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Introduction Operating an incorporated association in NSW comes with important legal responsibilities under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW). Fulfilling these duties is essential for ensuring the organisation runs smoothly,
Introduction Incorporated associations in New South Wales (NSW) must adhere to specific financial reporting requirements to maintain compliance. However, recent reforms are set to significantly alter these obligations, introducing new
Introduction As of 1 April 2026, NSW has implemented significant reforms to its charitable fundraising laws, streamlining regulations for every charity and fundraiser. The primary goal of this harmonisation effort
Introduction The committee of management is essential for guiding a NFP organisation, overseeing its affairs and ensuring it complies with legal requirements. When a dispute arises—a situation that may require
Introduction For not-for-profit and charity organisations operating as incorporated associations in NSW, effectively handling NFP member disputes is a critical component of good governance. Conflicts between members, or between a member and
Introduction Providers in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and aged care sectors face an increasingly complex regulatory environment, with significant consequences for any breach of their duty of care.
Introduction Australian charities often engage in advocacy and campaigning to advance their charitable missions. These campaigning activities are a legitimate way to contribute to public debate, particularly during a federal
Introduction Maintaining eligibility for charity tax concessions is a critical requirement for Australian not-for-profit organisations. This status depends on compliance with two key regulators, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and
Introduction For Australian charities, maintaining effective record-keeping is a fundamental aspect of good governance practices and a core legal obligation. Failures in this area can signal wider governance problems and
Introduction The framework for conducting company meetings has fundamentally shifted, with amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) making temporary pandemic relief measures for virtual meetings and electronic execution of
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Introduction Internal disputes can disrupt an incorporated association’s operations and threaten its governance, making effective conflict management essential. For board members, founders, executives, and legal or governance professionals of NSW
Introduction For those running an incorporated association in NSW, management committee obligations include upholding member rights to access key documents. This transparency is a fundamental part of charity governance and
Introduction Board members of a NSW incorporated association may reassess their legal structure, a process often involving expert advice on NFP restructuring, when the organisation experiences changes in size, operational scope,
Introduction If a person in New South Wales dies without a valid Will, their estate is managed according to the rules of intestacy. To lawfully handle the deceased’s assets, the
Introduction In New South Wales, when a person passes away leaving a valid Will, the executor named in that Will is responsible for managing their estate. To fulfil this role,
Introduction Dying without a valid Will in New South Wales doesn’t mean an estate goes unclaimed, it means a fixed statutory formula determines distribution, rather than the deceased’s own wishes.