As we have previously reported, the Australian Government has committed to abolish the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). The Government has now released the "Options Paper - Australia's Charities and Not-for-profits" which sets out proposed replacement arrangements for charities in Australia.
The Government is seeking feedback on the proposed arrangements. This will be used as a basis for consultation with stakeholders and help inform drafting of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (Repeal) (no.2) Bill 2014, to be introduced later his year. If passed, this Bill will implement the arrangements that will replace the ACNC.
A copy of the Options Paper is available at the Australian Department of Social Services website.
Written submissions in response to the Options Paper close on 20 August 2014. A summary of submissions will be provided on the Department's website in September 2014.
Please contact us if you need assistance in preparing your submission in response to the Options Paper.
Please see links below to our previous articles:
ACNC - Breaking News: There is no news
ACNC Act may be fatally wounded but Charities Act survives red tape reduction
ACNC and Charities Act to be axed soon
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