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Watchdog cracks down on Hillsong College after fraud allegation investigation

Just before Christmas, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission released legally-binding rules for Hillsong’s education arm following allegations of financial fraud.

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Equality group loses legal stoush with charity watchdog

LGBTQI advocacy group Equality Australia has failed to overturn a decision by the charity commissioner which prevents it receiving tax-deductible donations.

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Charity gap stark as cost-of-living crisis keeps biting

Australian charities received record-breaking revenue last financial year but that was outstripped by soaring expenses amid the cost-of-living crisis.

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'Bullying, forgery, lying': ex-volunteers' claims against What Were You Wearing? Australia

A months-long investigation has unearthed multiple concerning allegations.

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Calls renew for Australia’s corporate religious institutions to pay ‘fair share’ of tax

‘Why should the amount of tax paid by a cereal company or an aged care manager depend on the religious beliefs of their board?’

Crikey

Government pushed to scrap ‘unfair’ financial reporting exemptions for basic religious charities after new report

The Productivity Commission has recommended an end to special rules for basic religious charities in the interest of ‘public transparency and accountability’. Will the government listen?

Crikey

Broome Catholic bishop subject of Vatican investigation still in control of charities

Christopher Saunders, who has denied accusations he assaulted young Aboriginal men, remains responsible for nine charities, one with revenue of at least $1m

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‘A world of secrecy’: new calls for greater transparency for religious charities

Basic religious charities control more than $6 billion in assets, and new research points to the need for greater transparency and accountability.

Crikey

A ghost charity and rescue dogs: the mystery of a well-connected, ex-PwC businessman

David Collard is an Australian PwC veteran and New York-based businessman facing investigations in both countries. As tax officials swarm his offices, Crikey wonders: what happened to Collard’s charities?

Crikey

Governor general planned to tell Queen about controversial charity awarded $18m grant under Coalition

Documents reveal new details about David Hurley’s support for the Australian Future Leaders Foundation, which won funding under Scott Morrison’s government

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A megachurch exposed: thousands of now-public Hillsong documents to test government’s will to act against religious interests

For years, church-run charities have been exempt from disclosing financial information to the charities regulator. Could that be about to change?

Crikey

Chinese language teachers underpayment allegations expose 'grey area' in Victorian education system

A group of Chinese language teachers allege they are owed unpaid wages and entitlements for work over decades due to a "grey area" of Victoria's education system.

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Hillsong Church denies misleading Australian charities investigators in whistleblower Fair Work case

Global megachurch Hillsong files its defence in Federal Court, denying allegations it unfairly suspended a whistleblower who complained about financial misconduct inside the organisation.

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Calls grow for end of special treatment for religious charities

‘Does any of the money donated to these organisations end up being used to pay compensation for victims of abuse?’

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Hell in high water

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews says the flooding in his state is extremely serious as NSW and Tasmania await their turn, and one in eight Australians live below the poverty line.

AAP

Hillsong 'stood down staffer illegally'

Hillsong stood down a fundraising coordinator over concerns she was providing information to the charities regulator, a court has been told.

Crikey

Hillsong saga might well unravel the special deal for other religious charities

Several Hillsong charities are under investigation by the charities regulator, which may threaten key elements of its financial viability.

Crikey

How the Coalition ignored experts to protect religious charities

There have been multiple calls over the years to abolish financial exemptions for certain religious charities, and yet they remain.

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God’s business: how the big religions scripted a massive tax handout

Organisations like the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference, a registered basic religious charity, are largely free from accountability.

Crikey

Hillsong whistleblower: more secrets emerge from the Till on the Hill

Whistleblower Natalie Moses has filed court documents involving the flow of millions of dollars between Hillsong Church entities.

ABC News

Whistleblower lawsuit alleges financial misconduct and dubious expenditures inside Hillsong Church

A whistleblower suing Hillsong in the Federal Court alleges the megachurch moved millions of dollars in payments through overseas entities to avoid scrutiny by the Australian charities regulator.

The Guardian - AU

Paul Fletcher used PCYC’s endorsement ‘without permission’ on election flyers, youth charity claims

Flier quotes president of PCYC NSW’s Hornsby branch describing communications minister as ‘friendly and professional’

The Guardian - AU

Liberal MP uses charity’s testimonial on flyer distributed during election campaign without its consent

Trevor Evans defends use of quotes from registered charities despite inclusion potentially breaching political advocacy rules

The Guardian - AU

Australian Christian Lobby faces complaints about flyers targeting MPs who opposed religious discrimination laws

Religious group says it has complied with the charities regulator’s rules about political campaigning

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