All licences issued under the Charitable Collections Act 1946 (the Act ) are subject to standard conditions imposed by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection (the Commissioner). A failure by an organisation to comply with these conditions may result in the charitable collections licence being revoked.
Organisations who collect donations from the public for charitable purposes are required to keep collection records and prepare financial reports under the Charitable Collections Act 1946 (the Act).
Self-check to help your Governing Body (i.e. Management Committee or Board) identify any areas of non-compliance with the Charitable Collections Act 1946.
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This form is not required to be lodged with Consumer Protection.
There are a variety of ways to raise money for charitable purposes. Before commencing any fundraising activity, an organisation should make sure that it is familiar with any relevant legislative requirements and any necessary permits are in place.
A licence holder may carry out door to door collections from households between 9am and 6pm on Mondays to Saturdays. No collections are allowed outside these times or on Sundays or Public Holidays without special approval from Consumer Protection.
The decision makers for a licensed charitable collector have a responsibility to ensure that public monies raised for charitable purposes are used efficiently and effectively for the benefit of the organisation as opposed to individuals. Managing conflicts of interest is integral to maintaining strong governance practices and demonstrating transparent decision making.
Where a member of the Committee or Board has a potential conflict between their duties and responsibilities to the organisation and their personal interests this interest must be carefully managed.
The frequently asked questions below provide some helpful information about the Consumer Protection Awards such as the essential entry requirements, how to apply for an award and the judging process.
13 July 2020
It’s important to know the difference between a section 14 (rent default) notice and a section 19 (remedial) notice. A section 14 (rent default) notice is issued when your tenant is not paying rent because they’re affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. A tenant who’s not financially affected by COVID-19, and not paying rent, would instead be issued with a section 19 (remedial) notice. This eBulletin will focus on section 14 (rent default) notices and how they work.
13 July 2020
It’s important to know the difference between a section 14 (rent default) notice and a section 19 (remedial) notice. If you are a tenant unable to pay rent due to being affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, your landlord may issue a section 14 (rent default) notice for your rent default. If you are not financially affected by COVID-19, and not paying rent the landlord may issue a section 19 (remedial) notice. This eBulletin will focus on section 14 (rent default) notices and how they work.
13 July 2020
It’s important to know the difference between a section 14 (rent default) notice and a section 19 (remedial) notice. A section 14 (rent default) notice is issued when a tenant is not paying rent because they’re affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. A tenant who’s not financially affected by COVID-19, and not paying rent, would instead be issued with a section 19 (remedial) notice. This eBulletin will focus on section 14 (rent default) notices and how they work.
8 July 2020
Changes to the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (the Act) to create a stand-alone provision for compulsory professional development (CPD) emphasise the important role of CPD in maintaining professional standards in the real estate industry.
It is an offence for a real estate or business agent, sales representative or property manager to fail to meet the annual CPD obligations. From 1 January 2021 such a failure could result in enforcement action being taken.
