Fundraising
Laws apply to fundraising activities, and often a permit is required to fundraise.
Visit pageLaws apply to fundraising activities, and often a permit is required to fundraise.
Visit pageWhen holding events there are often legal considerations along the way.
Visit pageTrade promotions sometimes require permits and always need terms and conditions drafted
Visit pageSpecial licences required for raffles and gaming activities
Visit pageDeductible Gift Recipient endorsement allows donors to claim their donation to the endorsed organisation as a tax deduction.
Visit pageNot-for-profits are exploring new funding approaches like seeking impact investors or participating in social impact bonds
Visit pageReform of the fundraising regulatory framework is a critical issue for the sector
Visit pageResponse to the Federal Government's Discussion Paper on Social Impact Investing (March 2017)
Visit pageSubmission to the NSW Charitable Fundraising Review Discussion Paper (July 2016)
Visit pageLotteries and Art Unions Act 1901 (NSW) Discussion Paper (October 2016)
Visit pageSubmission to the ACL Review Issues Paper (May 2016)
Visit pageJoin the campaign to #fixfundraising
Visit pageThe #FixFundraising coalition and its supporters call on federal, state, and territory governments to implement a nationally-consistent, con temporary and fit-for-purpose charitable fundraising regime.
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.