Check to see if new External Conduct Standards affect us

[jamezpolley]

https://australiancharitiesandnot-for-profitscommission.cmail19.com/t/i-l-ptdhjjk-yhkryhkig-j/

External Conduct Standards now in effect for charities
The External Conduct Standards have now been introduced. All charities that operate overseas, including those classified as Basic Religious Charities, must comply with the new Standards.

The Standards cover:

How charities control their funds, goods and other resources
The need for an annual review of overseas activities and record keeping
Anti-fraud and anti-corruption guidelines
Measures aimed at protecting vulnerable individuals
The ACNC will not require charities to submit information to the ACNC because of the new Standards, unless we request it.

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[katska]

Quote "The Standards require charities to take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate standards of behaviour, governance and oversight when undertaking activities or providing funding overseas." I think most of our work is not going to come into that category.

[katska]

oh ok I just read it more fully. There will be things for us to read here. I'll post what I find that I think's applicable