Commercial and Not-for-Profit Seminar
You are invited to a Neumann & Turnour Lawyers’ legal information seminar “Commercial and Property Issues for Not-For-Profits” to be held on August 20th. In the seminar Mark Fowler will focus on aspects of commercial and property law that are unique to the not-for-profit and community sectors, including:
- The legal process of property ownership and leasing, due diligence and associated tips and traps;
- Property holding and associated charitable tax exemptions (including land tax and duty and exploring GST options);
- Getting the vehicle right – structuring of the property holding entity and alternatives in light of charitable status;
- Funding contract review and aligning funding contracts with lease commitments.
You can view Mark’s profile by following this link. Details of the event are as follows:
When: 20th August 2014 from 12:30 p.m to 2pm.
Where: Boardroom, Neumann & Turnour Lawyers, Level 1, 95 North Quay, Brisbane 4000.
A complimentary light lunch will be provided. To RSVP call Jeanne or Bree on 3837 3600 or contact us. Places are limited.
ACNC Options Paper
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (Repeal) (No.1) Bill 2014 was introduced into the House of Representatives on 19 March 2014. The Regulatory Impact Statement that accompanied the first Bill stated that, ‘views will be explored during the second stage of the process and implementation options will give consideration to the impacts on different groups’.
Accordingly, the Department of Social Services (DSS) has released an Options Paper setting out proposed replacement arrangements for charities in Australia and seeking feedback from charities and interested parties.
Written submissions, utilising the DSS submission template, will be accepted until 20 August 2014.
Ask ACNC in Queensland
The ACNC will be holding a number of sessions in Queensland where they will be discussing some pertinent issues in Charitable and Not-for-profit law. Registration for these events is necessary prior to attendance. If you are interested in attending a session held at the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast or Cairns please follow the links below:
Civil Society National Centre for Excellence
The consultation project for the design of the Civil Society National Centre for Excellence has reached the half way mark and the second round of consultation has now commenced.
- The Draft Models Report has been published on the project website.
- The Phase 2 Online Survey is NOW OPEN.
- REGISTER NOW for Phase 2 Engagement Workshops. Workshops are being conducted in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.
DISCLAIMER: This update contains general information only. It is not all inclusive and should not be considered legal advice. You should always obtain legal advice for your specific circumstances before relying on general information.