Charity & Not-For-Profit Law

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Is Your NFP Financially Compliant? A Clear Guide to AASB Reporting Standards

Introduction For not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, understanding what operating as a not-for-profit organisation means is the first step to maintaining the financial compliance fundamental to ensuring transparency and upholding public trust. Not-for-profits registered

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Smart Money, Stronger Mission: Financial Literacy for Your Charity Team

Introduction Effective financial management is vital for the success and integrity of any charity. The duty of managing charity money responsibly rests with the organisation’s “Responsible Persons”—the board or committee

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Is Your Charity Accountable Enough? A Practical Guide to ACNC Governance Standard 2

Introduction For any Australian charity with a membership base, ensuring accountability to members is a core requirement under the ACNC Governance Standards. Governance Standard 2 is specifically designed to ensure

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Don’t Let Reserves Sink Your Charity: Governance Essentials Every not-for-profit Must Know

Introduction For any not-for-profit (NFP) organisation, managing charity reserves is a vital component of good governance, playing a critical role in ensuring long-term financial stability and sustainability. Despite their importance,

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Joining the National Redress Scheme: What the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) ‘Governance Standard 6’ Means for Your Charity

Introduction For any Australian charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), comprehending ACNC Governance Standard 6 is crucial. This specific governance standard is intrinsically linked to the

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Setting Up Your Not-for-Profit? Here’s How to Choose the Right Legal Structure in Australia

Introduction Selecting the appropriate legal structure is a foundational step for any not-for-profit (NFP) organisation in Australia, profoundly impacting its governance, operational capacity, and long-term sustainability. With several different legal

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Volunteers or Employees? What Every Charity Must Know to Stay Legally Compliant

Introduction For any charity or not-for-profit organisation, correctly distinguishing between volunteers and employees is a critical responsibility, yet the legal distinctions can often be complex. This understanding is fundamental for

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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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