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ACNC(Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission)

The national regulator of charities in Australia, responsible for registration, transparency and governance.

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The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) registers charities, maintains the public charity register, and enforces the ACNC Governance Standards. Registered charities access tax concessions including DGR status (where eligible) and reporting obligations through the Annual Information Statement. Charities handling personal information are also subject to the Privacy Act.

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