by Megan Buntine | Apr 29, 2019 | Legislation
The range of legal requirements that are imposed on community groups (particularly for bigger organisations and those that employ staff) can sometimes seem overwhelming for volunteer committees. But ensuring compliance with the relevant laws is a critical part of...
by Megan Buntine | Sep 25, 2018 | Good Governance, Legislation
Regardless of whether your organisation is large or small, our community-based organisations have a responsibility to keep people’s personal information private. Depending on the nature of your group, it may just be contact details such as addresses, phone numbers or...
by Megan Buntine | Jun 26, 2016 | Good Governance, Leadership, Legislation, Risk Management
For any Incorporated Association in Victoria, their Rules of Association are effectively a contract between the association and its members. So it does surprise me how many organisations don’t know what their Rules say; have difficulty producing a copy of their Rules,...
by Megan Buntine | Jan 5, 2016 | Good Governance, Legislation, Risk Management
Depending upon the nature of your group, a variety of different pieces of legislation will apply. But there are some laws that will usually apply to most groups operating in Victoria. As highlighted in previous articles, the Associations Incorporation Reform Act...
by Megan Buntine | Oct 20, 2015 | Fundraising, Good Governance, Legislation, Risk Management, Strategic Planning
Community groups sometimes wonder whether or not to become incorporated. There are pros and cons of being incorporated and of being unincorporated, so your group needs to make its own assessment of what is right for it. Some things to consider include: Benefits of...
by Megan Buntine | Sep 9, 2015 | Good Governance, Legislation
For community groups in Victoria that are incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (the Act), Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) is the government body that regulates their compliance with the Act. In addition to issuing and receiving the Annual...
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