Charity & Not-For-Profit Law

Introduction Australian charities often engage in advocacy and campaigning to advance their charitable missions. These campaigning activities are a legitimate way to contribute to public debate, particularly during a federal

Introduction Maintaining eligibility for charity tax concessions is a critical requirement for Australian not-for-profit organisations. This status depends on compliance with two key regulators, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and

Introduction For Australian charities, maintaining effective record-keeping is a fundamental aspect of good governance practices and a core legal obligation. Failures in this area can signal wider governance problems and

Introduction The framework for conducting company meetings has fundamentally shifted, with amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) making temporary pandemic relief measures for virtual meetings and electronic execution of

Introduction For any charity operating within a complex corporate structure, maintaining diligent governance practices is essential, particularly as the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has made this a key

Introduction With the growing prevalence of blended families in NSW, a will contest initiated by a stepchild is an increasingly common challenge for the beneficiaries of a deceased estate. For

Introduction Maintaining public trust and safeguarding a charity’s reputation depends on transparent governance and ethical decision-making. This process requires the organisation to effectively manage conflicts of interest and every related