The ACNC opened the 2026 Annual Information Statement in the Charity Portal in September. For a charity whose reporting year ran from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, the ACNC says the statement is due by 31 January 2027.

Medium and large charities submit their reviewed or audited financial report alongside it, so the audit timetable needs to work back from that date.

What the ACNC is looking at this year

The Commission’s 2026–27 regulatory focus names two areas: governing documents, and working with partners. On the first, it warns that out-of-date governing documents can affect whether an organisation stays eligible for registration as a charity. On the second, it expects charities to do appropriate due diligence before entering a partnership.

Missing the deadline has consequences

In October 2025 the ACNC revoked the registration of 75 charities for repeatedly failing to meet their reporting obligations. Registration is what gives access to charity tax concessions, so the statement is worth treating as a fixed date.

What to do now

Book any required audit or review with the January deadline in mind, and review your constitution to ensure it reflects your charity’s current purpose and activities.

Sources

ACNC — 2026 Annual Information Statement now available (9 September 2026)

ACNC — 2026–27 regulatory focus (9 July 2026)

ACNC — Charities have their registration revoked for failing to report (16 October 2025)