Charity public fundraising — state authority cycle
Each state requires authorisation for public fundraising appeals.
State and territory law, not a Commonwealth law
Public fundraising authorities and licences are issued under state and territory fundraising laws, and the rules for ACNC-registered charities differ by jurisdiction. Check the rules in each state or territory where you operate.
Who must comply
Charities undertaking public fundraising.
What triggers it
Fundraising activity in any state.
When due
Per state cycle (often 1-3 years renewal).
Evidence required
State authority + annual return + fundraising records.
Max penalty
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Summary
Each Australian state + territory has charitable fundraising legislation. ACNC harmonisation incomplete; charity must hold state authority for each fundraising-active state.
Enforced by
Industries
Topics
Related
- NSWHold an NSW Charitable Fundraising AuthoritySoliciting donations from the NSW public requires authorisation under the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991.
- VICFundraiser registration in VictoriaFundraising in Victoria requires registration with Consumer Affairs Victoria under the Fundraising Appeals Act 1998, unless exempt. Who must register and how.
- CWLTHLodge a prospectus for offers requiring disclosureOffers of securities to retail investors require a prospectus or OIS lodged with ASIC.
- CWLTHComply with ACNC Governance StandardsSix governance standards covering NFP purpose, accountability, compliance, suitability, duties and PBI requirements.
- CWLTHPAF (Private Ancillary Fund) governance + minimum distributionsPAFs must distribute minimum 5% of net assets annually + comply with PAF Guidelines.
- CWLTHLodge the ACNC Annual Information StatementRegistered charities must lodge the AIS within 6 months of the end of the reporting period.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with Charity public fundraising — state authority cycle?
- Charities undertaking public fundraising.
- What triggers Charity public fundraising — state authority cycle?
- Fundraising activity in any state.
- When is Charity public fundraising — state authority cycle due?
- Per state cycle (often 1-3 years renewal).
- What evidence is required for Charity public fundraising — state authority cycle?
- State authority + annual return + fundraising records.
Source: https://www.acnc.gov.au/for-charities/manage-your-charity/governance-hub. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.