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How to incorporate an association

The major steps for applying for incorporation are: Choose a name. Adopt a set of rules which comply with the requirements of the Act. An association can choose to prepare its own rules or adopt the prescribed model rules; and Lodge an application for incorporation with the required accompanying...
What is an incorporated association?
25 Feb 2014

What is an incorporated association

Groups can be set up for many social, sporting and community purposes. Incorporating an association provides a simple and affordable way for these not for profit member groups to establish themselves as legal entities. What does incorporation mean? When a group incorporates, it becomes a legal...
What is an incorporated association?
20 Feb 2014

Fundraising contracts

It is recommended that contracts between your organisation and the fundraiser avoid terms or conditions where the fundraiser pays a lump sum and then proceeds to use your organisation's name for an extended period of time with your organisation having no control over the process or return on...
Collection types
20 Feb 2014

Commercial fundraisers

Charitable organisations on occasions may require the services of a commercial fundraiser. This information will help your organisation obtain the best outcome. Commercial fundraisers are not required to be licensed under the Charitable Collections Act 1946 and consequently any agreement between...
Collection types
20 Feb 2014

Fundraising under another licence

Are you planning to raise money: to help someone in need in your community; to assist in disaster relief efforts; or for someone who needs urgent treatment for a medical condition? Even if your appeal is going to be a one-off event or only for a short time, the requirements of the Charitable...
Collection types
20 Feb 2014

Charitable Raffles

If you wish to raise funds for a charitable purpose by the sale of raffle tickets, lotteries or gaming activities you will require a charitable collections licence . You may also require a permit from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries – Racing, Gaming and Liquor. For...
Collection types
20 Feb 2014

Street collection guidelines

Street collections must be carried out strictly in accordance with the guidelines established for the conducting of such appeals. Collections are only to be made upon the day, between the hours and within the area specified on the Permit issued. Each person assisting or taking part in the...
Collection types
20 Feb 2014

Street collections

A street collection is the "soliciting of funds or contributions and the selling and offering for sale of any button, badge, token, or other similar thing for the purpose of raising funds or contributions" in a public street or thoroughfare. Any organisation wanting to conduct a street collection...
Collection types
20 Feb 2014

Door to door and telemarketing charitable collections

House to House Collection Organisations that are licensed under the Charitable Collections Act 1946 are entitled to visit a house to collect money or sell goods for a charitable purpose. All appeals must be authorised by the governing body of the charitable organisation or by an officer authorised...
Collection types
20 Feb 2014

Shopping centre collections

Shopping centres, particularly larger ones, have developed a role extending beyond that of traditional retailing, to become a focal point for community services and activities. In effect, they have replaced the village square or town centre and, as such, attract a large number of visitors on a...
Collection types
20 Feb 2014

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Reinstatement of an association’s incorporation

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This application form should be used by clubs, groups or associations previously incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (the Act) that have been cancelled and are seeking to have...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
21 Jul 2016

Application to amalgamate incorporated associations

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Form 18 Use this application form to apply to amalgamate two or more incorporated associations into a single new incorporated association under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (the Act)...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
06 Jul 2017

Application for incorporation of an association

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Clubs, groups, organisations or associations use this form to become an incorporated association under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 ( the Act) Apply online via the AssociationsOnline...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
25 Jun 2018

Application for approval to register or incorporate under another law

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Form 1T Use this application form to apply for approval to become registered as a different type of prescribed body corporate under another Act. This form must be submitted to the Department of...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
06 Jul 2017

Application requesting copies of documents

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Form 9 This application form should be used by a person to obtain from the Commissioner of Consumer Protection a certified copy of documents lodged under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (the...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
06 Jul 2017

Application requesting replacement certificate of incorporation

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Form 9R This form should be used by an association to request issue of a replacement certificate.
Consumer Protection
Form – application
06 Jul 2017

Application requesting further time to hold the Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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Form 3 Use this application form to request additional time in which an association incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (the Act) is able to hold its Annual General Meeting (...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
06 Jul 2017

Form 6 - Application for voluntary cancellation of incorporation

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Purpose For use when an incorporated association passes a special resolution in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (the Act) to voluntarily cancel its incorporation. The...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
06 Dec 2019

Certificate and statement of a management committee member

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Clubs, groups, organisations or associations use this form to either: provide a certification or statement that resolutions have been passed in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 2015...
Consumer Protection
Form – notification
30 Jun 2016

Information statement - Associations

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Associations incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (the Act) use this application form to provide required information to the Commissioner for Consumer Protection in accordance...
Consumer Protection
Form – notification
24 Aug 2017

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