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Happy New Year

In his first column of 2020, the Hon Dr Gary Johns wishes everyone a Happy New Year, discusses the establishment of the National Bushfire Recovery Agency, the due date extension for bushfire affected charities and more.
9 January 2020
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Reflecting on 2019 and looking ahead to 2020

In his final column of 2019, the Hon Dr Gary Johns reflects on 2019 and looks ahead to 2020, discusses Christmas giving, the due date extension for bush fire affected charities and more.
12 December 2019
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ACNC processes

In this fortnight's edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns welcomes Anna Longley to the ACNC, discusses ACNC processes, #GivingTuesday and more.
29 November 2019
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Bush fire disasters

In this fortnight's edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the New South Wales and Queensland bush fires, new podcasts for RSLs, the 2019 Annual Information Statement and more.
14 November 2019
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2019 Annual Information Statement

In this edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns, discusses the 2019 Annual Information Statement, phishing emails, the proposed new economy-wide cash payment limit, and more.
1 November 2019
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Looking Ahead To Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2019

In this edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses how charities can protect themselves from fraud, the CPA not-for-profit scholarship program and the upcoming ACNC webinars.
17 October 2019
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Changes to reporting requirements for Incorporated Associations

In this edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses changes to reporting requirements for incorporated associations, annual general meetings, Charity Fraud Awareness Week and more.
3 October 2019
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Meeting and engaging with the sector

In this edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses meeting and engaging with the sector, the upcoming Governance Institute's Not-for-profits Forums, October's International Charity Fraud Awareness Week and more.
19 September 2019
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‘Double defaulter’ charities revoked

In this edition of the Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the revocation of 'double defaulter' charities, the 2019 Annual Information Statement, governance resources and more.
5 September 2019
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New governance resources for charities

In this edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses new governance resources for charities, 'double defaulter' charities, overdue Annual Information Statements, the recently released 2019 Annual Information Statement and more.
23 August 2019
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