Charity & Not-For-Profit Law

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General Meeting & AGM Rules for an Incorporated Association in NSW

Introduction An incorporated association in NSW must follow specific rules for conducting meetings to ensure proper governance and legal compliance, a key aspect of NFP & charity governance and ACNC compliance.

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Internal Criminal Conduct in Not-for-Profits: Legal Steps & Dispute Management

Introduction Suspected criminal conduct inside a not-for-profit or incorporated association can lead to a serious internal dispute. These situations, which may involve anything from fraud to harassment, require a structured

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A Guide to Member Discipline & Dispute Resolution in NSW Associations

Introduction Internal disputes can disrupt an incorporated association’s operations and threaten its governance, making effective conflict management essential. For board members, founders, executives, and legal or governance professionals of NSW

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NSW Incorporated Associations: Member Access Rules Every Committee Should Know

Introduction For those running an incorporated association in NSW, management committee obligations include upholding member rights to access key documents. This transparency is a fundamental part of charity governance and

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NSW Incorporated Association to CLG: Legal Roadmap for NFPs

Introduction Board members of a NSW incorporated association may reassess their legal structure, a process often involving expert advice on NFP restructuring, when the organisation experiences changes in size, operational scope,

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ATO Guide to Barter Credit Donations for NFP

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

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How can Community Charities get DGR Status via the ACNC Without Ministerial Declaration?

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

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Giving Funds and the New 6% Distribution Requirement: Reform Guide

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

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2026 Federal Budget: Tax Reform for Charities & Philanthropic Trusts

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

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Decoding the New ATO Guidance for Community Charities and DGR Status

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

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