By Raniya Dass While the case of Lawrence v Melbourne Football Club Ltd [2024] FCA 945 was dismissed, it serves as a reminder to associations of the importance of maintaining transparency and fairness in their governance processes. Associations need to carefully consider how their rules and procedures might impact members' rights and the overall integrity of their governance processes. This case highlights that…

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New workplace laws that start from 26 August 2024 may affect you. Find out more about the new laws for regulated workers and businesses, the right to disconnect, and casuals. These changes are part of the Fair Work Legislation (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 amendments.

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The CEO of Australian Retailers Association (ARA) Paul Zahra today announced his resignation, ending his near five year tenure at the end of 2024 as the association transitions to an amalgamated entity with the National Retail Association (NRA). Mr Zahra said the proposed amalgamation provides a natural exit point, allowing a successor to drive the new entity into the future.

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Not-for-profit organisation, Cellular Agriculture Australia (CAA), has released an industry-first report that shows Australia has the potential to become a global leader in the production of precision-fermented ingredients.  The white paper provides an in-depth analysis of Australia’s emerging precision fermentation sector, a process that harnesses the power of microorganisms to produce specific functional ingredients…

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The OAIC is updating its guidance for charities and other not-for-profits on protecting privacy. The updated guidance will include discussion of the sector’s obligations under the Privacy Act when engaging third-party providers, which is particularly relevant in the wake of the Pareto data breach. Areas covered include: being informed about how information will be collected, handled and stored conducting periodic reviews of arrangements ensuring the third party…

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The Victorian Bar has long prided itself on its strong relationships with the Indigenous members of our community, whom we serve and work with through many professional associations or who are members of our Bar. The Victorian Bar is proud to have been the first Bar in Australia to have a Reconciliation Action Plan. Initiated more than 10 years ago, it guides us in our efforts to reconcile with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to provide…

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Accommodation Australia (AA) has a new CEO, with respected former boss of the Australian Airports Association, James Goodwin, to head the peak accommodation body from 1 September 2024. Mr Goodwin’s appointment follows an extensive recruitment process following the retirement of former CEO Michael Johnson in June. He will be the second head of AA – which formed in July 2023 following the merger of Tourism Accommodation Australia and the Accommodation Association of Australia. AA chairman…

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  Following the merger of two advocacy bodies, Scott Veenker will take the reins as Chief Executive of the Committee for Melbourne. The Melbourne Chamber of Commerce and Committee for Melbourne recently joined to become the City’s leading advocacy body.…

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  Australia’s peak industry body for the meetings and events sector, Meetings and Events Australia, announces that Peter McDonald has resigned as CEO and will be leaving the association at the end of October. “On behalf of the MEA Board, I’d like to thank Peter for his service to…

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For the past 18 years, crochet has been an integral part of my life, allowing me to create intricate pieces of handmade art and connect with a passionate community. Completing my teacher training has enabled me to pass on my knowledge and skills effectively. As President of Crochet Guild Australia, I am dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our guild, building on my previous roles as Vice President, Treasurer, and Membership Officer. Last year, I co-founded a new branch…

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After 46 years of work in the workforce, and the last 30 in Industry Associations, Robert Lucas announced that the time has come for him to retire from full-time employment. His last day with the Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries Australia was Friday, September 20th. He says that along the way, there were highs and lows; however, he has always loved his work and had the pleasure of working with some wonderful, inspirational people. He claims that there are too many people to name…

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