Maintain Basic Religious Charity status (ACNC) — limited carve-outs
Basic religious charities have limited ACNC governance carve-outs but still register.
Who must comply
Religious charities meeting BRC criteria.
What triggers it
ACNC registration as religious charity.
When due
Annual AIS; ongoing status self-assessment.
Evidence required
ACNC registration; AIS; self-assessment of BRC status.
Max penalty
Loss of BRC carve-outs; full Governance Standards apply if criteria not met
Summary
ACNC-registered religious charities meeting criteria as 'Basic Religious Charity' have limited carve-outs from Governance Standards 1-5 + financial reporting (above thresholds). Annual AIS still required.
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Source: https://www.acnc.gov.au/for-charities/start-a-charity/charity-types/basic-religious-charity. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.