Dispute Resolution & Litigation

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.

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

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

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

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,

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