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Changes to not-for-profit laws may silence activists and advocacy groups
The changes may have a ‘chilling effect’ on advocacy in the sector
March 7, 2021
In February 2021, the Treasury released an Exposure Draft of a law that would change how not-for-profit organisations are regulated in Australia. These changes, which have so far escaped widespread attention, could significantly stifle activist organisations and advocacy groups more broadly.
As a brief overview, all Australian not-for-profits (except for “basic religious charities”) must comply with certain minimum standards of behaviour in order to remain a “registered entity” and receive tax concessions. These Governance Standards have been administered and enforced by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) since late 2012.
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