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Form 1B: Form 1B Deem refusal of registration application
ACNC Form 1B is used to require the ACNC to refuse a charity registration application when no decision has been made within 60 days of application (or 28 days after providing requested information). This allows the applicant to seek review of the deemed refusal. The form collects organisation details, application dates, and a signed declaration.
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Form Overview
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Form 1B - Form 1B Deem refusal of registration application
ACNC Form 1B is used to require the ACNC to refuse a charity registration application when no decision has been made within 60 days of application (or 28 days after providing requested information). This allows the applicant to seek review of the deemed refusal. The form collects organisation details, application dates, and a signed declaration.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting before 60 days from application (or 28 days after providing additional info) invalidates the form.
- 2Filing before 60 days have passed since your application for registration.
- 3Filing before 28 days after providing requested additional information to the ACNC.
- 4Signing the declaration with a typed name in the signature field (not accepted).
- 5Failing to sign the declaration at all.
Plain English
If you applied to register your organisation as a charity and the ACNC hasn't made a decision within 60 days, you can use this form to force them to refuse your application. Once they refuse, you can ask for a review of that decision. This gives you a way to get a decision so you can challenge it if needed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form can be submitted after 60 days from the date of application for registration, and if the ACNC requested additional information, after 28 days from the date that information was provided.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you have applied for charity registration and 60 days have passed without a decision (or 28 days after providing additional information requested by the ACNC) and you want to require the ACNC to refuse the application so you can seek a review.
- Do not use this form if the ACNC has already made a registration decision, or if fewer than 60 days have passed since your application (or fewer than 28 days since providing additional information).
- Check the ACNC website for the correct form to apply for charity registration (e.g., Form 1A) instead when you are submitting an initial application, not requesting deemed refusal.
Deadline or filing window
The form can be filed after 60 days from the date your organisation applied for registration. If the ACNC requested additional information, you must also wait 28 days after providing that information. There is no stated deadline beyond these waiting periods; you may submit at any time after meeting the conditions.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Section A: Organisation ABN
Australian Business Number (ABN) of the organisation · ABN registration or previous correspondence with ACNC
Section A: Organisation name
Formal name as it appears on the registration application · Application for registration (Form 1A or similar)
Section B: Date of application
Date the organisation applied for registration · Application receipt or confirmation from ACNC
Section B: Date additional information supplied
Date you provided any additional information requested by ACNC (if applicable) · Email or letter sent to ACNC with the information
Section B: Question 5 – Do you want the application to be considered refused?
Check the 'Yes' box · Form itself
Section C: Declaration signature
Signature of an authorised person (responsible person, authorised officer, agent, or lodging entity) · Form itself
Section C: Name and position of signatory
Full name and position held (e.g., trustee, board member, lawyer) · Form itself
Before you submit
- 1Confirm that 60 days have passed since your organisation applied for registration.
- 2If the ACNC requested additional information, confirm that 28 days have passed since you provided it.
- 3Complete Section A with the organisation's ABN and formal name as on the application.
- 4Complete Section B with the date of application and the date additional information was supplied (if applicable).
- 5Check the 'Yes' box in Question 5 to require the ACNC to deem the application refused.
- 6Complete Section C: have a responsible person, authorised person, agent, or lodging entity sign and date the declaration.
- 7If signing electronically, use a digital ID, insert an image of your signature, or draw your name – do not type your name in the signature field.
- 8Attach any additional information if needed (e.g., if you require more space).
- 9Make a copy of the completed form and any attachments for your records.
- 10Lodge the form by email to [email protected] or mail to GPO Box 5108 Melbourne VIC 3001.
How to file this form
- 1Download and open Form 1B using Adobe Acrobat Reader (or print and fill by hand).
- 2Complete Section A with your organisation's ABN and formal name as it appears on the registration application.
- 3Complete Section B with the date of application and, if applicable, the date you supplied additional information to the ACNC.
- 4Check the 'Yes' box in Question 5 to require the application to be considered refused.
- 5Complete Section C: have an authorised person sign and date the declaration, providing their name, position, and phone number (email optional).
- 6If signing electronically, follow the instructions: use a digital ID, insert an image of your signature, or draw your name – do not type your name.
- 7Make a copy of the completed form and any attachments for your records.
- 8Lodge the form by email to [email protected] or mail to GPO Box 5108 Melbourne VIC 3001.
Known limitations
- 1You cannot submit this form until 60 days have passed since your organisation applied for registration.
- 2If the ACNC requested additional information, you must wait 28 days after providing it before submitting this form.
- 3This form cannot be used if the ACNC has already made a registration decision on your application.
- 4The form must be signed by a responsible person, authorised person, agent, or another registered charity (lodging entity) – not by any individual.
- 5Electronic signatures must not be a typed name; you must use a digital ID, image of your signature, or drawn signature.
- 6If you are acting on behalf of another registered charity (lodging entity), you must also complete additional fields for that charity's name and ABN.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Charity
2 items
The registered charity name and its ABN.
Details of the responsible people (board or committee members).
Report
2 items
The registration detail, change, or reporting information this form covers.
The reporting period for the Annual Information Statement, if applicable.
Declaration
1 items
Declare the information is accurate and submit through the Charity Portal.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision date on the form; not stated in the official source.
- Fee — no fee is mentioned in the source for this form.
- Mailing address — confirm the ACNC address: GPO Box 5108 Melbourne VIC 3001.
- Signature — confirm the form is signed by a responsible person, authorised person, agent, or lodging entity as per Section C.
- Conditions — verify that 60 days have passed since your application and 28 days since providing additional information (if applicable).
- Electronic signature — if signing electronically, use a digital ID, insert an image of your signature, or draw your name; do not type your name.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — purpose: use this form to require the ACNC to refuse an application for registration because a decision has not been made within the required time.
- SRCForm p.1 — conditions: you can only submit if 60 days have passed since application and, if additional info requested, 28 days since providing it.
- SRCForm p.1 — instructions: form is fillable with Adobe Acrobat Reader or can be printed and filled by hand.
- SRCForm p.1 — Section A: must provide ABN and organisation name as on application.
- SRCForm p.1 — Section B: must provide date of application and date of additional info supplied (if applicable).
- SRCForm p.2 — Section C: declaration must be signed by a responsible person, authorised person, agent, or lodging entity.
- SRCForm p.2 — penalties: penalties may be imposed for false or misleading information.
- SRCForm p.2 — privacy: information collected under the ACNC Act 2012 and may be shared with other agencies.
- SRCForm p.2 — lodging: email to [email protected] or mail to GPO Box 5108 Melbourne VIC 3001.
- SRCForm p.2 — electronic signature: use digital ID, insert image of signature, or draw name; do not type name.
Common confusion points
Can I submit this form before 60 days have passed?
Misunderstanding of the required waiting period.
→ Confirm that 60 days have passed since your application date (and 28 days since providing additional info if applicable).
Who can sign the form?
Multiple options for signatories can be confusing.
→ Refer to Section C: the signatory must be a responsible person (board/committee member, trustee), authorised person (CEO, CFO), agent (lawyer, accountant), or another registered charity (lodging entity).
Can I type my name as an electronic signature?
Common practice in other forms, but not accepted here.
→ Do not type your name; use a digital ID, insert an image of your signature, or draw your name.
What if I haven't provided any additional information to the ACNC?
The form asks for a date of additional information, which may not apply.
→ If the ACNC did not request additional information, leave Question 4 blank or mark as not applicable.
What is the purpose of this form?
Confusion with the initial registration application form.
→ This form is only to require the ACNC to refuse your application due to delay; it is not an application for registration.
Can I lodge this form by mail?
Both email and mail options are provided.
→ You can lodge by email to [email protected] or by mail to GPO Box 5108 Melbourne VIC 3001.
What if I am a lodging entity acting for another charity?
Additional fields are required for the other charity.
→ Complete the fields for the other charity's name and ABN in Section C.
Do I need to attach any documents?
The form says to attach additional information if needed.
→ Only attach documents if you need more space for your answers; otherwise, no attachments are required.
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