Introduction In March 2026, the Australian government announced changes to private and public ancillary funds, officially renaming them to public and private giving funds. These new rules increase the minimum
Introduction The 2026 Federal Budget introduces significant tax reform and compliance changes affecting charities, philanthropic trusts, and organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. These measures, including amendments to the Income
Introduction In 2024, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Support for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Act 2024 (Cth) (‘Treasury Laws Amendment Act’) introduced community charity corporations as a new category
Introduction The Australian Government has announced significant reforms for private and public ancillary funds, which will now be known as ‘giving funds’. These changes, including an increased minimum annual distribution
Introduction The May 2026 federal budget introduced a Deductible Gift Recipients (DGR) reform that removed the ministerial declaration requirement from the community charity DGR process. This legislative change reduces administrative
Introduction Not-for-profit organisations have a legal duty of care to protect their employees, volunteers, clients, and the public from foreseeable harm. A failure to meet this standard can result in
Introduction Not-for-profit organisations and charities in Australia that supply goods and services must meet basic standards under the Australian Consumer Law (‘ACL’). These automatic protections, known as Consumer Guarantees, apply whenever an
Introduction Not-for-profit organisations frequently encounter standard form contracts that offer little to no room for negotiation. To address this imbalance, Australian contract law provides significant unfair contract term protections for
Introduction Leaders in the charity sector can underestimate the significant hazards involved, so it’s important to understand what operating as a not-for-profit organisation means, leaving board members exposed to potential liabilities.
Introduction Not-for-profit and charity organisations in New South Wales have a legal duty to ensure their recruitment processes are fair and non-discriminatory. Under state and federal laws, including the Anti-Discrimination Act
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Introduction When a person in NSW passes away, the executor named in their Will becomes responsible for managing the deceased estate. This role involves significant legal obligations, known as executor
Introduction Obtaining a Grant of Probate is an essential step for an executor managing a deceased estate in NSW. This formal order from the Supreme Court of New South Wales
Introduction The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued warnings about tax schemes involving barter credits, which are used to claim inflated tax deductions. These arrangements typically involve a taxpayer making
Introduction Community charities hold a unique position among Australian charities, with the ability to operate across all deductible gift recipient (DGR) categories. Historically, gaining DGR endorsement under this category involved
Introduction In March 2026, the Australian government announced changes to private and public ancillary funds, officially renaming them to public and private giving funds. These new rules increase the minimum
Introduction The 2026 Federal Budget introduces significant tax reform and compliance changes affecting charities, philanthropic trusts, and organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. These measures, including amendments to the Income