Reforms cut red tape for charities fundraising in NSW

THE Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) welcomes reforms that will further reduce the red tape burden for charities fundraising in New South Wales.

From July 1, charities registered with the ACNC can access a more simpleapplication process when applying to NSW Fair Tradingto receive or renew an authority to fundraise in that state.Registered charities that are fundraising authority holders will not be required to submit a separate annual returnto NSW Fair Trading - they will only need to report to the ACNC.

This reporting arrangement applies from the 2021 Annual Information Statement.

Acting ACNC Commissioner Anna Longley praised these reformsas "yet another step in reducingthe regulatory burden for charities". 

“These reforms will make it easier for charities to fundraise in New South Wales, allowing them to focus on their charitable purposes,” Ms Longley said. 

“One of our main goals is to reduce the regulatory burden for charities by minimising duplication and harmonising reporting.”

NSW Fair Trading website.

ACNC website

 

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