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Introduction For many charities, forming a corporate partnership is a powerful strategy to raise funds, access vital resources, and ultimately extend their reach and impact within the community. This type
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 a not-for-profit organisation to meet ACNC charity registration eligibility, it must demonstrate that its purposes are for the public benefit. This fundamental requirement, stipulated by the Charities Act 2013
Introduction For Australian charities and not-for-profit organisations, advocacy and campaigning are powerful tools for achieving social change and furthering their charitable purpose. Engaging in public debate is a legitimate and
Introduction Community organisations are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to create marketing content, aiming to improve their work processes and better meet community needs. However, the use of generative AI
Introduction For any not-for-profit organisation, holding reserves is integral to ensuring long-term financial stability and sustainability. While many in the sector fear that generating a surplus may attract backlash from
Introduction Directors on charity boards often wear multiple hats, balancing their duties to the organisation with various other professional, personal, and community roles. Consequently, a conflict of interest is a
Introduction Disasters create significant legal problems and increase the vulnerability of Australian not-for-profit organisations. During an emergency, these organisations often face a surge in demand for their services while simultaneously
Introduction Following the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations were established as a key national reform. These principles provide a
Introduction For not-for-profits (NFPs), a charitable bequest represents a powerful opportunity to secure vital long-term funding and allow donors to create a lasting legacy. Including a gift in a will
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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)
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
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
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
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
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