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Partnership ABNs cancelled

Partnership ABNs cancelled Partnership ABNs cancelled The Registrar of the Australian Business Register (ABR) will soon start cancelling the ABNs of partnerships where there is evidence they are no longer carrying on an enterprise. If a client has not lodged an income tax return or activity statement for the last two years, their ABN may […]

Charities Act took effect from 1 January 2014

Charities Act took effect from 1 January 2014 According to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), recent parliamentary proceedings have confirmed that the Charities Act 2013 would be implemented from 1 January 2014. Editor: The Government amended the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 in the House of Representatives, to defer the […]

Government alternatives to ACNC

Government alternatives to ACNC Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews reminded us of the Governments intention to abolish the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC). The Minister said the Government was looking to establish a voluntary model concerning charities – the National Centre for Excellence. He said its ambit will include charities, clubs and associations […]