Not for Profit

Our lawyers have decades of experience in delivering highly specialised legal advice in the non profit sector Australia wide. Our not for profit clients form the largest single client group of our practice. We make it our business to be up to date with all aspects of non profit law and how the law generally affects not for profit clients - across Australia.

Churches (Local & Denominations)

 In seeking to operate faithfully in a fallen system, much needs to be considered. We can help. Here are some areas:

• Legal Structures
• Taxation endorsements / exemptions
• GST compliance
• Constitutions
• Property
• Trusts
• Intellectual Property compliance audits & advice
• Church Government Guidelines
• Church Government secretarial/administrative training & support
• Volunteer qualifications
• Risk Management
• Safeguards for protecting the vulnerable
• Sensitive Information obligations
• Complaint handling
• Dispute mediation

Education Sector (Schools, Colleges & Universities)

In addition to similiar issues that churches face, here are some issues that we are constantly advising on:

• Enrolment contracts and processes
• Anti-discrimination constraints
• Discipline
• Staffing
• Governance

Charities (Deductible Gift Recipients)

• Establishment
• Qualifying for & maintaining DGR status
• Involvement in "commercial enterprise"
• Reporting
• Compliance advice
  

Native Title & Indigenous Land Use

We are involved in reviewing and advising upon complex native title arrangements, and can assist your community by first patiently listening to the desires and objectives of your Elders and community and then mapping a path through the legal maze - to seek to achieve just, understandable and manageable outcomes.

We understand the various forms of land tenure and particularly tenure that will best preserve, and where desired facilitate your intended use of, your land.

Our involvement may include:

• forming and documenting the appropriate legal structures for Aboriginal Corporations and charitable trusts
• obtaining and maintaining the necessary endorsements from the ATO
• explaining the key elements of proposed agreements (and vast paper-work) in language that can be understood
• direct negotiations with government and commercial interests
• practical tips for your local management

Online Resources

Asset protection for leaders

Our Personal Asset Protection Health Check LawPack should be used annually by all those involved in leadership of Not-for-Profit Organisations.

Whatever the legal structure, and whatever the insurance, an annual Personal Asset Protection Health Check for the whole leadership team in Not-for-Profits should be as routine as going to your GP.

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