The Federal Government has nominated Sussan Pascoe to become the first Commissioner of the new Australian Charities and Not-for=profits Commission (ACNC).

 

The ACNC, which will commence operations on 1 October 2012, will be the not-for-profit (NFP) sector's Commonwealth regulator and the Commissioner will oversee the functions of the ACNC.

 

“Ms Pascoe has done a great job as Head of the ACNC Implementation Taskforce, and has been working closely with the sector to communicate the changes associated with the new regulator,” Assistant Treasurer David Bradbury said.

 

Following passage of the legislation, the appointment is subject to approval by the Governor‑General.  It is the Government's intention to recommend to the Governor-General that Ms Pascoe be appointed for a five year period commencing 1 October 2012.