House of Representatives

Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013

Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2014

Revised Explanatory Memorandum

(Circulated by the authority of the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Kevin Andrews MP)

This explanatory memorandum takes account of amendments made by the House of Representatives to the bill as introduced, and provides a revised regulation impact statement

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.

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