Read the latest Commissioner's Column No images? Click here Commissioner's Column3 April 2020In this fortnight's column...In this fortnight’s edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the latest effects of COVID-19 on the charity sector and ACNC operations. ![]() Annual Information Statement extensionsLast week, the Hon Dr Gary Johns granted a blanket extension to charities whose 2019 Annual Information Statement (AIS) is due between 12 March and 30 August 2020. These charities will now need to submit their AIS by 31 August 2020. ![]() A message from Senator the Hon. Zed Seselja, Assistant Minister for Finance, Charities and Electoral Matters'Recently I’ve heard from a lot of people in the charitable sector about some of the challenges facing them as the nation battles the COVID-19 virus. I know a lot of charities, and your staff, are doing it tough right now as you continue to give a helping hand to those who need it most. As a Government, we’ve announced some measures to assist the sector through this time, we will continue to look at how we can help the sector over the coming months, and I always welcome your feedback. Please reach out to me at [email protected] if you have any feedback or concerns about assistance available for charities at this time.' |