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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.

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.

As New South Wales and Queensland flood waters subside, the ACNC urges the public to do a quick online check of a charity’s credentials before donating.

The New South Wales Supreme Court has ruled that the millions of dollars donated to a Facebook fundraiser run by Australian comedian Celeste Barber can only be used for causes related to the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS).

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is urging the public to do a quick online check of a charity’s credentials before donating this festive season.
Commissioner the Hon Dr Gary Johns says many legitimate Australian charities have been hard hit by the COVID-19 crisis and are counting on the traditional generosity of the season.

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.

The national charity regulator, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, has revoked the registration of 303 Australian charities for twice failing to submit their Annual Information Statements.

The Federal Government has today announced plans to introduce sanctions for charities that fail to join to the National Redress Scheme for victims of institutional child sexual abuse.

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.

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.