Category: Published Insights

Charity conflicts of interest are a key governance risk for directors and boards. This guide explains how to identify, disclose, and manage them effectively.

Volunteers vs employees involves key legal differences in entitlements and obligations. This guide helps charities manage both correctly and stay compliant.

Australian law imposes certain obligations on the responsible entities for registered charities. In this Insight, we look at some of these, and outline practical steps Boards can take to improve their processes and successfully execute their obligations.

Managing charity risk goes beyond policies and registers. This guide covers key risks and practical strategies to help charities stay compliant and sustainable.

Defamatory content online is increasing with the rise of social media and forums. This article explores liability and global regulation approaches.

While “religious charities” are the most common type of charitable activity, they do not come with an automatic DGR tax status. We explore this in greater detail and look at strategies that can be used for charities attempting to gain DGR status. According to the ACNC’s most recent Charities Report, the most common reported charitable […]

With organisations now re-opening their doors and re-implementing physical workplace arrangements, many have had to adapt their day to day operations.  In this Insight, we explore key considerations for organisations and employers. A primary consideration for employers is the health and safety of their employees. Public health authorities have announced that the most effective method […]

With a rapidly changing situation at hand, we present a summary of the key considerations independent schools need to take into consideration as they consider re-opening in the next phase of the COVID–19 pandemic. Term 2 will begin as it finished in Term 1. The majority of NSW students will be learning from home. Schools […]

On 22 March 2020, the Australian Federal Government announced its plans to make temporary changes to the corporations and insolvency laws amidst the expected difficulties and challenges to be faced by businesses in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes are intended to limit the liability of directors for insolvent trading where debts are incurred […]

Police brutality and excess is nothing new, and has come to the fore in the recent case in Sydney’s West. Read our article on what you can do if you are affected. Please feel free to share.