ACNC recently circulated a set of
rules for unincorporated associations (worked up in conjunction
with Justice Connect) and called for comment before 20 November
2015. The rules appear very useful for organisations which are
small, do not have particular constitutions, and do not wish to
become incorporated as these rules, give guidance for best
practice.
The rules follow some of the standards applying in corporate
rules, for example, when voting for any decisions in a company,
namely for changes to the rules or changes to purposes a special
resolution of members is required, that is, one for which 21 days
notice has been given and 75% of members voting support.
Standard charity clauses are within the rules was only to permit
activities that support the objects, prohibiting distribution of
income or assets to members and requiring the association to
operate as a registered charity. The winding up provisions require
a special resolution and prohibition of
