Commissioner's Column

6 February 2020

In this fortnight's column...

In this edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses due dates for 2020 Annual Information Statements and the need to trust the charity sector in the wake of the bushfires. 

Bushfire affected charities reporting due date extension

The Commissioner used his discretion to issue a further blanket extension to all bushfire affected charities. The 2019 Annual Information Statement for these charities is due on 28 May 2020. The due date will be reflected on the individual charity records on the Charity Register in due course.

Upcoming webinar - How the ACNC investigates charities

The first free webinar of 2020 is just two weeks away - 19 February.

In ‘How the ACNC investigates charities’  we will explain to charities - and the wider public - the processes we work through when looking at charities, how we respond to public concerns and the compliance actions we can pursue.

Latest podcast: Bushfire donations – giving safely and avoiding scams

In this episode of Charity Chat, ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns talks about how people can donate safely to charities and avoid scams in the aftermath of recent Australian bushfires. He spoke about the best ways to make sure your donation is going to a charity and the importance of checking the Charity Register to avoid scams.