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Central Queensland University

Education Rockhampton, Qld ABN 39181103288 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Central Queensland University

VET Courses: Vocational education and training

Founded
Headquarters
Rockhampton, Qld
Foundation type
Large
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
ACNC registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Central Queensland University is a registered education nonprofit based in Rockhampton, Qld, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its registration number is 39181103288. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 56/100 for education charities in Australia. The organization reports A$477M in annual revenue.

Central Queensland University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Australia is 56/100.

Central Queensland University is located in Rockhampton, Qld, Australia. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years. Its registered address is CQ University Australia, Bruce Highway, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Central Queensland University has A$477M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Central Queensland University is classified as a Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has A$477M in annual revenue.

Central Queensland University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Central Queensland University profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among education charities registered in Australia: Central Queensland University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$477M is well above the peer average of A$7M.

Central Queensland University is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). If the organization has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia. Check the organization's DGR status on the ACNC or ATO website to confirm.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
A$100M-A$1B
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Central Queensland University holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Regional universities’ city centre campuses avoid clampdown - Times Higher Education

www.timeshighereducation.com · · Neutral

Queensland’s universities see solid growth in first 2025 accounts - Times Higher Education

www.timeshighereducation.com · · Positive

The mission problem: northern universities need to serve their communities - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

www.aspistrategist.org.au · · Neutral

Sky News Australia. . Police have released a major development into the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont, who went missing last September from his family's property in Yunta. - facebook.com

www.facebook.com · · Neutral

More than 14,000 international students left Australian universities within their first year, CQ University recording 57% dropout rate - The Australia Today

www.theaustraliatoday.com.au · · Positive

Qld uni offers: ATAR cut-offs revealed as 30k students await results - The Courier Mail

www.couriermail.com.au · · Neutral

Australian Prof. Olav Muurlink meets DU VC - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

www.bssnews.net · · Neutral

Sarah Jane Peterschlingmann to lead ACS Queensland - ChannelLife Australia

channellife.com.au · · Neutral

Our actions are dictated by 'autopilot' not choice, finds study - Medical Xpress

medicalxpress.com · · Neutral

Don't dismiss soil amendments in pasture dieback debate, argues researcher - The Land

www.theland.com.au · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Regional universities’ city centre campuses avoid clampdown - Times Higher Education
Apr 2026
www.timeshighereducation.com
Queensland’s universities see solid growth in first 2025 accounts - Times Higher Education
Mar 2026
www.timeshighereducation.com
The mission problem: northern universities need to serve their communities - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commen
Mar 2026
www.aspistrategist.org.au
Sky News Australia. . Police have released a major development into the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont, who w
Feb 2026
www.facebook.com
More than 14,000 international students left Australian universities within their first year, CQ University recording 57
Feb 2026
www.theaustraliatoday.com.au
Qld uni offers: ATAR cut-offs revealed as 30k students await results - The Courier Mail
Dec 2025
www.couriermail.com.au
Australian Prof. Olav Muurlink meets DU VC - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
Dec 2025
www.bssnews.net
Sarah Jane Peterschlingmann to lead ACS Queensland - ChannelLife Australia
Dec 2025
channellife.com.au
Our actions are dictated by 'autopilot' not choice, finds study - Medical Xpress
Sep 2025
medicalxpress.com
Don't dismiss soil amendments in pasture dieback debate, argues researcher - The Land
Sep 2025
www.theland.com.au
Form filed
A$409.6M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other education in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Central Queensland University This page 35 A$476.9 million -
The University Of Wollongong 57 A$690.8 million -
The University Of Adelaide 57 A$1.1 billion -
University Of South Australia 57 A$713.6 million -
The University of Sydney 56 A$3.3 billion -
University Of Canberra 55 A$357.5 million -
University Of The Sunshine Coast 55 A$368.7 million -
University Of Technology Sydney 55 A$1.1 billion -
University Of Southern Queensland 55 A$356.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Central Queensland University

What is Central Queensland University?
Central Queensland University is a education large based in Rockhampton, Australia. VET Courses: Vocational education and training
When was Central Queensland University founded?
Central Queensland University was founded in 1967.
Where is Central Queensland University located?
Headquartered in Rockhampton, Australia.
What is Central Queensland University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
Is Central Queensland University trustworthy?
Central Queensland University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Central Queensland University's registration number?
Registration: 39181103288 (Australia).
What is Central Queensland University's website?
https://www.cqu.edu.au
Are donations to Central Queensland University tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Australia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.