Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (Cwth)

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION  

PART 1-2 - OBJECTS OF THIS ACT  

Division 15 - Objects of this Act  

SECTION 15-10  

15-10   COMMISSIONER TO HAVE REGARD TO CERTAIN MATTERS IN EXERCISING POWERS AND FUNCTIONS  
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.