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Introduction Defamation law in NSW plays a significant role in protecting the reputation of not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, including charities, when false or damaging statements are made against them. While most
Introduction Employers in the not-for-profit sector face significant challenges in achieving payroll compliance under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS Award). Ambiguous award provisions, frequent
Introduction Whistleblower complaints present not-for-profits and charities with complex challenges that can impact their reputation, operations, and legal standing. Addressing these complaints effectively is essential, as organisations must ensure that
Introduction Managed services agreements are increasingly used by not-for-profit (NFP) organisations to improve efficiency, but these arrangements can quickly become the source of business disputes, director disputes, or even litigation
Introduction Internal disputes between a charity’s board and senior staff can disrupt governance, undermine public trust, and threaten the organisation’s ability to fulfil its charitable purpose. These conflicts often arise
Introduction After a merger or acquisition, not-for-profit organisations can face unexpected post-acquisition disputes when hidden liabilities or discrepancies surface that were missed during due diligence. These issues can disrupt operations,
Introduction Recent deductible gift recipient (DGR) reforms have significantly altered the landscape for many charities seeking to attract tax-deductible gifts. These changes, which include the introduction of new categories and
Introduction For many charities, forming a corporate partnership is a powerful strategy to raise funds, access vital resources, and ultimately extend their reach and impact within the community. This type
Introduction A claim of testamentary undue influence is a common basis for a will dispute in New South Wales, asserting that a person’s will is the result of coercion and does not
Introduction Serving as a board member for an organisation in Australia involves significant legal responsibilities, including key ACNC and ASIC duties, central to which are fiduciary duties. This fiduciary relationship is
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Introduction Community charities hold a unique position among Australian charities, with the ability to operate across all deductible gift recipient (DGR) categories. Historically, gaining DGR endorsement under this category involved
Introduction In March 2026, the Australian government announced changes to private and public ancillary funds, officially renaming them to public and private giving funds. These new rules increase the minimum
Introduction The 2026 Federal Budget introduces significant tax reform and compliance changes affecting charities, philanthropic trusts, and organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. These measures, including amendments to the Income
Introduction In 2024, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Support for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Act 2024 (Cth) (‘Treasury Laws Amendment Act’) introduced community charity corporations as a new category
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