The Federal Government has recently announced reforms to the regulation of not-for-profit entities that self-assess as income tax exempt. ...
The Federal Government has recently announced reforms to the regulation of not-for-profit entities that self-assess as income tax exempt.
In Women’s Life Centre Inc v Commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (Taxation) [2021] AATA 500, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal affirmed the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission’s approach to determining eligibility for public benevolent institution status.
The extended COVID-19 relief measures permitting electronic signatures and virtual meetings are set to expire on 22 March 2021. The Federal Government has released draft legislation aiming to make these changes permanent.
Change is coming for Queensland’s incorporated associations as legislation is passed to reduce red tape and improve internal governance over the coming years.
This article sets out some of the more important considerations for community sheds looking to obtain DGR status.
Between the bushfire disaster earlier this year and the ongoing pandemic, the need for charitable donations has been heightened.
Due to current social distancing measures, many organisations are considering whether they can hold general meetings using technology.
Social media fundraisers can be useful fundraising tools for charities. However, as comedian Celeste Barber (and the whole world) recently found out, they can also result in an array of unintended complications.
The ramifications of COVID-19 are being felt by businesses, and not-for-profits and charities are no exception. Key changes and considerations for not-for-profits and charities are outlined in this article.
So, you’ve been asked to volunteer as a member of a not-for-profit school board. You’re probably asking yourself: what responsibilities come with the role?
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a legislative instrument confirming it will not be mandatory for smaller not-for-profits and charities to implement a whistleblower policy in connection with Australia’s new whistleblower protection regime that came into effect on 1 July 2019.
From 1 July 2019, any not-for-profit organisations operating as a trading or financial corporation will be required to comply with the new whistleblower protection regime under Part 9.4AAA of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.