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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.

The due date for many charities to complete their reporting has been extended.

The ACNC has revoked the charity status of House of Hope Recovery Centre following an investigation into the organisation’s activities and operations.

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.

The ACNC receives over 150 concerns per month relating to the actions, activities and eligibility of Australia’s registered charities. This is how the ACNC approaches concerns about charities.

On 31 January 2019, the Queensland Government announced that the flooding in the Townsville district had been declared a disaster for the purposes of establishing Australian disaster relief funds.

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.

A letter to the Editor of The West Australian written by the Commissioner, the Hon Dr Gary Johns, regarding a report on Animals Australia.

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.