Annual Information Statement 2016

Legal Name: 
Drug Policy Australia Limited
ABN: 
43169588578

Section A: Charity Information

Charity size: 
Small
Basic Religious Charity: 
No

Section B: Activities

Did the charity operate in the 2016 reporting period?
Yes
Main activity: 
Advocacy and civic activities
Main activities: 
  • Advocacy and civic activities
  • Economic, social and community development
  • Hospital services and rehabilitation activities
  • Law and legal services
  • Research
  • Social services
  • Other health service delivery
Description of charity's activities and outcomes: 
Drug Policy Australia engaged in public advocacy and education activities relating to advancing the science of harm-minimisation in relation to the use of psychoactive substances in Australian society. Our promotion of the science of harm-minimisation aims to improve the prevention and control of the many diseases associated with the use of psychoactive substances, including but not limited to addiction, mental illness, and HIV/AIDS transmission.
Will the charity change or introduce any activities in the 2017 period?
No
Where the charity conducted activities during the 2016 reporting period: 
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • New South Wales
  • Northern Territory
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia
Who was helped most by the charity's activities in the reporting period: 
General community within Australia

Section C: Human Resources

Human resources: 
Estimated number of volunteers: 20

Section D: Finance

Accounting method used in the 2016 reporting period: 
Cash
Charity's 2016 reporting period: 
1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016
2016 Financial report: 
Note: If you want to see the financial report or annual report that this charity has submitted, go back to Financials & Documents.

Income and Expenses

Income Statement summary

Revenue/receipts
Donations and bequests: 
$370.00
Government grants: 
$0.00
All other revenue: 
$2.00
Total revenue: 
$372.00
Other income (for example, gains): 
$0.00
Total gross income: 
$372.00
Expenses
Employee expenses/payments: 
$0.00
Grants and donations made for use in Australia: 
$0.00
Grants and donations made for use outside Australia: 
$0.00
Other expenses/payments: 
$1,627.00
Total expenses/payments: 
$1,627.00
Net surplus/(deficit): 
$-1,255.00

Balance Sheet Extract

Total assets: 
$249.00
Total liabilities: 
$250.00
Net assets/liabilites: 
$-1.00