Are we there yet?
In our update last month, we provided you with a summary of the
ACNC and In Australia Conditions Bills and their amendments
following the Parliamentary Committees recommendations.
The Government's intention was for the Bills to be passed by
Parliament in time for the proposed 1 October 2012 start date for
the ACNC.
As has been widely circulated, the Bills are still up for
debate, with the Government anticipating that the ACNC will open
its doors in December (subject to its successful passage through
Parliament).
So where are we at?
The "In Australia" Special Conditions Bill is before the
House of Representatives.
The ACNC Bill is before the Senate and is scheduled for debate
on 29 October 2012. Given there are minor proposed amendments to
the Bill it will need to return to the House for approval.
