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Running an incorporated association

Consumer Protection has resources and publications available to help your association understand and meet its legal obligations under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 , including: Incorporated Associations self check This simple checklist provides a summary of the main obligations of a...
Running an association
27 Jun 2016

Benefits of incorporating an association

Why should you incorporate an association? While incorporating under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 is voluntary incorporation offers groups some benefits including: members and officers of the association are generally not liable to contribute towards the payment of debts or liabilities...
What is an incorporated association?
27 Jun 2016

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 AssociationsOnline
20 Jun 2016

AssociationsOnline

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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 AssociationsOnline
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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2021 Consumer Protection Awards - winners to be announced The 2021 Consumer Protection Awards winners will be announced at a presentation ceremony being held Tuesday 20 April 2021. To see who our 2021 finalists are, visit the Consumer Protection Awards winners and finalists page. Nominations for...
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

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Publications

Guidelines on the Statutory Manager provisions for Associations

Purpose of the Guideline The Guideline has been developed to assist the public to understand the circumstances where the Commissioner for Consumer Protection may consider exercising the power under...
Consumer Protection
Guidance note
04 Jan 2018

A guide to the Australian Consumer Law for fundraising and other activities of charities, not-for-profits and fundraisers

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The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) is the national law for fair trading and consumer protection, which applies across Australia. The ACL came into force on 1 January 2011. The ACL provides a range of...
Consumer Protection
Guide / handbook
03 Jan 2018

Online crowdfunding campaigns for social causes guidelines

This document covers guidelines for the licensing of online crowdfunding campaigns for social causes - exceptions to requirement for charitable collections licence. Purpose of Guidelines The purpose...
Consumer Protection
Fact sheet
20 Sep 2017

INC: A guide for incorporated associations in Western Australia

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INC. A guide for incorporated associations in Western Australia is a good governance guide for incorporated associations and clubs. The guide: outlines the key legal requirements for the management...
Consumer Protection
Guide / handbook
18 Nov 2020

Application for WA charitable collections licence

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Form last updated 23 November 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
23 Nov 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...
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Information
01 Aug 2018

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