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Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission One stop Shop – Open for Business

Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission One stop Shop – Open for Business. 3 December 2012 Murray Baird Assistant Commissioner General Counsel Australian Charities and Not-for Profits Commission Commentary by Vera Visevic Partner Charity & Not-For-Profit Mills Oakley Lawyers.

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Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission One stop Shop – Open for Business

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  1. Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits CommissionOne stop Shop – Open for Business 3 December 2012 Murray Baird Assistant Commissioner General Counsel Australian Charities and Not-for Profits Commission Commentary by Vera Visevic Partner Charity & Not-For-Profit Mills Oakley Lawyers

  2. An Australian Charities Commission a new independent statutory agency, the Australian Charities and Not‑for‑profits Commission (ACNC), by 1 July 2012 and related structural changes required to the Australian Taxation Office Federal Budget May 2011

  3. ACNC starts today

  4. Slow Train Coming 2001Definition of Charities 2008Disclosure Regimes for Charities and NFP Organisations 2010Productivity Commission : Contribution of the Not-for Profit Sector 2010National Compact 2010Henry Review 2010Senate Economic Legislation Committee inquiry

  5. Reform Agenda • Office for the Not-for Profit Sector – to drive and coordinate reform • Not for Profit Reform Council – advice to Government on Reform • ACNC - Regulator • Public Ancillary Fund Reform • Unrelated Business Income Tax • “In Australia” test • Statutory definition of Charity • Social Enterprise Development and Investment Fund • National Disability Insurance Scheme • Many more…

  6. Who is in? Welfare and disability; (Non Government) Schools, Universities etc; Churches, Religious organisations Conservation, Arts, Childcare

  7. Who will the ACNC regulate? Existing charities that currently access Commonwealth tax concessions Existing and new charities that want to apply for Commonwealth tax concessions and other benefits 56,000 charities, 10% of broader NFP sector Possibly other types of NFPs but not before 2014

  8. Trust Maintain, protect and enhance public trust and confidence in the Australian not-for-profit sector.

  9. Health Support and sustain a robust, vibrant, independent and innovative Australian not-for-profit sector

  10. Cut Red Tape Reduction of unnecessary regulatory obligations on the Sector

  11. What will ACNC Do? Registration Compliance Education and guidance Information

  12. More work to be done Governance Standards by 1 July 2013 Financial Reporting for year ending 30 June 2014

  13. Withholding Information from Register Commercially sensitive; Detriment to entity or individual; Inaccurate, confusing, misleading, offensive; dangerous; Prescribed by regulation – could be made for Private Ancillary Funds to protect private donor privacy

  14. Size does matter Small : annual information statement Medium: financial report – audited or reviewed; Large: financial report audited

  15. Governance The process to ensure that an organisation achieves its mission Steering and Stewarding Registered charities will meet governance standards; Principle based, not rule based; Good practice guidance; Proportionate

  16. Regulatory Approach Light-touch, risk-based, evidence-based approach Provide information, guidance and education Use graduated powers, provide opportunity for self-correction Regulatory Principles: relevance, proportionality, consistency, transparency, timeliness.

  17. Deregistration Graduated Sanctions Investigation Assistance Guidance

  18. Education and guidance

  19. Public Register

  20. Relationship to ATO • ACNC • Registration of charities (including Public Benevolent Institutions) for Commonwealth purposes from 1 October 2012 • Establish Reporting Framework and Information Portal • Work with Commonwealth, State and Territory agencies to consolidate reporting and reduce compliance burden • Australian Tax Office – Non-Profit Centre • Endorsement for tax concessions • Income Tax exemption • Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) • Fringe Benefits Tax exemption or rebate • GST Concessions • Refund of franking credits

  21. What will charities need to know and do on Commencement? Charities that were registered with the ATO prior to commencement do not need to take any action unless: They wish to opt out of registration on the approved form by 1 March 2013. Religious institutions may wish to register or register as a sub-type.

  22. Where to from here December 2012 ACNC begins operation – registering new charities July 2013 First annual (non-financial) reports start to be collected Financial reporting and governance standards Information Portal – for charities and public Statutory Definition work to commence

  23. Thank you Email: Murray.baird@acnc.gov.au Website: acnc.gov.au

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