Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (Cwth)
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;
(f) the need for the Commissioner:
(iii) the principle of proportionate regulation;
(i) to cooperate with other Australian government agencies; and
(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.
(ii) to administer effectively the laws that confer functions and powers on the Commissioner;
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