Resources on new laws for incorporated associations

A new legislative framework for incorporated associations in Victoria came into effect on 26 November 2012.  The framework includes:

• a new act - the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012
• new regulations - the Associations Incorporation Reform Regulations 2012, and
• new model rules for incorporated associations.

PilchConnect has prepared a range of resources to assist incorporated associations to understand the new laws and transitional issues that may apply to them.

Transitional Guide 

The Transitional Guide provides practical guidance on transitional issues for incorporated associations including:

• transitioning from the old financial reporting system to the new financial reporting system
• transitioning from "public officer" to "secretary", and
• transitioning from old to new model rules.

The Transitional Guide also includes a summary of changes to the law.  You can access the Transitional Guide here.

Rules Checklist

The Rules Checklist outlines:

• new requirements for rules of incorporated associations
• steps incorporated associations need to take to make sure their rules meet new requirements, and
• a table comparing the old and new rules requirements.

You can access the Rules Checklist here.

Model Rules and Model Rules Comparison Table

The Model Rules Comparison Table compares the old model rules with the new model rules. This table will assist associations to consider whether the new model rules will be suitable for their association.  It can be accessed here.

Read the new model rules in full here.

Updated Secretary's Satchel - Guide for Secretaries of Incorporated Associations

PilchConnect's Guide for Public Officers has been updated and renamed as the Secretary's Satchel - Guide for Secretaries of Incorporated Associations.

The new guide is updated to reflect new laws for incorporated associations and provides practical guidance and tools for secretaries.

Make sure you read our Transition Guide (above) first, to understand when new laws apply to your association.

The new Secretary's Satchel can be accessed here.

*NEW* Rules Review Project

PilchConnect has launched a Rules Review Project to assist groups to update their rules to meet the requirements of the new legislative framework for incorporated associations.

Find out more here.

*NEW* Fact Sheet on the AIR Act indemnity for office holders

The AIR Act introduced a new indemnity for office holders of incorporated associations.  This indemnity has caused confusion and concern amongst community groups.  The Fact Sheet below answers frequently asked questions about the indemnity, and provides strategies for groups to manage any new risks created by the indemnity.

Fact Sheet: What is the new indemnity for office holders of incorporated associations?