainty about the details.

Bulk lodgement will allow multiple registered charities to consolidate all of their AIS reports onto a single form.

The educational authority declined employment when the internal requirements were not met; not on the grounds of race.

Section 7 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 outlines what constitutes discrimination on the grounds of race.

Dealing with a subpoena to produce documents or attend Court need not be the terrifying experience many believe it is.

There are a number of technical requirements necessary for a valid notice of exercise of an option to renew a lease.

The Education Tax Refund (ETR) allows eligible persons to claim a refund of up to 50% of eligible education expenses.

A further Exposure Draft will review special conditions for tax concession charities and the "In Australia" conditions.

A weblog or "blog" is basically a personal internet journal cum bulletin board. An unrestricted weblog or "blog" is an internet website which enables anyone with internet access to post comments. A restricted weblog permits the posting of comments only by authorised users.

Care should be taken for gifts to charities and not-for-profit entities where an officeholder is appointed executor.

Cyber bullying behaviour which constitutes harassment, intimidation or stalking may breach certain criminal legislation.

Will a transfer of lease between joint tenant lessees require the consent of the landlord?

Landlords of NSW retail premises must ensure that the provisions of their leases are not inconsistent with the Act.

Company officers have new obligations to workers, including volunteers, with increased penalties for non-compliance.

Larger corporations, particularly listed ones, may seek to have separate roles of company secretary and general counsel.

The Coalition Government still claims that it will dismantle the ACNC and move all regulatory functions to the ATO.

Are you thinking about starting an charity or some other kind of not-for-profit group?

A recent case provides a timely reminder of the obligations and duties of trustees who hold property in their names.

The employee, fired for improper conduct, alleged adverse action by employers, but failed on a High Court appeal.