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New charity regulations could cost sector $150 million

Luke Michael, Monday, 11th October 2021 - “Not only will these changes crack down on the free speech of charities across Australia, the burdensome red tape will affect service delivery” The federal government’s proposed…

Liberal-led committee rails against government advocacy crackdown

Luke Michael, Monday, 4th October 2021 - The committee believes a proposal to change governance standards may infringe on a charity’s implied freedom of political communication Charity advocates are pushing to have …

Senate urged to ‘stand up’ for charities

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 10th August 2021 - Time is slowly running out for charities to secure support for a disallowance motion that would stop controversial new regulations coming into effect Major charities have published…

‘They are not just an attack on charities. They are an attack on democracy.’

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 4th August 2021 - The charity sector has 15 days to secure support for a disallowance motion to prevent controversial changes to governance standards becoming law, after the regulations were tabled…

‘There’s no need for these regulations’ – Charities fear changes to governance standards will have a negative effect

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 27th July 2021 - Nearly one in six charities believe they could have faced deregistration in the past year if the controversial new regime had been in place Almost two thirds of Australian charities…

Charities turn to UN for help amid advocacy battle

Luke Michael, Thursday, 22nd July 2021 - The Fred Hollows Foundation, Oxfam and Anglicare are among the charities that have petitioned the UN for support The charity sector is calling on the United Nations to “take urgent…

The government is clamping down on charities – and it could have a chilling effect on peaceful protest

Krystian Seibert, Tuesday, 6th July 2021 - There is no clear evidence that new regulations intended to crack down on “illegal behaviour” are even needed, writes Krystian Seibert, who explains what the proposed regulations…

Charities use full-page ad to condemn proposed regulations

Luke Michael, Thursday, 24th June 2021 - “These regulations must be abandoned. The work of Australia’s charities should not be stifled when the country needs us the most” The social sector’s campaign against plans to change…

Religious organisations slam plan to shut down charities for minor offences

Luke Michael, Thursday, 6th May 2021 - Charity leaders say the sector is facing a red tape nightmare that will curtail charitable advocacy Major faith-based charities have united to condemn proposed changes that…

Pushing back: The role of charities in strengthening our democracy

David Crosbie, Thursday, 25th February 2021 - If proposed amendments to the powers of the ACNC are passed by the Parliament, there would be major consequences – it’s not going to make our government stronger, writes David Crosbie.…

The ACNC Governance Standards Begin

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 2nd July 2013 - Governance standards for charities registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), commenced operation on July 1st. The new charity governance…

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