Charity & Not-For-Profit Law
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Introduction Fraud presents a serious threat to the mission and reputation of any charity, often resulting in misappropriated funds and the erosion of public trust. When such financial abuse occurs,
Introduction Not-for-profit organisations, including charities and incorporated associations, have a core obligation to be accountable to their members, which often includes providing access to information. However, this duty of transparency
Introduction Internal disputes are an unfortunate reality for any incorporated association and can arise between a member and the committee or among members themselves. When left unresolved, these conflicts can
Introduction For a not-for-profit organisation to meet ACNC charity registration eligibility, it must demonstrate that its purposes are for the public benefit. This fundamental requirement, stipulated by the Charities Act 2013
Introduction For Australian charities and not-for-profit organisations, advocacy and campaigning are powerful tools for achieving social change and furthering their charitable purpose. Engaging in public debate is a legitimate and
Introduction For charities and not-for-profits, the use of fixed-term contracts has long been a practical approach to managing roles tied to specific projects or government funding. However, new rules introduced
Introduction In Australia, the intersection of community sports, charity, and philanthropy presents both significant opportunities and complex challenges. While sport and fitness programs are powerful tools for community engagement, the
Introduction Many community clubs and associations often question whether their activities qualify them to be registered as a charity. Registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) hinges on
Introduction Community organisations are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to create marketing content, aiming to improve their work processes and better meet community needs. However, the use of generative AI
Introduction For any not-for-profit organisation, holding reserves is integral to ensuring long-term financial stability and sustainability. While many in the sector fear that generating a surplus may attract backlash from
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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 An Islamic Waqf is a perpetual charitable endowment that allows Australian Muslims to support social welfare while adhering to Sharia principles. Because New South Wales lacks specific legislation for
Introduction When a Muslim husband passes away, Islamic law requires the provision of Iddah maintenance to support his widow during her waiting period. Fulfilling this final responsibility often becomes difficult
Introduction Drafting an Islamic will in NSW that aligns Islamic law with Australian legal requirements requires understanding the difference between a Wasiyyah (discretionary bequest) and a Hibah (lifetime gift). LawBridge
Introduction Managing an Islamic will in nsw requires balancing the legal rules of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) (‘Succession Act‘) with strict religious obligations. An executor in nsw must gather the estate,
Introduction Administering an estate under Islamic principles requires a strict sequence of distribution, where debts and religious obligations are settled first, followed by the Wasiyyah, and finally the fixed Shariah