Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission

Regulator function

To help charities to understand and meet their obligations under the ACNC Act, as well as enhance good governance practices.

The ACNC’s regulatory activities include:

  • registering charities;
  • maintaining a public register of charities;
  • providing advice and assistance to charities;
  • undertaking monitoring, compliance and enforcement activities; and
  • working with Commonwealth entities and other jurisdictions to reduce the regulatory burden on charities.
Legislation
  • Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012
  • Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Regulations 2022
  • Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (Consequential and Transitional) Act 2012
  • Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (Consequential and Transitional) Regulation 2016 
Regulated community

Charities

Portfolio
Treasury
Internal to department / external
External
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
January 2024
Regulator Statement of Intent date
June 2024

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