AuSAE is delighted to be partnering with Survey Matters to deliver the Associations Matter: 2013 State of the Sector Study. This study will answer the most important issues facing membership based organisations to provide benchmark data for the first time on the state of the Australasian professional association sector. Similar to the ASAE “Decision to Join” research, but designed for Australasian professional associations, this landmark study will survey members of associations across Australasia to provide insight into why individuals join associations, the services their value and why they renew (or don't). AuSAE is proud to be involved with this exciting project and invites you to register your interest today!

The Government has released for public consultation a paper on draft governance standards for charities registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and draft regulations on the new ACNC financial reporting framework.  A copy of the media release issued jointly by the Assistant Treasurer and the Minister for Social Inclusion can be accessed here. The governance consultation paper and proposed financial reporting regulations are available at Treasury website, together with information on how to make a submission. Consultation will remain open until 15 February 2013.

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The NZ Charities Commission has released its final annual report (covering the 2011-2012 year). In 2011, the Government announced plans to disestablish the Charities Commission and transfer its functions to the Department of Internal Affairs. Legislation was enacted on 6 June 2012 that transferred the Commission’s functions to the Department on 1 July 2012 and disestablished the Commission on that date. As a result, this 2011-12 Annual Report is the final one produced for the Commission and has been prepared by the Department.

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As part of the ACNC's ongoing commitment to stakeholder engagement and community education, they will be undertaking a national community presentation program in early 2013 commencing on 29 January and running through to 13 February. This program focuses mainly on the major cities and will be immediately followed by a regional information series that will run over a six month period. For more information

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If you are looking to undertake study in the areas of management for not-for-profit organisations you may like to check out the Graduate Certificate in Management of Not-for-Profit Organisations run by the Australian Catholic University. This course is for managers who want to develop their management and leadership skills further for use in non-profit organisations. This is a one-year part-time course that articulates into the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and is available on the Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney campuses. For more information

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Below is the link to a free resource on the newly launched Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), which Third Sector has developed thanks to the support of Ansvar Insurance, Moores Legal, Professional Association Management Services and Third Sector Services. This resource has been developed to ensure you are aware of key implications of the ACNC, important dates and how regulatory changes will affect your not-for-profit organisation. Third Sector worked with the ACNC on this free resource and we trust it will assist your organisation in upholding the highest levels of compliance.Click here to get your copy.

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The Not-for-profit Sector Tax Concession Working Group (Working Group) has released a consultation paper on tax concessions for the not-for-profit (NFP) sector. The Working Group is seeking feedback on how tax concessions for the NFP sector could be made fairer, simpler and more effective. For More Information

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The Australian Government’s introduction of the Fair Work Act provided a new broader test for equal pay that is based on equal or comparable work. The Australian Government supported the case of social and community sector workers before Fair Work Australia. FWA’s decision is the first ever successful pay equity claim in the national system, and a significant advance for equal pay for women. The Australian Government will pay supplementation to organisations that deliver in-scope Commonwealth programs. The Australian Government will also pay its share of the increases to organisations who deliver in-scope programs through Commonwealth-State Agreements. For More information

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If you join or renew before December 21, 2012, you will receive a free copy of 2011-2012 Membership Benchmarking Report (by Sue Froggatt). Retailing at $90 AUD ($115 NZD), this report shows recent retention rates achieved, predicted forecasts for the next 12 months, highlights why members join and renew and much more. This fascinating report is essential reading for association executives. If you would like more information please contact us.