Case citation: Global Citizen Ltd and Commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission [2021] AATA 3313 Recent cases concerning the type of charities considered to be PBIs (Public Benevolent Institutions) have shown that the term ‘benevolent’ is slowly being interpreted to have wider scope. Background to case Global Citizen Ltd v Commissioner of the […]
What are the new requirements? The ACNC has announced new reporting requirements: charities must report on related party transactions in their Annual Information Statement from 2023 and onward. In general, related party transactions are transactions between persons that have a relationship with the charity. Who a related party is considered to be, and their specific
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What is the new Act? The Treasury Laws Amendment (Refining and Improving Our Tax System) Act 2023 (Cth) has outlined many changes for Environmental Organisations in terms of their status as a charity. While most of the Act has recently come into force, the section pertaining to Environmental Organisations will only come into force on
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There have been recent important changes to charity law regarding charity registration, with regards to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Refining and Improving our Tax System) Act 2023, and charity fundraising. What are the changes? The Treasury Laws Amendment (Refining and Improving our Tax System) Act 2023, which came into law on 28 June 2023, has
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What are the current fundraising laws like? Currently, fundraising laws in Australia are different for each jurisdiction, and there are a multitude of regulations that charities must be compliant with to ensure that they can fundraise accordingly. These compliance requirements cost charities an exorbitant amount of money that could otherwise be directed towards their charitable
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In Australia, registering as a charity provides tax exemptions and benefits for not-for-profit entities. Sporting clubs may not qualify, but can self-declare as not-for-profit to receive tax exemptions and government grants. get in touch Warlows is part of the 1% PLEDGEWarlows are now members of HOPE NOW’s mission In Australia, being registered as a charity
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Registered charities in Australia must submit an Annual Information Statement to the ACNC, with potential penalties and revocation for non-compliance after two years. get in touch Warlows is part of the 1% PLEDGEWarlows are now members of HOPE NOW’s mission Registered charities are, by law, required to submit an Annual Information Statement to the Australian
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get in touch Warlows is part of the 1% PLEDGEWarlows are now members of HOPE NOW’s mission Key Points: Charities are generally exempt from land tax in Victoria, when they are in active ‘use’ of the land for their charitable purposes. A recent Supreme Court decision involving the University of Melbourne (which is a registered
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get in touch Warlows is part of the 1% PLEDGEWarlows are now members of HOPE NOW’s mission Currently, certain charities have the status which allows them to receive tax-deductible donations. This status provides a significant advantage to charities insofar as it allows donors to make larger donations, with pre-tax dollars. For donors in the top
get in touch Warlows is part of the 1% PLEDGEWarlows are now members of HOPE NOW’s mission Not for profits play an integral role in our community. In recognition of the contribution made by the charity sector, the government provides extra tax benefits to their employees, by allowing a greater tax savings and salary packaging.
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