Governology, a law firm specialising in legal and governance advice to associations and charities, has recently made a submission to a Commonwealth Government inquiry into not for profits. Some of the points in the submission included: The disparate Associations Incorporation Acts in each state and territory add unnecessary complexity to the governance of associations. A more consistent national framework…

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On 1 January 2024, the Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Registers Reform new measure comes into effect, transferring administrative responsibility of 4 unique DGR categories from 4 other government departments to the ATO. The changes also repeal provisions that require each of the 4 government departments to maintain a separate register. Currently, we're responsible for administering 48 of the 52 DGR categories. From 1 January 2024 we'll be responsible for administering…

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The Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia (KIAA) is proudly announcing its transformation into the Australian Wild Game Industry Council (AWGIC). The change reflects the industry’s commitment to the expansion of its national membership base, representing the interests of wild game meat and skin processors throughout Australia. As the peak representative body for the commercial industry, AWGIC will bring together the…

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The Australian Association of Social Workers has appointed Bigambul woman Linda Ford as the first Indigenous president in the association's history. Ms Ford brings experience and expertise to her new role, having served on the Association (AASW) Board since 2017, demonstrating "strong leadership and a deep commitment to social work", the organisation said on Wednesday. Ms Ford said that as the first Aboriginal President of AASW, she is "honoured and excited to…

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We wish to inform you that Cameron Hills has resigned from his role as Executive Officer of the Wine Industry Suppliers Association, with his last day scheduled for Friday, February 16th. On behalf of the WISA Management Committee, we extend our best wishes to Cameron as he embarks on his future endeavours and express our gratitude for his contributions to our Association and the broader industry. As we transition during this period, the Management Committee will temporarily assume the…

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Every year Australians waste about 7.68 million tonnes of food — that's about 312 kilograms per person. And Australia's supermarket duopoly could be making waste worse, according to peak vegetable grower groups. "Our biggest customer is the rubbish bin," one vegetable grower recently told the ABC. They said they didn't want to be identified for fear of retribution from Coles and Woolworths. "The supermarket…

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The Australian College of Audiology (ACAud) and the Hearing Aid Audiology Society of Australia (HAASA) are excited to announce our decision to amalgamate.    This union represents a strong and strategic partnership to better serve and protect members, improve educational pathways, grow the workforce, and advocate for all hearing health clinicians. Both organisations have recognised the need for greater infrastructure and resources in the

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The Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) Board is pleased to advise that Anja Nikolic will soon be joining the Institute as CEO. Anja has had an extensive career in membership organisations, working across Business Development, Conference/Events Management, Product, Member Services and Communications. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer at the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA); a national organisation with over 30,000 members. Anja…

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After an extensive search for the right candidate, Georgina van de Water will take over as the RACGP’s chief executive officer. Ms van de Water will officially begin in her new role on 5 April, taking over from interim CEO Adjunct Associate Professor David Hillis, who will finish the day before. The appointment comes after former CEO Paul Wappett’s sudden departure from the college in November. RACGP Board Chair Dr Lara Roeske congratulated…

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The Council of the Law Society of NSW has approved the appointment of Kenneth Tickle as CEO of Australia’s largest legal profession membership organisation. Kenneth joined the Law Society in 2006 and has held a number of positions since that time including Chief Financial Officer and a decade as Chief Operating Officer. He has been Acting CEO since October last year. Mr Tickle’s longevity at the Law Society brings an unequalled depth of corporate knowledge to…

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We have an important message from Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS) regarding director identification numbers (director ID). ABRS continues to engage with directors who haven’t met their obligations and if your clients are yet to apply for a director ID they may be contacted. Actions that may be taken if a director fails to apply include: being asked…

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