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Form 2A Ask the ACNC to review a decision (4)

Form 2A is used to request a review of a decision made by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). This form should be used when you disagree with an ACNC decision affecting your charity's registration or status.

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Form Overview

Form 2A Ask the ACNC to review a decision (4)

The form captures details about your charity, the decision being reviewed, why you disagree with it, and what outcome you're hoping for from the review.

Risk Radar

The most common mistake is missing the 28-day deadline, which can result in your review request being automatically rejected.
Missing the 28-day deadline for submission
Not providing enough detail about why you disagree with the decision
Failing to include relevant supporting documents
Submitting without proper authorization from the charity's governing body

Plain English

If the ACNC has made a decision about your charity that you believe is incorrect, you can ask them to review it. This form is your way to formally request that another person at the ACNC looks at the decision again with fresh eyes.

Submission Date

You must submit Form 2A within 28 days of receiving the decision you want reviewed. The ACNC may consider late submissions in exceptional circumstances, but this is not guaranteed.
Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

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Quick Facts

This form should be completed by an authorized representative of a registered charity that has received a decision from the ACNC that they wish to challenge.

The form captures details about your charity, the decision being reviewed, why you disagree with it, and what outcome you're hoping for from the review.

Submit this form within 28 days of receiving the decision you want reviewed, unless the ACNC has specified a different timeframe in their correspondence.

Submit the completed form through the ACNC Charity Portal online, which is accessible through your charity's ACNC online account.

Submitting correctly and on time ensures your review request is properly considered. Late or incomplete submissions may result in your request being dismissed.

Download the latest version of Form 2A from the ACNC website. Fill in all required sections clearly, providing specific reasons why you disagree with the decision. Attach any supporting documents and submit through your ACNC Charity Portal account.

What this form is for

• Use this form when you disagree with an ACNC decision about your charity's registration status
• Use this form when you disagree with an ACNC decision about your charity's reporting obligations
• Use this form when you disagree with an ACNC decision about your charity's governance requirements
• Do not use this form for general inquiries or complaints about ACNC services
• Do not use this form to appeal decisions made by other government agencies

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
Disagree with ACNC decision about charity status	Form 2A	Different review process for ACNC decisions	Confirm the decision was made by ACNC, not another agency
Complain about ACNC service or conduct	ACNC Complaint Form	Different process for service issues	Check if your concern is about a decision or service delivery
Request variation to reporting requirements	Form 6	Different process for regulatory changes	Confirm you're not seeking review of a decision, but a change to requirements
Disagree with ATO decision about charity status	ATO objection form	Different agency, different process	Confirm the decision was made by ATO, not ACNC
Seek reinstatement of removed charity status	Form 1	Different process for registration matters	Confirm you're not seeking review of a decision, but reinstatement

Deadline or filing window

You must submit Form 2A within 28 days of receiving the decision you want reviewed. The ACNC may consider late submissions in exceptional circumstances, but this is not guaranteed.

Before you submit

• Completed all sections of the form
• Included charity's ACNC registration number
• Clearly stated the decision being reviewed
• Provided detailed reasons for disagreeing with the decision
• Attached all relevant supporting documents
• Obtained authorization from the charity's governing body
• Submitted through the ACNC Charity Portal before the deadline

How to file this form

1Obtain a copy of Form 2A from the ACNC website
2Read the instructions carefully before completing
3Fill in all required sections with accurate information
4Prepare supporting documents that explain your position
5Get authorization from your charity's governing body
6Submit the completed form through your ACNC Charity Portal account
7Keep a copy of your submission for your records

Known limitations

• The review process does not guarantee the decision will be changed
• The ACNC may only review on specific grounds, not general disagreement
• The review is conducted internally by ACNC staff, not an external body
• The process does not prevent legal action if you remain dissatisfied
• Charities cannot request review of decisions affecting other charities

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Current Form Status

This is version 4 of Form 2A, effective as of [date not confirmed in official source]. Always check the ACNC website for the most current version before completing.

Agency: Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission