Gifts to the value of $2 or more made to the Asia Society AustralAsia Centre will be deductible for income tax purposes, the Assistant Treasurer, Senator Rod Kemp, announced today.
The Centre’s objectives are to promote a greater awareness in the wider Australian and New Zealand communities of the growing significance of countries and peoples of Asia and the Pacific region and a better understanding of their cultures and societies. Tax deductible gift status will assist the Centre to attract public support for its activities.
Legislation to give effect to the Government’s decision will be introduced as soon as practicable.
Taxpayers should ensure that they receive a receipt for their donation.
The address for donations is:
Asia Society AustralAsia Centre
Level 3, 175 Collins Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Or
PO Box 18200
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
7 December 1998
Contact Officer:
Penny Farnsworth
Assistant Treasurer’s Office
(02) 6277 7360
Deborah Robinson
Australian Taxation Office
(02) 621 61112