For Charities

For charities

Guidance and support to help charities to meet their obligations.
For public

For the public

Information for donors, volunteers, charities and researchers.

About the ACNC

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is the national regulator of charities. We register and regulate Australia’s charities.

  • We help charities understand and meet their obligations through information, advice and guidance.
  • We help the public understand the work of the not-for-profit sector and provide a free searchable database of charities.
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Latest news

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ACNC warns donors to beware of scam appeals following floods in Queensland and NSW

After floods and storms in Queensland and New South Wales, due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, the ACNC is warning donors to be alert to fake fundraising appeals.
Commissioner's Column

Opening remarks to the Senate Estimates Economics Committee

This month’s column is an abridged version of ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM's opening statement at a Senate Estimates hearing on 26 February 2025 at Parliament House in Canberra.
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ACNC publishes Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The ACNC has published a Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander peoples, reinforcing its dedication to fostering meaningful realtionships with First Nations communities across Australia.
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Latest Resources

ACNC Annual Report 2023-24

The ACNC Annual Report 2023-24 provides an overview of the Commission's work in the 2023-24 financial year.

Charities and artificial intelligence

This guide looks at artificial intelligence in the charity context, emphasising that while AI has the potential to bring about many benefits to those in the sector, and decision to harness AI is a strategic one that should be considered carefully by charities and their Responsible People.

2024 Annual Information Statement Guide

This guide aims to help charities that are completing their 2024 Annual Information Statement.

Australian Charities Report - 10th edition

The Australian Charities Report is the annual analysis of the information we receive from charities in their Annual Information Statements. This is the 10th edition. 
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