The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is a federal body which exists to regulate charities. Established by the Australian Charities and Not‑for‑profits Commission Act 2012 (‘the Act’), it manages the registration of new charities, and the compliance and annual reporting requirements required for not-for-profits. The ACNC has a number of powers in relation to the […]
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Imagine a crisp night around the middle of July. A storm is brewing and the phone does not stop buzzing with ‘damaging wind’ notifications from the Bureau of Meteorology. Usually, it would be nothing, but this time, you awaken to see a fallen fence. Fencing disputes are a common occurrence and can cause great
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Under Australian law, not-for-profit organisations can take on various forms, including self-declared not-for-profits and registered charities. While both types of organizations operate with the aim of benefiting the community, there are significant differences between the two. A self-declared not-for-profit is an organisation that states it operates for the benefit of the community without seeking
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Background The recent decision from Krongold v Thurin[1], released on September 5th 2023, follows on from a lengthy case that first began in VCAT, and has progressed all the way to the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal. This landmark case has set important precedents for VCAT’s jurisdiction, particularly in accordance with s 77 of
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What is the Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2023? The Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 was introduced into the Victorian Parliament in August 2023, and has just recently passed both houses. The Bill was enacted with the purpose of effecting significant amendments across various facets of the Victorian legal system, and clarifying procedural and jurisdictional
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We are absolutely delighted to welcome Samuel J. Woff as a Partner at Warlows Legal! Samuel’s addition to our team is a significant milestone for us, as he brings an exceptional wealth of legal expertise in the field of commercial construction law and construction litigation, and a background in education, as a law
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As one of our main areas of specialisations, Warlows Legal is constantly observing the changing landscape of charities, and charitable contributions. The JBWere NAB Charitable Giving Index is a pivotal source for insights into the world of philanthropy; offering concise updates on charitable organizations and in-depth analyses of sectoral shifts, this index serves as a
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In Australia, there are various procedures and rules you must comply with to make sure your documents are legally valid. For example, before the pandemic, statutory declarations had to be signed in person by an authorised witness, such as a Justice of the Peace. During Covid, the Australian Government introduced temporary measures allowing electronic execution
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What are related party transactions? From the 2023 Annual Information Statement onwards, charities are required to report on their related party transactions. What is this transaction though? What must charities report on? And why was this introduced? Why have related party transactions? A charity’s financial decisions must be made in its own
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