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Introduction Serving as a board member for an organisation in Australia involves significant legal responsibilities, including key ACNC and ASIC duties, central to which are fiduciary duties. This fiduciary relationship is
Introduction Receiving a “show cause” notice from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is a critical event for any charity. This formal document signifies the ACNC Commissioner’s intention to
Introduction Receiving a “show cause” notice from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is a critical event for any charity. This formal document signifies the ACNC Commissioner’s intention to
Introduction For any charity in NSW, a charitable bequest represents a vital component of long-term funding and a donor’s estate plan. Unfortunately, these essential gifts in wills can become the
Introduction The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has confirmed its new approach to publishing internal dispute resolution (IDR) data, a significant shift that directly impacts charities holding an Australian
Introduction Following the Federal Court of Australia’s judgment in the Equality Australia case, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has released an updated Commissioner’s Interpretation Statement on Public Benevolent
Introduction For any not-for-profit (NFP) or religious institution, facing insolvency presents a unique and complex set of challenges that differ significantly from those in the commercial sector. The duties that
Introduction For any charity, holding Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is crucial for securing donations. This status allows an organisation to receive a deductible
Introduction Charities dissatisfied with a decision made by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) have a formal pathway for reviews and appeals under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
Introduction The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is increasing its scrutiny of the not-for-profit sector, with a rise in public concerns leading to more formal ACNC investigations. For any
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Introduction Probate disputes are legal disagreements that arise over a deceased person’s estate. These conflicts can involve everything from challenges to a will’s validity to conflicts over how an executor
Introduction Being named the executor of a will is a role of significant trust and legal responsibility. To lawfully administer the estate, an executor must often first obtain a Grant
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 As a key step in the process of setting up a charity or NFP, every incorporated association in NSW is required to have a constitution. This foundational legal document governs
Introduction For any NSW non-government school, operating on a not-for-profit basis is a fundamental condition for its eligibility to receive government financial assistance. These not-for-profit requirements, established under the Education Act