Victorian grain and livestock producer David Jochinke has been elected President of the National Farmers’ Federation, succeeding Fiona Simson who stepped down after seven years in the role. Hailing from Murra…

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On 1 February 2024, new model rules for incorporated associations will become effective. The new model rules include the following changes: New provisions for dispute resolution between members, or members and the committee. Clearer provisions…

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At an extraordinary general meeting of members, Public Relations Institute of Australia members overwhelmingly voted in favour of a new identity for the association and a new constitution. 

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Charity leaders have met with senior federal government cyber security officials to discuss the impact of cybercrime, following recent complaints by advocates they were being left to “fend for themselves”. The…

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Following the 2023 AGM, the Board are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Dominic Aouad as President of the Australian Dental Association NSW Branch.Dominic is a general dentist and partner at his own dental practice in Sydney. He is a Board Director and has…

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The board of directors of Paralympics Australia (PA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Creagh AM CSC as its new President. The appointment comes at an important time in the lead up to Paris 2024, Milano…

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Philip Armstrong has informed the Board of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) of his intention to leave his position of CEO to pursue personal interests as ACA transitions into its next chapter under a new Board.

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AIOP is thrilled to announce that Drake International will partner with AIOP for the prestigious Administrative Award of Excellence 2024. The AIOP Administrative Award of Excellence 2024 ("the Award"), partnering with Drake International aims to support, develop, and…

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Associations Forum is the leading organisation assisting associations and charities in governance, membership, operations, and finances. 183 associations and charities participated in the Association Events Survey 2023, which examines a number of areas of association event delivery including event types, attendance, factors influencing the decision-making process and where events are being run. This event survey is of particular interest to Associations Forum as…

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Associations Forum was pleased to host the 2023 Association Leaders Symposium at the newly opened Western Sydney Conference Centre on Wednesday, 11 October 2023. The interactive symposium tailored content and discussions to the needs of association leaders and decision-makers across the whole not-for-profit sector. Inspired by the emerging, productive landscape of Western Sydney, Association CEOs, Chairs, Presidents and…

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Public consultation rounds will be held across 2023 and 2024 with each round targeting selected occupations grouped by focus area. Focus areas have been grouped based on common industry (as defined by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification…

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October saw Newcastle become the destination of choice for Australia's regional tourism industry, with more than 230 representatives from across the country travelling to the city for their annual conference. Newcastle…

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Cybersecurity insurance is an important risk mitigation strategy for Associations as cyberattacks continue to rise. This insurance provides financial coverage for data restoration, business interruption, regulator compliance and related risks.

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New Zealand’s three new world-class convention centres allow it to bid for events at a scale it had not previously been able to, with Australasian association conferences a key target area. Te Pae Christchurch…

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Business Events Wellington has developed a suite of sustainability resources to help event organisers reduce their carbon footprints. Resources include the comprehensive Wellington Sustainable Events Guide which…

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Business Events Wellington has developed a suite of sustainability resources to help event organisers reduce their carbon footprints. Resources include the comprehensive Wellington Sustainable Events Guide which…

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Wondering how your membership marketing measures up to your peers in the association industry? Download Higher Logic’s 2023 Association Email Benchmark Report! This report will help you contextualise your email metrics and gauge the effectiveness of your marketing strategies. It collects email data and trends specifically for the association industry, including:- Average open and click rates- Which day of the week…

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Organisations looking to host conferences in Wellington, New Zealand now have expertise on hand to assist with conference legacy projects. Business Events Wellington (BEW) has officially launched its legacy programme with the development of resources to help clients formulate individual legacy projects. A new specialist conference advisor has also been appointed to…

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micenet’s latest edition explores the big issues – from AI to robots, Australia’s new industry association landscape and the importance of the entire industry starting down the road to net zero carbon emissions.We delve into the trends likely to shape the year ahead with three industry leaders and offer a peek inside Tourism Australia’s incentive showcase Dreamtime, held in November.Inspiration for when you’re stuck in transit around Australia or if you’re considering an…

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How did you create your annual IT budget this year? Did you use last year’s figures with a slight increase for CPI adjustments? Most Associations take this approach, but if that’s all they ever invest in their IT, they’ll eventually have a technical debt. For too long, many IT departments (including those outsourced) have been…

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Perth, Western Australia will host the 14th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) in 2026. Returning to Australia for the first time in 15 years, WEEC will bring leading environmentalists, policymakers and educators from around the world to Perth in the Spring of 2026. WEEC is the largest international congress addressing education for the environment and sustainable development.

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Welcome to eSkillsHub - the premier destination for associations and member-based organisations looking to raise member value and cultivate success. Our mission is to revolutionise the landscape of member value and revenue optimisation by providing comprehensive and expert outsourced services tailored to drive member and stakeholder value across all key pillars of member services.

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The Closing Loopholes Bill has been passed by parliament and has ramifications for businesses that use casuals, contractors, gig workers and self-employed Australians. As CEO of COSBOA, I regularly get asked how businesses can prepare, and my best advice is to regularly monitor updates in policies and establish a network of industry contacts who can provide valuable insights and support to navigate these complex ‘red tape’ changes. Additionally,…

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