SLSQ Administration Operations Manual

3.7.1. ACNC Annual Information Statement

How to lodge your ACNC Annual Information Statement:

The first step recommended is to use the AIS Program Reviewer.

This previewer tool gives you a chance to familiarise yourself with the charity programs section before you complete your charity’s Annual Information Statement.

Guidance on completing the programs section of the Annual Information Statement can be found in the Annual Information Statement Guide that the ACNC publishes each year. Using this previewer tool will ensure you are ready to provide the best information for your charity when you complete its Annual Information Statement.

Learn how to complete the Annual Information Statement online with these step-by-step videos, instructions and useful links.
The Annual Information Statement

Club Tip
This is just a preview tool; it is not the actual Annual Information Statement. The answers you put in here will not be saved to your charity’s Annual Information Statement. If you want to save your answers here in preparation for your charity’s Annual Information Statement, click the ‘Print’ button at the bottom after you complete the details for each program. You can then save each one as a PDF or print it.

Completing Annual Information Statement.

Go to the ACNC website: Visit the ACNC website at acnc.gov.au and click on the “Charity Portal” button.
Log in to the Charity Portal: Enter your username and password to log in to the Charity Portal.
(If you have forgotten your username or password, you can use the “Forgot your username?” or “Forgot your password?” links on the login page to retrieve them.)
Select the “Lodge your Annual Information Statement” option: Once you have logged in to the Charity Portal, select the “Lodge your Annual Information Statement” option from the main menu.
Data Headings:
  • Introduction.
  • Information about your charity.
  • Charity programs.
  • People, finance and reporting.
  • Review and submit.
Complete the online form:
  • Choose the reporting period for which you wish to submit the annual information statement.
  • Follow the prompts to complete the online form, providing details of your charity’s activities, finances, and governance over the past financial year. You will need to provide information such as the charity’s revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities, as well as details of its directors or board members, conflicts of interest, and policies and procedures.
  • Answer all the questions in the online form, providing accurate and complete information.
    • Some questions may be pre-filled based on previous submissions or other sources of data.
    • Or refer to previously lodged statements located within the history of the portal or club records.
Review and submit: Before submitting your AIS, review the information you have provided to ensure it is accurate and complete. Once you are satisfied, click the “Submit” button to lodge your AIS with the ACNC.
  • Keep a copy of the submission receipt for your records
Pay the annual financial report fee (if applicable): If your charity’s annual revenue is $250,000 or more, you will also need to pay an annual financial report fee to the ACNC. You can pay this fee online through the Charity Portal.
Once you have lodged your AIS and paid any applicable fees, the ACNC will review your submission and update your charity’s registration details on the ACNC Charity Register.
Once you have completed your AIS, you will need to send the confirmation of AIS completion to your relevant Branch for them to file with State.
Club Tip
Club should submit their AIS, saved the confirmation down for future reference and send the confirmation to their Branch. This confirmation should include financial reporting information and updating of responsibilities.

Please read in conjunction with SLSQ Governance Manual ACNC section.

Last modified: 11 January 2024

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