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For Not-for-profits
We present articles here that are of interest to people who are involved in serving the community through various organisation.
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18th Jul 2013
Good governance guide for charities
Governance refers to the processes, activities and relationships of a charity -
14th May 2013
ACNC Notification Requirements
Charities should notify the ACNC as soon as they become aware of any changes but are subject to the following deadlines. -
4th Mar 2013
Planning and establishment
At the outset consider: Planning - Structure - Tax status -
4th Mar 2013
Structure of the NFP
There are three types of structure. It is important to get it right at establishment -
4th Mar 2013
Tax status of your NFP
Depending on the structure and activities of your NFP tax concessions may apply -
26th Feb 2013
Focus On - The ACNC has arrived!
Charities wanting to maintain their tax concessions must plan to comply with all of the new requirements. -
20th Feb 2013
New tax ruling on School or College building funds
This ruling outlines the ATO's new interpretation of what is an eligible school building fund. -
11th Feb 2013
ACNC to Confirm Your Key Charity Details
Charities which were endorsed with the ATO prior to December 2012 have been automatically transferred to the ACNC's register of charities. -
24th Jan 2013
Charity and NFP Commissioner
The Commission is also responsible for many financial reporting obligations of NFP entities. -
13th Jan 2013
FocusOn - Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs)
Established and maintained for the purpose of providing money, property or benefits to DGRs or the establishment of DGRs. -
11th Jan 2013
Draft ACNC Financial Reporting regulations released
The Government recently released draft financial reporting regulations for charities regulated by the ACNC. -
11th Jan 2013
ACNC releases Governance Standards
All registered charities will be required to comply with various Governance Standards in order to retain their tax concessions -
30th Oct 2012
Business name law reforms - Traps for NFPs
This national register has taken over from a series of business name registers, previously held by each state -
15th Sep 2012
FocusOn - Associations Incorporation Reform Act
A series of changes to the Victorian Incorporated Associations legislation in an effort to reduce red tape for community organisations -
24th Jul 2012
FocusOn - Tax Deductible Building Funds
For providing money for the acquisition, construction or maintenance of a building used, or to be used, as a school or college. -
16th Jul 2012
New ACNC draft legislation released
The Assistant Treasurer has released the final draft ACNC bill to a Parliamentary Committee for consideration over the winter break. -
12th Jul 2012
Coalition approach to NFP reform
Until recently, the Federal Liberal-National Coalition has been silent regarding its policy direction on NFP reforms. -
4th Jun 2012
Major reforms for Australian charities
Some of these reforms are already in place and other reforms are effective from 1 July 2012 and 1 July 2013 -
4th Jun 2012
Delay in ACNC requirements
The Government announced that it would be providing additional time for the sector to adjust to the new ACNC regulatory framework. -
10th May 2012
Commitment to the National Disability Insurance Scheme
The Government agreed to establish the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) arising from the Productivity Commission report. The NDIS represents a fundamental change to the way people with...
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