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    Is Your Charity Managing Conflicts of Interest the Right Way? Here’s What the ACNC Expects

    Introduction Effectively managing conflicts of interest is fundamental for every charity’s board or committee to maintain integrity and adhere to governance standards set by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission

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    What Charity Boards Need to Know About Mergers, Acquisitions, and Legal Restructuring

    Introduction Not-for-profit organisations and charities in Australia are increasingly exploring mergers, acquisitions, and restructures as strategic avenues. These significant undertakings often arise from the need to navigate increasing compliance pressures,

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    Is Your Not-for-Profit Ready to Protect Whistleblowers? Here’s What You Need to Know

    Introduction For any not-for-profit organisation, understanding and upholding whistleblower protections is a critical aspect of good governance. The legal landscape, significantly shaped by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), requires not-for-profits

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    Running a Not-for-Profit Company? Here’s What You Must Know About ACNC and ASIC Duties

    Introduction For officers of Australian not-for-profits structured as companies, understanding their obligations to both the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) is

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    Your Charity’s Guide to ACNC Audit & Annual Financial Report by Charity Size

    Introduction Meeting the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) reporting obligations is a fundamental responsibility for every Australian charity. The requirement to report annually to the ACNC, as mandated by

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    Navigating Cross-Border Charity Fundraising Regulations for Australian NFPs

    Introduction Australian Not-for-Profit (NFP) organisations undertaking charitable fundraising across multiple states and territories currently navigate a complex array of differing regulations. This patchwork of fundraising laws presents a considerable administrative

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    Australian Charities: Your Comprehensive Guide to Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Endorsement and ACNC Requirements

    Introduction to DGR Endorsement for Your Australian Charity For many involved in the Australian charitable sector, understanding Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status is essential. This special tax designation, administered by

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    What You Need to Know About Asset Distribution When Ending a Charity in Australia

    Introduction When a charity organisation in Australia considers winding up, understanding the fate of its assets is a critical aspect of the process. The decision to cease operations, whether voluntary

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    A Guide to Australian Charities and Not-for-profits –  Commission Guidelines and Best Practices for Charity Investment Decisions

    Introduction Adhering to the guidelines and best practice principles set by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is crucial for any charity when making investment decisions, as these decisions

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    Strengthening Your Charity Board Processes for Better Not-for-Profit Compliance

    Introduction Effective governance is fundamental for every successful charity and not-for-profit (NFP) organisation in Australia. Strong charity board processes are not just about following rules; they form the core of

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