The Assistant Treasurer, Rod Kemp, announced today that gifts of $2 or more made to the 1998 Wingello Bushfire Victims Trust will be deductible for income tax purposes.
The Trust has been established to raise money for the relief of dependants and survivors of the Wingello Bushfire which occurred on 1 January 1998.
Taxpayers should ensure that they receive a receipt for their donations.
CANBERRA
6 February 1998
Contact officer: Mark OConnor (02) 6216 1328