Commissioner's Column
Sharing charity sector insights internationally
In this edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the newly-released 2018 Charity Compliance Report, recently updated ACNC resources and more.
Commissioner's Column
Due date for 2018 Annual Information Statement extended
In this edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses an extension to the 2018 Annual Information Statement due date for charities required to submit by 31 March 2019, a new self-evaluation tool, consultation on the second Object of the ACNC Act and more.
Commissioner's Column
Thank you for your patience
In this fortnight's Commissioner's Column, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the upcoming 2018 Annual Information Statement due date, changes to the ACNC's processing of withheld information and more.
Commissioner's Column
Connecting charities and donors through the ACNC’s Charity Register
ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns provides an update on news and issues affecting the charity sector in his fortnightly column.
Commissioner's Column
ACNC seeking feedback on new education resources
In this fortnight's edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses recent research into trust in charities, the release of the report from the Senate Select Committee into Charity Fundraising in the 21st Century and more.
Commissioner's Column
We're getting on with the job
In this fortnight's Commissioner's Column, Dr Johns discusses staff engagement at the ACNC, the 2017 and 2018 Annual Information Statements, and a short 5-minute survey.
Commissioner's Column
Charity sector predicted to flourish
In this fortnight's edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns addresses media coverage of registered charity Aussie Farms, introduces improvements to the ACNC Charity Portal, discusses recent compliance action and more.
Commissioner's Column
New opportunities in 2019
In his first column of 2019, the Hon Dr Gary Johns announces an extension to the 2018 Annual Information Statement due date, discusses recent compliance action and more.
Commissioner's Column
A fond farewell to 2018
In his final column of 2018, the Hon. Dr Gary Johns discusses giving to charity this Christmas, the upcoming changes to transitional reporting arrangements for some charities, a new report on the definition of the ACNC's second object and more.
Commissioner's Column
External Conduct Standards regulations set to begin from July 2019
In this fortnight's edition, the Hon Dr Gary Johns discusses the External Conduct Standards, new guidance on gifts and honorariums, recent compliance action and more.