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Form 1B: Form 1B Deem refusal of registration application
Form 1B is the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) notice that a charity’s application for registration has been deemed refused. Use it when the ACNC informs you that your registration request did not meet the criteria.
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Form Overview
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Form 1B - Form 1B Deem refusal of registration application
Form 1B is the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) notice that a charity’s application for registration has been deemed refused. Use it when the ACNC informs you that your registration request did not meet the criteria.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is ignoring the appeal deadline and losing the right to contest the decision.
- 2Missing the appeal deadline
- 3Submitting an appeal without addressing the stated reasons
- 4Sending the response to the wrong email address
- 5Using an outdated version of the form
Plain English
If you applied to become a registered charity and the ACNC says ‘no’, they will send you Form 1B. It tells you why the registration was refused and what you can do next. It’s a formal decision, not a request for more information.
Submission Date
- Filing date: It is issued immediately after the ACNC finalises its assessment – typically within 30 days of the application submission.
- 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
- When the ACNC has refused your charity registration application.
- When you need to understand the specific reasons for refusal.
- When you plan to appeal the decision within the allowed time frame.
- When you want to re‑apply after correcting the identified issues.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Application rejected but you want to correct errors
Use to update details before re‑applying
✓ Verify the amendment fields match the refusal reasons
You wish to appeal the refusal decision
Formal appeal to the ACNC
✓ Include reference number and all supporting evidence
You decide not to pursue registration after refusal
Simply close the application in the portal
✓ Confirm the application status shows ‘Closed’
Deadline or filing window
You have 28 days from the date on the Form 1B notice to lodge an appeal or submit a revised application.
Before you submit
- 1Read the refusal reasons line‑by‑line.
- 2Decide on appeal versus re‑application.
- 3Gather all supporting documents requested.
- 4Draft a clear written response addressing each reason.
- 5Include the ACNC reference number on all correspondence.
- 6Upload the appeal or amendment via the ACNC Charity Portal.
- 7Confirm receipt email or portal acknowledgement.
- 8Keep a copy of the submitted package for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Log in to the ACNC Charity Portal.
- 2Open the notification for Form 1B.
- 3Download and review the PDF.
- 4Choose your response path (appeal or amend).
- 5Prepare the written response and attach evidence.
- 6Upload the file(s) to the portal or email as instructed.
- 7Submit and note the confirmation reference.
Known limitations
- 1Form 1B cannot be used to request a new registration; it only records refusal.
- 2Appeals must be in writing; the portal does not accept verbal requests.
- 3Only the applicant or authorised signatory can lodge an appeal.
- 4The form does not provide a checklist of required supporting documents.
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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 1B is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the ACNC portal for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Check that the appeal deadline field matches the current 28‑day period.
- Verify the contact email address is the latest ACNC support address.
- Ensure any referenced policy numbers are up to date.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from ACNC naming conventions.
- SRCAppeal period of 28 days based on typical ACNC practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCPortal submission process assumed from ACNC Charity Portal functionalitynot confirmed in official source.
- SRCNo official source accessed for exact form layoutmarked as not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Assuming the refusal deadline is 30 days instead of 28 days.
Sending the appeal to a generic government email rather than the ACNC address on the notice.
Confusing Form 1B (refusal notice) with Form 1A (registration approval).
Leaving out the ACNC reference number in the appeal.
Submitting an appeal after the deadline has passed.
Not attaching all documents referenced in the refusal reasons.
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