The Assistant Treasurer, Senator Rod Kemp, today announced that the Government has decided to amend the income tax law to extend the period during which tax deductible gifts of $2 or more can be made to the Australian National Korean War Memorial Trust Fund.
As a result, gifts made to the Fund during the period from 2 September 1996 up to and including 1 September 2000 will be tax deductible.
The Fund was established to raise money for the construction of a Korean War Memorial on Anzac Parade, Canberra.
Legislation to give effect to this decision will be introduced as soon as practicable.
The address for donations is:
Australian National Korean War Memorial Trust Fund 87 Endeavour Street RED HILL ACT 2603
Taxpayers should ensure they receive a receipt for their donations.
MELBOURNE
20 July 1999
Media contact: Matthew Guy
03 9650 7274