Since the announcement of the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse, many NSW non-government schools have been uneasy about whether they may inadvertently breach Section 83C of the Education Act if required to make
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Restructuring Charities and NFPs
In recent years, many charities and other NFPs have found themselves in a position where they need to consider restructuring.
Common reasons we have seen for this are:
- the charity or NFP may now be operating outside of the state
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Is Your Charity Ready for the External Conduct Standards?
For registered charities operating overseas or working with a third party overseas, there is a new set of standards that they must comply with in addition to the existing ACNC Governance Standards in this new financial year.
This set of…
Option Leases: a Five-Point Checklist for Landlords
When an existing lease expires, a tenant may have the “option” to renew the lease. Essentially a tenant has the right to have a new lease granted to them on the same terms as the existing lease. However, the rent…
F&P Magazine – In the eyes of the law
In the latest issue of the F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy) magazine, Joanne Grant, Partner at Makinson d’Apice takes a look at the legislative and compliance requirements that will impact the charity and not-for-profit sector in the next 12 months.
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How will the NSW Modern Slavery Act affect you?
Most Australian entities will now be aware that the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (Commonwealth Act) commenced on 1 January 2019.
However, you may not be aware that the NSW government has recently passed its own Modern Slavery Act 2018…
10 Questions Charities Should Ask in Considering Gifts and Honorariums
It is quite common for charities to provide gifts or honorariums to individuals who are important to their organisations as a gesture to express their gratitude and appreciation. However, as registered entities with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC),…
The Year Ahead
The holiday season is over, everyone’s back at their desks and we’ve already completed the first month of 2019. It can be scary how time flies.
As with all years in recent times 2018 was a busy year for charities…
Recent changes to the NSW retirement villages sector
Two notable developments in the NSW retirement villages sector have recently taken place – the first being the passage of new retirement village amendment legislation in November 2018 and the second being the appointment of a retirement village ambassador in…