COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR AUSTRALIA
We are an independent member-based peak body dedicated to building flourishing communities by enhancing the extraordinary work of Australia’s not-for-profit sector. We do this by changing the way governments, communities and the not-for-profit sector relate to one another.In particular, this includes establishing a regulatory environment that works for community organisations - not against them. Find out more...
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Restating the ‘in Australia’ special conditions for tax concession entities – revised exposure draft
Executive summary
CCA supports the apparent policy intent of the draft legislation that is to ensure income tax exempt entities generally must be operated principally in Australia and for the broad benefit of the Australian community. Likewise, deductible gift recipients (DGRs) generally must be operated solely in Australia and for the broad benefit of the Australian community.
Informing principles for new fundraising regulation
Following the announcement today that the ACNC draft legislation will be referred to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics for review, please see below for a summary of the key changes to the bill. The full draft legislation and explanatory notes can be accessed here.
KEY CHANGES TO THE AUSTRALIAN CHARITIES AND NOT‑FOR-PROFITS (ACNC) BILLS
Today Kevin Andrews MP, the Shadow Minister for Families, Housing and Human Services outlined the Coalition's plan for the not-for-profit sector. The transcript of his address can be accessed here.
In her role as the Australian Government's nominee as Commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC), Susan Pascoe AM this week released the ACNC Taskforce Implementation Report. The report outlines the implementation process for the establishment of the ACNC, and addresses in separate chapters the five key action areas that will underpin the ACNC's work, including:
1. Registering entities
2. Developing a reporting framework (report once, use often)
3. Going online (one stop shop)
