Trademarks are a type of Intellectual Property which protect your business’ image, brand and reputation. A trademark can protect the name of a business, the logo, a slogan/phrase, a letter, number, picture, sound, smell or even a combination of these. Trademarks in Australia are registered with IP Australia and undergo a lengthy process of registration […]
Planning on starting a Charity? Here’s what you need to consider
Establishing a charity can be a difficult and daunting process. There are several requirements that need to be adhered to and vigorous planning that must take place. However, it can be easier to navigate this process by following our simple guide.
Charities & Financial Reporting: New ACNC requirements for Non Profit Organisations
Non Profit Organisations, expecially charities, are very focused on the people they’re striving to help, so it can be frustrating when they experience reporting failures. In this Insight, we explore the most common difficulties for charities when it comes to financial reporting.
Distinction between ASIC and ACNC registration for charities – who do you report to?
Charitable organisations hold a unique status under Australian law. For that reason, charities engage with a wide range of regulatory bodies, each requiring a charitable organisation to comply with certain obligations. In this insight, we explore these different regulators, how they impact organizations and the influence they have on reporting obligations.
Land Tax Exemptions for Charities in New South Wales: A brief explainer
In this brief NFP explainer, we look at the land tax exemptions that apply to different types of NFPs in New South Wales.
Landmark Palestinian Australian Discrimination Complaint against Australian Government [Press release]
A Racial Discrimination complaint will proceed against the Australian Government for
its advocacy on behalf of Israel, in what is hoped to be a landmark test case.
Sydney law firm, Birchgrove Legal, is acting for Mr. Nasser Mashni in a section 9
Racial Discrimination Act complaint against the Australian Government.
Our view: The “Christchurch amendment” is a must in the Religious Discrimination Bill
In this piece, we share the many hopes attached to the Religious Discrimination Bill debated in Federal Parliament this week.
NSW Charitable Stamp Duty Exemptions
In this Insight, we explore the legal technicalities pertaining to charitable or benevolent organisations, with a primary focus on demonstrating whether or not your organisation is eligible for an exemption.
Can Not-for-Profits lawfully discriminate when appointing Board members?
There are a variety of reasons why boards would want to limit the composition of their board to a certain sex or ethnic background. While diversity should always be encouraged, cultural and religious factors may encourage some degree of discrimination within acceptable parameters.
In this Insight, we explore whether or not boards can lawfully discriminate when appointing board members and constructing relevant governance frameworks.
Standing against hate: Birchgrove Legal’s representation on the Religious Discrimination Bill
In this case study, we note Birchgrove Legal’s efforts to protect people of faith from vilification by appearing before the Australian Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee concerning the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021.