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Form 2A: Form 2A Ask the ACNC to review a decision (4)
Form 2A is the ACNC’s request to conduct an internal review of a decision it has made about your charity. Use it when you want the ACNC to re‑examine a refusal to register, deregistration, or a compliance/enforcement decision.
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Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Form 2A - Form 2A Ask the ACNC to review a decision (4)
Form 2A is the ACNC’s request to conduct an internal review of a decision it has made about your charity. Use it when you want the ACNC to re‑examine a refusal to register, deregistration, or a compliance/enforcement decision.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Most applicants miss the 60‑day deadline and then need to request an extension.
- 2Missing the 60‑day filing window
- 3Failing to sign the declaration correctly (typed name not accepted)
- 4Providing incomplete or inaccurate decision details
- 5Not attaching supporting pages when needed
Plain English
If the ACNC has made a decision you disagree with, you can ask them to look at it again by completing Form 2A. Explain why you think the decision is wrong and send the form back within the allowed time.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form within 60 days of the decision being sent to you; if more than 60 days have passed you must explain the delay and request an extension.
- 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 when you need the ACNC to internally review a decision it made about your charity.
- Applicable for refusals to register, deregistration actions, or compliance/enforcement decisions.
- Submit within 60 days of the decision being sent, unless you provide a valid extension explanation.
- Only after an internal review can you consider applying to a tribunal or court.
- The form must be signed by an authorised person (e.g., trustee, CEO, lawyer).
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External tribunal review
After internal review is denied or not pursued
✓ Verify internal review request was made first
Appeal to ACNC Board
For matters beyond internal review scope
✓ Confirm the decision type is eligible for internal review
Request for extension of 60‑day deadline
When you miss the 60‑day window
✓ Provide clear reasons for delay
Deadline or filing window
The form must be lodged within 60 days of the decision; late submissions require a written explanation and approval for an extension.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all questions in Section A (ABN, charity name).
- 2Select the correct decision type in Section B and enter the decision date.
- 3If more than 60 days have passed, attach an explanation in Section B.
- 4Provide a detailed rationale in Section C; attach extra pages if needed.
- 5Sign the declaration in Section D using a digital ID, image, or drawn signature.
- 6Include preferred phone number and optional email address.
- 7Attach any supporting documents referenced in your explanation.
- 8Make a copy of the entire application for your records.
- 9Email the completed form to [email protected] or post to the ACNC address.
- 10Confirm the email was sent from an authorised person’s address.
How to file this form
- 1Download the fillable Form 2A from the ACNC website.
- 2Enter organisation details (ABN, name) in Section A.
- 3Choose the decision type and enter the decision date in Section B.
- 4Explain why you want the decision reviewed in Section C; attach extra pages if required.
- 5Complete the declaration in Section D and sign electronically or by hand.
- 6Save a copy of the completed form and all attachments.
- 7Submit the form by emailing [email protected] or by post to GPO Box 5108, Melbourne.
Known limitations
- 1Only for internal review of ACNC decisions; cannot be used for external tribunal applications.
- 2Must be lodged within 60 days unless a justified extension is provided.
- 3Only certain decision types are eligible (refusal to register, deregistration, compliance/enforcement).
- 4False or misleading information can attract penalties.
- 5The form cannot be processed if required fields or signatures are missing.
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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
- Confirm the form is the fillable PDF version (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
- Check that Section A asks for ABN and formal charity name.
- Verify Section B includes decision type selection and decision date fields.
- Ensure Section C provides space for detailed reasons for review.
- Confirm Section D lists the authorised signatories and electronic signing options.
- Look for any new instructions on the ACNC website about signing electronically.
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Sources
- SRCPurpose: internal review of ACNC decisionconfirmed.
- SRCSubmission deadline: within 60 days of decisionconfirmed.
- SRCIf late, must explain whyconfirmed.
- SRCForm is fillable using Adobe Acrobat Readerconfirmed.
- SRCSection A requires ABN and formal charity nameconfirmed.
- SRCSection B lists three decision types (refusal, deregistration, compliance)confirmed.
- SRCSection C asks for detailed reasons and allows extra pagesconfirmed.
- SRCSection D declares who can sign (responsible person, authorised person, agent, other charity)confirmed.
- SRCElectronic signing options: digital ID, image, or drawn signatureconfirmed.
- SRCContact details: [email protected], 13 22 62, GPO Box 5108confirmed.
Common confusion points
Typing your name in the signature field instead of drawing or inserting an image.
Failing to attach extra pages when the explanation exceeds the provided space.
Submitting after 60 days without a clear extension justification.
Choosing the wrong decision type from the list.
Omitting the ABN or using an outdated charity name.
Not signing the form as an authorised person.
Sending the form to the wrong email address or postal address.
Assuming the internal review is optional before going to a tribunal.
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