Governance and legal duties of office holders
Legal duties for board and committee members
Visit pageLegal duties for board and committee members
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 pageIncorporated structures need to report to the regulator of their structure annually
Visit pageThe committee or board manage the organisation, and special legal rules apply to them in this role.
Visit pageNot-for-profit organisations needs to arrange and hold meetings in line with their rules and the law.
Visit pageIncorporated not-for-profits have rules or a constitution. These must be followed, and can only be changed in certain circumstances.
Visit pageThere are many types of reporting such as tax, fundraising, and change of details notifications
Visit pageThe key legal duties of not-for-profit board and committee members
Visit pageRunning your organisation in a time of crisis
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.