Commissioner's Column
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns looks to the year ahead and encourages charities to start the year off on the right foot.
14 January 2021
Commissioner's columns
Commissioner's Column
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns reflects on the momentous challenges in 2020 that tested Australia’s charity sector and placed significant demands on the ACNC as the regulator. Chief among them were the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastating summer bushfires.
7 December 2020
Commissioner's Column
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the landmark report that examined how charities managed the massive influx of donations they received for the 2019-20 summer bushfires.
5 November 2020
Commissioner's Column
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the opportunity charities have to showcase their work to donors, supporters and the broader public.
8 October 2020
Commissioner's Column
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the reduction of unnecessary regulatory obligations on the Australian not‑for‑profit sector.
6 August 2020
Commissioner's Column
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the extraordinary start to 2020 and what it means for charities going forward.
2 July 2020
Commissioner's Column
In this month's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the newly released Australian Charities Report 2018.
4 June 2020
Commissioner's Column
In this fortnight's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the COVID-19 pandemic being declared a disaster, changes to ancillary fund guidelines, #GivingTuesdayNow and more.
14 May 2020
Commissioner's Column
In this edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the most recent JobKeeper update for charities, meeting with sector and more.
30 April 2020
Commissioner's Column
In this edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns provides a COVID-19 update, including JobKeeper payments for charities and supporting charities during the COVID-19 crisis.
16 April 2020
