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Pushing back: The role of charities in strengthening our democracy

David Crosbie, Thursday, 25th February 2021 - If proposed amendments to the powers of the ACNC are passed by the Parliament, there would be major consequences – it’s not going to make our government stronger, writes David Crosbie.…

ALP concerned by push to boost ACNC enforcement powers

Luke Michael, Thursday, 25th February 2021 - But the Morrison government denies it is increasing the scope of the commissioner’s powers Labor has slammed the Morrison government’s plan to make it easier for the charity commissioner…

Government moves to increase financial reporting thresholds for charities

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 24th February 2021 - Advocates of the reform say it will help charities “get back on their feet and future-proof their economic sustainability” Charities are being encouraged to share their thoughts…

Government looks to broaden ACNC’s powers amid crackdown on unlawful activity

David Crosbie, Thursday, 18th February 2021 - Some in the sector say the push is reminiscent of “Stalinist Russia” The charities commissioner could be given discretion to take enforcement action against charities even…

Predictions for 2021: Charities

Dr Gary Johns, Thursday, 14th January 2021 - To kick off this year’s series of predictions about what the social economy can expect from 2021, Dr Gary Johns writes there will be an ongoing climate of uncertainty in which innovation…

Charities paying for access – Never okay? Or a necessary evil?

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 16th December 2020 - Charities are being warned to steer clear from paying to attend political functions amid concerns this could put an organisation’s reputation at risk Gaining access to government…

Government signals harsher penalties against charities supporting unlawful behaviour

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 15th December 2020 - The assistant minister for charities says the new governance standard will be introduced via the charities commission The government is moving to add trespassing, unlawful entry,…

Organisations refusing to join redress scheme face loss of charity status

David Crosbie, Monday, 30th November 2020 - “It is completely unacceptable for named institutions to refuse to accept their moral obligation and responsibility to acknowledge the wrongs committed,” the social services …

ACNC strips charity status from hundreds of organisations

Luke Michael, Thursday, 19th November 2020 - “To maintain confidence and trust in the sector it is important that we provide the Australian community with accurate and up-to-date information,” the ACNC assistant commissioner…

Charities regulator finds bushfire charities acted responsibly during disaster

David Crosbie, Tuesday, 27th October 2020 - Over $640 million was directed to charities to help affected communities during this year’s summer bushfire season Charities on the frontline of the summer bushfire season acted…

Charities commission unveils annual report

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 20th October 2020 - The report focuses on the crises of 2020 The latest charities commission annual report has been released, unveiling how the commission supported charities through a year of turbulent…

Now or never – Time to fix fundraising

David Crosbie, Thursday, 17th September 2020 - As charities impacted by COVID-19 desperately pivot to online fundraising to replace income lost from their usual face-to-face activities, it is critical that we fix fundraising…

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