Draft Model Rules Released for Public Consultation

Consumer Affairs Victoria has released proposed Associations Incorporation Reform Regulations and a regulatory impact statement (RIS) for public consultation. The proposed Regulations include new Model Rules for Victorian incorporated associations that reflect upcoming changes in the law.

As readers of this e-bulletin will be aware, in April this year, the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 was passed by the Victorian Parliament. The new Act introduces changes to the framework for Incorporated Associations and consolidates previous amendments passed in 2009 and 2010.

The Act has a delayed implementation, meaning the changes are not yet applicable and the implementation date has not yet been confirmed. It was expected that the new Act would commence operation on 1 December 2012, but based on today's release of the proposed Regulations, we understand the Act could be brought into force earlier.

The proposed Model Rules contained in Schedule 4 of the Regulations form an important part of the new framework for incorporated associations, and we know that many Victorian not-for-profit organisations have been eagerly awaiting their release.  

We encourage Victorian organisations to participate in the consultation process before the final version of the Model Rules is settled. 

Further information and the draft Regulations (with the Model Rules at Schedule 4) are available on the Consumer Affairs website, below. The RIS and proposed Regulations are open for public consultation until 18 October 2024.

Submissions should be emailed to cav.consultation@justice.vic.gov.au or mailed to:

Incorporated Associations RIS
Consumer Affairs Victoria
GPO Box 123
Melbourne VIC 3001

If you or your organisation have comments or concerns, but do not wish to make a formal submission, you can email your comments to us (as soon as possible) at connect@pilch.org.au with the subject line AIR REGULATIONS SUBMISSION. We will consider your views and may reflect them in our submission. 

PilchConnect's submission will be included in our October e-bulletin, and we welcome your endorsement.