We will translate the complexities of the law for you.

Our significant professional experience and deep understanding of the not-for-profit sector enables our team to deliver sound commercial strategies tailored to the needs of your not-for-profit.

 

At BAL we understand the differences between regular businesses and not-for-profit businesses. We can work with you to ensure your not-for-profit has the contracts and processes in place for successful day-to-day functions.

 

Our specialist business lawyers can assist with the many considerations for running your not-for-profit. We can help you set up strong business structures, plan for and manage risk, and put the right policies, procedures and documents in place.

 

Let us be your problem solvers and collaborators. We will work with your taxation and accounting advisers to ensure your transactions run smoothly. Our focus is to partner with you to achieve success, for your team and for the community.

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The not-for-profit journey

Whether you are establishing a new not-for-profit, ensuring compliance with complex regulations or responding to a corporate crisis, BAL Lawyers can partner with you.

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Running your not-for-profit
Running your not-for-profit

We can assist in all aspects of your day-to-day running of your not-for-profit ranging from advising and preparing terms of trade, to governance documents that ensure your rights are protected.

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Dispute resolution

Our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team provide sound, cost-effective solutions through the delivery of strategic, considered and frank practical legal advice and solutions.

 

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Planning
Planning & Environment

Our team of experienced experts is here to assist with all aspects of planning and environment law affecting your not-for-profit business.

 

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Managing employees
Managing employees

BAL Lawyers have decades of experience providing practical and cost-effective employment law advice to For Purpose organisations in the Capital region and beyond.

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Property
Property

We have one of the largest property teams in the Australian Capital Territory and can assist your not-for-profit organisation with all aspects of property related matters.

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Insights

Monthly Forum
What is a DEI Workplace? Recent Reforms to the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Cth)

On Friday 18 September 2026, Chelsea Francis-Hartman, Associate in BAL Lawyers’ Employment Law and Investigations team, presented this ...

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Look What You Made Me Disclose: AI decision-making and your new privacy policy obligations

On 10 December 2026, two significant changes to Australia’s privacy framework take effect. Organisations that use computer programs, ...

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Integrated development update: no longer optional and now through the Development Coordination Authority

The Bucketty decision On 11 September 2026, the Land and Environment Court delivered judgment in Friends of Bucketty Incorporated v ...