Changes to Charities Act
The Charities Act 2005 (the Act) has been amended by the Charities Amendment Bill, which came into force on 5 July 2023.
There are a wide range of changes for charities to be aware of and information is available on the Charities Services website about the changes and how they will affect your charity.
Information Hubs:
- Charities Services – Charities Act change hub
- Parry Field Lawyers – The Charities Amendment Bill Key Changes
Background on the change:
- Department of Internal Affairs – Charities Amendment Bill
* Disclaimer: You may wish to contact your local law firm for advice on the changes. Parry Field Lawyers is an example of an information hub (provided by DIA) for you to refer to.