Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

AUSTRALIAN CHARITIES AND NOT-FOR-PROFITS COMMISSION ACT 2012 - SECT 15.10

    In performing his or her functions and exercising his or her powers, the Commissioner must have regard to the following:

  (a)   the maintenance, protection and enhancement of public trust and confidence in the not - for - profit sector;

  (b)   the need for transparency and accountability of the not - for - profit sector to the public (including donors, members and volunteers of registered entities) by ensuring the public has access to information about not - for - profit entities;

  (c)   the benefits gained from providing information to the public about not - for - profit entities;

  (d)   the maintenance and promotion of the effectiveness and sustainability of the not - for - profit sector;

  (e)   the following principles:

  (i)   the principle of regulatory necessity;

  (ii)   the principle of reflecting risk;

  (iii)   the principle of proportionate regulation;

  (f)   the need for the Commissioner:

  (i)   to cooperate with other Australian government agencies; and

  (ii)   to administer effectively the laws that confer functions and powers on the Commissioner;

    (including in order to minimise procedural requirements and procedural duplication);

  (g)   the benefits gained from assisting registered entities in complying with and understanding this Act, by providing them with guidance and education;

  (h)   the unique nature and diversity of not - for - profit entities and the distinctive role that they play in Australia .