What are the duties of a charity board member in Australia?

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Board members must act honestly and in the charity's best interests, use reasonable care, and manage conflicts of interest.

Registered charities must meet ACNC governance standards.

Breaches can lead to regulatory action.

The ACNC has free resources.

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