Registering as a charity
Some not-for-profits are eligible to register as a charity.
Visit pageSome not-for-profits are eligible to register as a charity.
Visit pageThere are particular reporting requirements for charities registered with the ACNC. They differ depending on the size of the organisation.
Visit pageThousands of Australian charities have had their charity status revoked as part of a review of charities registered on the new national Char ity Register, maintained by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). To avoid a similar fate, Not-for-profit Law has put together some helpful tips.
Visit pageNot-for-profit Law has made submissions to a Federal Senate Committee in favour of retaining a national regulator for charities.
Visit pageA new statutory definition of 'charity' has come into effect. This definition will be applied by the ACNC when assessing whether a n organisation is a charity.
Visit pageA blockbuster week for charity and not-for-profit law policy developments.
Visit pageJustice Connect’s Not-for-profit Law program has recently been active in the national debate about the future regulation of Australia’s charity sector.
Visit pageIn Australia there are different laws in different states, as well as Commonwealth laws that apply in all states. This website contains information about Victorian, NSW and Commonwealth laws.
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