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Help for using AssociationsOnline

The following information is to help you use the AssociationsOnline system. There are also several step-by-step guides with detailed support information. While in the system, the FAQ and help resources button, located at the top right of each page, will link you back to this page to access the help...
INC Guide and Associations Online
20 Jun 2016

Associations online

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AssociationsOnline is an online portal for incorporated associations to submit applications and manage their contact information 24/7. A ll previous users of the old system (users enrolled before 1 July 2016) and new users will need to enrol / create a new login and password. Users will be to begin...
INC Guide and Associations Online
03 Mar 2016

Associations publications and resources

These publications will assist associations and clubs in understanding and complying with the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act 2015. Committee facts sheets Identifying and managing conflicts of interest Committee and officer duties Eligibility requirements for committee members...
Fees, forms and publications
12 Feb 2016

The model rules

The model rules are a standard set of rules that have been developed for use by associations who do not wish to develop their own rules. These rules meet all the requirements of the Act and provide a suitable governance framework for an incorporated association. If your association chooses to use...
Running an association
30 Dec 2015

WA ScamNet

Scams, ripoffs and frauds are becoming more and more commonplace. Consumer Protection has developed WA ScamNet as one method of combatting this ever increasing problem. WA ScamNet What is WA ScamNet? WA ScamNet profiles the most prevalent scams targeting Western Australians and provides information...
Scams
29 Jan 2015

Proposed changes to model rules for incorporated associations 2014

Please note: the information on this page is out of date. CONSULTATION CLOSED Statu s: Closed 3 November 2014 Background On 11 September 2014 the Government introduced a Bill into parliament to replace the current Associations Incorporation Act 1987 . The Bill will repeal and replace the current...
Consultations
22 Sep 2014

Western Australian Consumer Protection Awards

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2020 Consumer Protection Awards Winners Announced The 2020 winners were announced during a first-ever virtual event on Wednesday 5 August 2020. Watch the event video to meet the winners ! About the Consumer Protection Awards The Consumer Protection Awards (the Awards) provide an opportunity to...
Consumer Protection Awards
02 Sep 2014

Charities forms and publications

All applications and forms can be submitted via email to charities@dmirs.wa.gov.au Forms to be submitted for charitable collections Action What to submit When Exemptions Renew charitable collections licence Application for WA charitable collections licence Submit at least 6 weeks prior to expiry...
Forms and publications
21 Aug 2014

Consumer Protection forms

Consumer Protection has a variety of prescribed (mandatory) and template forms. The links below are to help you find the form you need: Licences Motor vehicle industry licensing fees and forms (Motor vehicle dealers, salespersons, yard managers, car market operators, repairers and repair businesses...
Online resources
30 May 2014

Media statements

Consumer Protection media statements are available online. Ministerial media statements Media statements issued by the Hon John R. Quigley LLB JP MLA, Minister for Commerce, are available from the Government Media Office page . Media statements issued by the Hon Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for...
About us
18 May 2014

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Publications

Application for WA charitable collections licence

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Form last updated 30 July 2020 This form is used to apply for a Charitable Collections licence in Western Australia. Instructions Type directly into this form electronically before printing and...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
09 Sep 2020

Information for reviewers and auditors for tier 2 and 3 associations

The Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (the Act) includes specific responsibilities for auditors and reviewers appointed by an incorporated association. These requirements have been listed below for...
Consumer Protection
Information
05 Jul 2017

Working with reviewers and auditors for tier 2 and 3 associations

Incorporated associations who fall into Tier 2 and 3 for financial reporting purposes have specific responsibilities under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (the Act) with respect to appointing...
Consumer Protection
Information
05 Jul 2017

Associations rules workbook

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Every incorporated association has its own set of rules (often known as the constitution ) which defines the group’s objects and purposes and outlines how its affairs will be managed. Consumer...
Consumer Protection
Guidance note
16 Mar 2020

What's in the rules

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Explaining the Schedule 1 requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act 2015. Every incorporated association has a set of rules (often called the constitution) which outlines how the association...
Consumer Protection
Guide / handbook
07 Dec 2016

Creating a AssociationsOnline user accounts

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IMPORTANT: If you were enrolled prior to 1 July 2016 your old log in details will not work. To be able to manage the information about your association and lodge applications each person needs to...
Consumer Protection
Information
01 Aug 2018

Linking (adding) an association

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To be able to manage the information about your association and lodge applications every AssociationsOnline user needs to be linked to their association. A user may choose to be linked as a primary...
Consumer Protection
Information
06 Dec 2016

Charitable Collections in Western Australia – Self Check

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Discuss as a Committee how your charity rates in complying with its obligations in WA. Disclaimer : the information contained in this publication is not intended to be legal advice and should not be...
Consumer Protection
Checklist
19 Sep 2018

Complaint form for Incorporated Associations and Charitable Collections

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This complaint form only applies to potential breaches of the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 and the Charitable Collections Act 1946 . Consumer Protection will not generally intervene in...
Consumer Protection
Form – registration
08 Sep 2017

Identifying and managing conflicts of interest

It is common for potential conflicts of interest to arise in associations and clubs because people with a common interest are brought together and they are often involved in more than one community...
Consumer Protection
Fact sheet
01 Nov 2016

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