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Lessons from the banking royal commission for the NFP sector

Contributor, Tuesday, 11th June 2019 - The findings from the Hayne Report have something for all organisations to learn from, writes Nick Walker from HLB Mann Judd Melbourne. By now, most people are aware that Commissioner…

ASX companies stagnating on gender equality

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 24th April 2019 - Women make up less than a quarter of this year’s board appointments at Australia’s ASX 200 companies, new research shows. The Australian Institute of Company Directors’ (AICD) latest…

AICD Releases Second Edition of its NFP Governance Principles

Contributor, Tuesday, 5th March 2019 - The AICD Principles document is an extremely valuable resource for NFPs, their directors, and other stakeholders, writes Darryl Swindells, from HLB Mann Judd Sydney. The Australian…

New Governance Principles to Address Increased NFP Expectations

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 30th January 2019 - Community expectations around the governance of not for profits have never been higher, according to the Australian Institute of Company Directors, which has released new governance…

Philanthropy Australia Changes its Governance Structure

Luke Michael, Monday, 3rd December 2018 - The peak body for philanthropy in Australia has changed its governance structure in hopes of creating a stronger, more inclusive membership environment. A special resolution…

AICD Awards 140 Scholarships to NFP Leaders

Luke Michael, Thursday, 23rd August 2018 - More than 100 Australian directors and governance leaders have received scholarships aimed at improving the not-for-profit sector’s governance capacity. The Australian Institute…

How Can Cooperatives in the Platform Economy Shape the Future of Work?

Contributor, Tuesday, 6th March 2018 - The idea of cooperative governance in the platform economy is not so far-fetched, write Simel Esim and Waltteri Katajamaki from the International Labour Organization (ILO). Much…

ACNC Issues Direction to RSL National

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 20th February 2018 - The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission will work with RSL National to restore confidence and “rectify serious governance failures” uncovered by a recent high-level…

Governance for Deductible Gift Recipients

Contributor, Tuesday, 12th December 2017 - It is critical for the board of a not for profit endorsed as a DGR to understand their organisation’s DGR tax concession, writes Joelle Tabone from HLB Mann Judd Melbourne, who offers…

Annual Report Reveals ACNC Taking Proactive Approach to Compliance

Wendy Williams, Monday, 30th October 2017 - The national charity regulator is taking a more proactive approach to compliance, according to its latest annual report which reveals it addressed more public concerns about charities…

Shining a Light on Faith-Based Governance

Wendy Williams, Friday, 20th October 2017 - The governance challenges facing faith-based organisations are coming under scrutiny in an upcoming conference set to coincide with the delivery of the report of the Royal Commission…

Trio of Organisations Lose Charity Status Following Investigation

Wendy Williams, Friday, 6th October 2017 - A charity run by convicted money launderer Carl Trad has had its charity status revoked by the national charity regulator, following investigations into its activities and operations.…

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