Our land our rules

But when council workers confronted them over illegal tree clearing and buildings on the property, things got very ugly.

Statement from Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission

No charity is above the law. All charities must act lawfully and reasonably in the pursuit of their charitable purpose.

Charities cannot have a purpose of engaging in or promoting unlawful activity – this can be grounds for the revocation of charity status.

If members of the public have concerns regarding the activities of a charity, we encourage them to raise these by visiting acnc.gov.au/raiseaconcern.

Statement from Hawkesbury City Council general manager Peter Conroy

Council is unable to make a statement on a case that is subject to ongoing proceedings in the Land and Environment Court.