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Legal Aid ACT: Legal aid
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLegal Aid Commission Act is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Canberra, Act, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its registration number is 40848011291. 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 52/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in Australia. The organization reports A$23M in annual revenue.
Legal Aid Commission Act 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Australia is 52/100.
Legal Aid Commission Act is located in Canberra, Act, Australia. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years. Its registered address is 2 Allsop St, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Legal Aid Commission Act has A$23M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$6M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Legal Aid Commission Act is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$23M in annual revenue.
Legal Aid Commission Act 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 Legal Aid Commission Act 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 advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Australia: Legal Aid Commission Act's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is below the peer average of 52/100. Its annual revenue of A$23M is well above the peer average of A$6M.
Legal Aid Commission Act 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.
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Australian donations are deductible if Legal Aid Commission Act holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Legal Aid Commission Act is registered in Australia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Legal Aid Commission Act is registered in Australia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralVice President Opoku-Agyemang reaffirms Ghana’s commitment to justice for women, girls at Legal Aid Week launch - Modern Ghana
Prue Bindon announced as ACT Bar Council president - Australasian Lawyer
Left to stand alone: Rethinking legal representation in the criminal justice system - The Business & Financial Times
The Legal Aid Commission: An Important But Neglected State Institution - Modern Ghana
Ghana Faces An Urgent Need for Public Defenders When It Comes To Provision of Legal Aid - Tech Labari
Legal aid or legal waste - GhanaWeb
A-G launches Public Defenders’ Division of Legal Aid - Graphic Online
US donates laptops to Legal Aid Commission - MyJoyOnline
2 Funds to aid justice delivery: President, government contribute GH¢2.2m - Graphic Online
Akufo-Addo supports Legal Aid and Law Reform Funds with ¢2.2m - MyJoyOnline
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Quick facts about Legal Aid Commission Act
- What is Legal Aid Commission Act?
- Legal Aid Commission Act is a advocacy & civil rights large based in Canberra, Australia. Legal Aid ACT: Legal aid
- When was Legal Aid Commission Act founded?
- Legal Aid Commission Act was founded in 1977.
- Where is Legal Aid Commission Act located?
- Headquartered in Canberra, Australia.
- What is Legal Aid Commission Act's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
- Is Legal Aid Commission Act trustworthy?
- Legal Aid Commission Act 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 Legal Aid Commission Act's registration number?
- Registration: 40848011291 (Australia).
- What is Legal Aid Commission Act's website?
- https://www.legalaidact.org.au/
- Are donations to Legal Aid Commission Act 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.