Governance & Compliance

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Introduction For not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service agreements and contracts are high-stakes documents that define rights, obligations, and compliance expectations. When disputes or breaches arise, the

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Introduction For not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, understanding when an agreement is legally enforceable under Australian contract law is essential to protecting resources and ensuring smooth operations. Relying on undocumented or informal

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Introduction The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has released an updated interpretation statement on public benevolent institutions (PBI), reflecting recent legal developments and sector feedback. This updated statement clarifies

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Introduction Australian organisations now face heightened privacy and cybersecurity risks as data breaches become more frequent and the legal consequences more severe. Recent reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

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Introduction Defamation law in NSW plays a significant role in protecting the reputation of not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, including charities, when false or damaging statements are made against them. While most

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Introduction Employers in the not-for-profit sector face significant challenges in achieving payroll compliance under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS Award). Ambiguous award provisions, frequent

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Introduction Whistleblower complaints present not-for-profits and charities with complex challenges that can impact their reputation, operations, and legal standing. Addressing these complaints effectively is essential, as organisations must ensure that

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Introduction Managed services agreements are increasingly used by not-for-profit (NFP) organisations to improve efficiency, but these arrangements can quickly become the source of business disputes, director disputes, or even litigation

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Introduction Internal disputes between a charity’s board and senior staff can disrupt governance, undermine public trust, and threaten the organisation’s ability to fulfil its charitable purpose. These conflicts often arise

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Introduction After a merger or acquisition, not-for-profit organisations can face unexpected post-acquisition disputes when hidden liabilities or discrepancies surface that were missed during due diligence. These issues can disrupt operations,

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