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Introduction For any charity operating within a complex corporate structure, maintaining diligent governance practices is essential, particularly as the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has made this a key
Introduction With the growing prevalence of blended families in NSW, a will contest initiated by a stepchild is an increasingly common challenge for the beneficiaries of a deceased estate. For
Introduction Maintaining public trust and safeguarding a charity’s reputation depends on transparent governance and ethical decision-making. This process requires the organisation to effectively manage conflicts of interest and every related
Introduction For not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service agreements and contracts are high-stakes documents that define rights, obligations, and compliance expectations. When disputes or breaches arise, the
Introduction Winding up your charity or not-for-profit organisation is a significant step that brings complex legal and dispute risks, especially around asset distribution when ending a charity. Whether the decision
Introduction Facing litigation can be a daunting experience for any not-for-profit (NFP) organisation or charity in New South Wales. The risks to your organisation’s assets, reputation, and ability to fulfil
Introduction For not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, understanding when an agreement is legally enforceable under Australian contract law is essential to protecting resources and ensuring smooth operations. Relying on undocumented or informal
Introduction Receiving a subpoena can be a challenging experience for not-for-profits (NFPs) and charities, as it requires careful handling to ensure compliance with court requirements and protect your organisation’s interests.
Introduction The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has released an updated interpretation statement on public benevolent institutions (PBI), reflecting recent legal developments and sector feedback. This updated statement clarifies
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)
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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.