The Government will nominate Ms Susan Pascoe AM to become the 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.
The Commissioner of the ACNC will be a new position to be established by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Bill 2012, which is planned to be introduced into Parliament later this year.
“Ms Pascoe has an outstanding record in both the private and public sectors, as well as a wealth of knowledge of the NFP sector,” said Mr Bradbury.
“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.”
“The Government looks forward to working with Ms Pascoe as it continues with its ambitious NFP reform agenda,” said Mr Butler.
Ms Pascoe has held a number of statutory appointments, board memberships and senior management positions in Victoria, in both the private and public sector. From 2003 to 2006 Ms Pascoe was the Chief Executive of the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria. In 2006, she became Commissioner of the State Services Authority, and in 2009 was appointed one of the three Commissioners for the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission. Since July 2011, Ms Pascoe has been the Head of the ACNC Implementation Taskforce.
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.