Not for Profit Lawyers | Non Profit Lawyers | Brisbane & Gold Coast
Our not for profit 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
- Tax (ATO) audits
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
Online Resources
Asset protection for leaders of Not for Profits
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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