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BACKGROUNDER: ATO's Removal of AID/WATCH's Charity Status
Date published: 30 May 07
In 2007 the Australian Tax Office revoked AID/WATCH’s charity status. The ATO’s decision seriously threatens the public role of all Australian charities. This ‘Backgrounder’ offers some context to the decision and its implications
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