Comply with ACNC Governance Standards
Six governance standards covering NFP purpose, accountability, compliance, suitability, duties and PBI requirements.
Who must comply
All ACNC-registered charities (limited transitional carve-outs for basic religious charities).
What triggers it
Being a registered charity.
When due
Continuous; self-attestation in AIS.
Evidence required
Governing documents, member registry, conflicts register, responsible persons declarations.
Max penalty
Revocation of charity status; loss of DGR endorsement; tax concession recovery
Summary
Division 45 of the ACNC Act sets six Governance Standards: (1) charity must be an NFP and pursue charitable purpose; (2) accountability to members; (3) compliance with Australian laws (criminal + civil penalty); (4) suitability of responsible persons; (5) duties of responsible persons (care/diligence, good faith, no improper use of position); (6) PBI requirements.
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Source: https://acnc.gov.au/for-charities/manage-your-charity/governance-hub/governance-standards. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.