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Organisational structures

Associations may be incorporated under Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, as Registered Organisations, as co-operatives

Governance

The governing body is entrusted to govern and, funds permitting, to appoint a CEO to manage the association.

Constitutions

Whilst being subject to common law and legislation, it is the constitution that defines objects, who can be members, their voting rights

Membership Structures

Whilst membership has no commercial or sale value, members play a crucial role in governance:

Gaining and Maintaining Charitable Status

Charity status is conferred by the Australian Charities & Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) on entities or trusts.

Board Composition

How boards are elected, appointed, structured or removed is crucial to all associations, including the mix between elected

Taxation

Many associations only pay income tax on profit from non-member income and some associations are income tax-exempt due to their specific purpose

Company Secretarial and Compliance

The associations regulatory framework in Australia is complex. Whether supervision is by ASIC,

Association Mergers and Amalgamations

Associations sometimes realise their future may be stronger through merger or amalgamation with another entity.

Changing Incorporation

Associations often incorporate under the Associations Incorporation Act of a state or territory and later decide

Conducting General Meetings

Members usually have a voice in the conduct of their association only once per year at an Annual General Meeting.

Policies

An array of matters in an association require policies as a base to guide operations. Issues such as privacy,

Fundraising including Charitable Trusts and Bequests

Associations need a diverse range of income sources. As well as membership, event and sponsorship income

Commercial Law

Associations have the same pressures as commercial businesses and government in that they have staff, premises, provide services and buy products.