Comply with ACNC External Conduct Standards (overseas activity)
Charities operating or sending funds overseas must comply with four External Conduct Standards.
Who must comply
Registered charities with overseas activities or funds transfers.
What triggers it
Overseas operations or fund transfers.
When due
Continuous; annual review.
Evidence required
Overseas activities register, financial records, anti-fraud framework, partner due diligence.
Max penalty
Revocation of registration
Summary
Division 50 of the ACNC Act introduced ECS effective 23 July 2019. Four standards: (1) activities and control of resources; (2) annual review of overseas activities/finances; (3) anti-fraud and anti-corruption; (4) protection of vulnerable individuals overseas. Apply to charities operating outside Australia or sending funds overseas.
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Source: https://acnc.gov.au/for-charities/manage-your-charity/governance-hub/external-conduct-standards. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.