Changes for incorporated associations in Queensland
In Queensland a regulation has been approved (Associations Incorporation and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2023) which completes the implementation of changes to incorporated association laws under the Associations Incorporation and Other Legislation...
ATO update on reporting requirements to access an income tax exemption
The ATO has released further details of reforms to the administration of not-for-profit entities that self-assess as income tax exempt. From 1 July 2023, not-for-profit organisations with an active ABN that self-assess as income tax exempt will be required to lodge an...
Deductible Gift Recipient Registers reforms
Justice Connect welcomes recently passed legislation that will facilitate the transfer of four unique deductible gift recipient (DGR) categories to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) from 1 January 2024. The categories presently administered by Ministers through...
Saving Native Species Program grant opportunity now open
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water The Saving Native Species Program is providing $224.5 million over four years to support the recovery of Australia’s unique plants, animals, and ecological communities. It is guided by the Threatened...
Not for profit news July
A reminder to subscribe to a great free resource from Justice Connect https://www.nfplaw.org.au/ Some interesting topics relevant to QWaLC members are covered in their July e newsletter Deductible Gift Recipient Registers reforms...
Grant Opportunities July
Here are a few opportunities to consider The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water (DCCEEW)’s Saving Native Species Program. The Saving Native Species Program is providing $224.5 million over four years to support the recovery of Australia’s...
National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture
National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture July 2023 National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture The National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture is an Australian first. The National Statement presents a unified vision on climate change and...
An independent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
An independent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is crucial for Queensland as it strengthens environmental governance by prioritising the protection of communities and the environment over vested interests. Traditionally, some industries have been viewed as the...
Fire ant coalition calls for government action.
Fire ant coalition calls for government action. QWaLC has joined a coalition of organisations calling on the state and federal government to prioritise its response to the National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program Strategic Review. The groups expressed...
Zoom with Tanya Plibersek
Queensland Conservation Council invites you to join the National Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek next week on zoom. This is an opportunity for you to be part of a collective voice advocating for change in environmental conservation and climate action. By...
QWaLC welcomes further red tape reduction
In another big win for red tape reduction, charities registered with the ACNC who plan to fundraise in Queensland no longer need to register separately with the QLD Office of Fair Trading. From May 1, 2023, charities intending to fundraise in Queensland only need to...
QLD Wetland Program Online Forum
We are excited to be bringing back our Naturally Together online forums aimed to inform and engage our members. QWaLC Online Forum_QLD Wetlands Program 12.30pm April 21 with Mike Ronan. WetlandInfo was developed through the Queensland Wetlands Program as a...
QWaLC membership and insurance renewal update to the update 31st March
We are pleased to inform you that insurance coverage for QWaLC member groups is continuing for the next 12 months. There will be a slight delay in providing certificates of currency due to a hiccup in the production of the 1500 pdf certificates we need. The...
Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022
Managing psychosocial hazards and risks at work is just as important as managing physical risks. Psychosocial hazards can exist in every workplace, in every industry, every day. The release of the Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice 2022 (the Code)...
QWaLC membership and insurance renewal update
This year's membership and insurance renewal process is nearly complete. A few more details to finalise with the insurers and then we will be able to commence emailing new certificates of currency out to all member groups that have completed this years renewal survey....