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Courts are regularly called upon to decide cases involving churches. We can learn from these cases the traps to avoid and the examples to follow. Our experts have selected some key recent cases to unpack for this final ‘Church Legal Cases’ of 2026.
Former Director
- The Australian Centre of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (ACPNS)
Professor Myles McGregor-Lowndes OAM is the former Director of The Australian Centre of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (ACPNS). He has written extensively about nonprofit tax and regulation. He is a founding member of the ATO Charities Consultative Committee and the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission Advisory Board. In June 2003, Myles was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) "For service to the community by providing education and support in legal, financial and administrative matters to nonprofit organisations.". In 2023 he was reappointed to the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission Advisory Board.
Special Counsel
- Mills Oakley
Elizabeth is a recognised expert in not-for-profit and charity law and governance. She is Special Counsel at Mills Oakley and has been practising in this field for over a decade, including for many faith-based organisations
Associate
- Prolegis Lawyers
Caleb is an Associate with Prolegis Lawyers where he helps clients navigate complex disputes and regulatory investigations. He also advises on the governance of charitable and not-for-profit entities and is published in the Australian Journal of Corporate Law for his work on the governance of religious charities.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Caleb was a Youth Pastor in Perth and worked for a large national Christian charity. He remains involved in ministry in Perth, including as a Board member for a large Christian charity.
