Insights

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)

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