Friends Council was advised in January 2024 by the ATO that tax law changes to deductible gift recipient (DGR) organisations came into effect 1 January 2024. As a result, the 2022 Friends Constitution needed to address this change to comply with the new administrative arrangements relating to the previously-named Public Fund.
In addition, in late 2023 the ACT Government reviewed its Model Rules for incorporated associations, and introduced new provisions for dispute resolution and clearer provisions for disciplinary proceedings.
In May 2024, a Council sub-committee completed a review of the Friends' Constitution and prepared a Draft Constitution for final review and approval by Council.
Financial members of the Friends ANBG are invited to provide feedback on the Draft Constitution to the Secretary at secretary@friendsanbg.org.au by 30 July 2024.