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ACNC puts charities on hold

Luke Michael, Monday, 21st October 2019 - The regulator says a major IT upgrade is to blame for a blowout in call waiting times

ACNC takes action on charity linked to controversial animal farm

David Crosbie, Monday, 19th August 2019 - An organisation linked to a rescue farm that was raided for alleged animal cruelty has been stripped of its charitable status, the charities watchdog has revealed.

Government under pressure to take action on fundraising reform

David Crosbie, Thursday, 15th August 2019 - Labor has vowed to keep pressure on the Morrison government to urgently fix fundraising laws, warning that continued inaction is costing charities millions of dollars in red tape.

Dr Gary Johns speaking at CLAANZ conference.

ACNC commissioner reveals CLASSIE new marketplace for charities

David Crosbie, Monday, 5th August 2019 - The charity sector does not need new regulations or standards, just good information, says Dr Gary Johns, who announced the new ACNC Charity Marketplace will commence on 1 July 2020.

Charity report criticised for missing detail

David Crosbie, Tuesday, 21st May 2019 - The significantly shorter length of the Australian Charities Report has copped criticism from sector advocates, with some describing it as a “superficial overview” of the 47,000 Annual Information Statements submitted by charities.

Next government urged to prioritise the ACNC

Luke Michael, Thursday, 18th April 2019 - Not-for-profit leaders are calling on Australia’s next federal government to prioritise the charity sector by cutting red tape, fully resourcing the charities commission and protecting advocacy.

Charities Welcome Foreign Donation Bill’s Passage Through Senate

Luke Michael, Friday, 16th November 2018 - The charity sector is celebrating the passing of the foreign donations bill through the Senate, after the federal government amended the bill to protect charitable advocacy.

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Charity Sector Welcomes Release of ACNC Review

Luke Michael, Thursday, 23rd August 2018 - The charity sector has welcomed the release of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission legislation review, which says the sector needs a single national scheme and fundraising reform to combat an “unacceptable level of unnecessary r

In Conversation: Dr Gary Johns

Wendy Haigh, Thursday, 15th March 2018 - Dr Gary Johns is the commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

St Vincent de Paul Warns Foreign Donations Bill Will Mute the Voice of Charities

Luke Michael, Thursday, 11th January 2018 - The federal government’s proposed foreign donations bill will burden charities with “complex, cumbersome and costly administrative requirements” that will severely curtail frontline services and advocacy, the St Vincent de Paul Society has warn

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