Charity & Not-For-Profit Law
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Introduction The Australian Government has announced significant reforms for private and public ancillary funds, which will now be known as ‘giving funds’. These changes, including an increased minimum annual distribution
Introduction The May 2026 federal budget introduced a Deductible Gift Recipients (DGR) reform that removed the ministerial declaration requirement from the community charity DGR process. This legislative change reduces administrative
Introduction Not-for-profit organisations have a legal duty of care to protect their employees, volunteers, clients, and the public from foreseeable harm. A failure to meet this standard can result in
Introduction Not-for-profit organisations and charities in Australia that supply goods and services must meet basic standards under the Australian Consumer Law (‘ACL’). These automatic protections, known as Consumer Guarantees, apply whenever an
Introduction Not-for-profit organisations frequently encounter standard form contracts that offer little to no room for negotiation. To address this imbalance, Australian contract law provides significant unfair contract term protections for
Introduction Leaders in the charity sector can underestimate the significant hazards involved, so it’s important to understand what operating as a not-for-profit organisation means, leaving board members exposed to potential liabilities.
Introduction Not-for-profit and charity organisations in New South Wales have a legal duty to ensure their recruitment processes are fair and non-discriminatory. Under state and federal laws, including the Anti-Discrimination Act
Introduction Joint ventures offer a pathway for a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation to leverage its assets, but these partnerships also introduce significant legal risks. When disputes arise or a venture fails,
Introduction An internal dispute can disrupt the operations of any not-for-profit organisation or charity in NSW. Handling NFP member disputes effectively and legally is essential for an incorporated association to maintain
Introduction When a disaster strikes, Australian not-for-profit (NFP) organisations can face significant challenges in meeting their existing contractual obligations. An unforeseen event, such as a flood or fire, may prevent
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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