Revised Explanatory Memorandum
(Circulated by the authority of the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Kevin Andrews MP)
Schedule 1A - Charities
Summary
This Schedule delays the commencement of the Charities Act 2013 by nine months, from 1 January 2014 to 1 September 2014.
Background
The Charities Act 2013 defines charity and charitable purpose for the purposes of all Commonwealth legislation. The nine-month delay to the commencement of the Act will allow for further consultation on the legislation in the broader context of the Government's other commitments in relation to the civil sector.
The amendment in this Schedule, to the commencement provision of the Charities Act 2013, commences on the day of Royal Assent to this Bill.
Explanation of the changes
Item 1 amends section 2 of the Charities Act 2013 to omit the current commencement date of 1 January 2014, and substitute the new commencement date of 1 September 2014.