The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has extended the 2014 Annual Information Statement deadline for charities that use a standard reporting period of 1 July – 30 June. These charities now have until 31 January 2015 to submit their 2014 Annual Information Statement.

ACNC Commissioner, Susan Pascoe AM, said the extension was to take account of the ACNC office closure over the Christmas – New Year period, and to help charities that needed some additional time to understand the requirements of the 2014 Annual Information Statement. However, Ms Pascoe still urged charities to lodge their statements as soon as possible noting that by doing so, the charities will have an up-to-date entry on the online ACNC Charity Register which will assist members of the public who may use the Register prior to donating this Christmas.

[LTN 239, 10/11/14]