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Government response to ACNC review ‘coming soon’

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 3rd September 2019 - The sector could have to wait until next year for a response to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission review, says the assistant minister for charities. In an interview…

ACNC commissioner reveals CLASSIE new marketplace for charities

Wendy Williams, Monday, 5th August 2019 - The charity sector does not need new regulations or standards, just good information, says Dr Gary Johns, who announced the new ACNC Charity Marketplace will commence on 1 July 2020.�…

Charity report criticised for missing detail

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 21st May 2019 - The significantly shorter length of the Australian Charities Report has copped criticism from sector advocates, with some describing it as a “superficial overview” of the 47,000…

Setting the record straight

Dr Gary Johns, Tuesday, 26th March 2019 - Commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Dr Gary Johns explains the purpose of the ACNC’s exploration of the act’s second object. Our Measures…

Minister Rejects Charity Boss’s Claim That Acknowledgement of Country May Signal Bias

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 7th November 2018 - The Indigenous Affairs Minister, Nigel Scullion, has dismissed claims by the the head of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, Dr Gary Johns, that including…

ACNC Website Gets a Revamp

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 15th October 2018 - The updated Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission website is being met with positive feedback from the sector, after a four day website closure to fix speed and accessibility…

Victoria Takes ‘Exciting Step’ to Reduce Red Tape for Charities

Wendy Williams, Friday, 8th June 2018 - The path to one stop reporting for Australian not for profits has moved a step closer with the announcement thousands of Victorian charities will benefit from new streamlined reporting…

ACNC Head Defends Decision to Go It Alone in the Senate

Wendy Williams, Friday, 1st June 2018 - The head of the national charity regulator has defended his “absurd” decision to appear alone before Senate Estimates. Commonwealth agency heads are called to Canberra three times…

ACNC Funded for Anticipated Litigation

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 10th May 2018 - The national charity regulator is set to receive $1 million in funding to meet the costs of anticipated litigation. It was revealed in the federal budget on Tuesday that the government…

Animal Shelter Loses Charity Status

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 11th April 2018 - A Victorian animal shelter has had its charity status revoked amid claims of serious misconduct. The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) announced on Wednesday…

In Conversation: Dr Gary Johns

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 15th March 2018 - Dr Gary Johns is the commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). He was appointed to take over the role in December 2017, in a move that sparked…

Charities Encouraged to Have Their Say on ACNC Review

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 20th February 2018 - Charities have been encouraged to make a submission to the review of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission legislation, as newly published submissions reveal…

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