Associations Forum has released the 69th edition of ASSOCIATIONS, bringing together a range of stories that reflect current developments within the association and not-for-profit sector across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. This edition features the leadership journeys of three female CEOs,…

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Suspension of Responsible Persons Under Section 100-10 of the Australian Charities And Not-For-Profits Comission Act 2012 (CTH)  The Royal Australasian College of Physicians ABN 90 270 343 237 INTRODUCTION 1. Under s 100-10 of the Australian Charities…

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The traditional correlation between headcount and output is officially broken. As shared at our recent AI in Associations Summit in Sydney on the 28th of April, we are entering an era where small teams—even those with fewer than two full-time employees—can achieve significant advantages by strategically deploying AI and automation. The Foundation: Automation First Before diving into AI, organisations…

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The traditional correlation between headcount and output is officially broken. As shared at our recent AI in Associations Summit in Sydney on the 28th of April, we are entering an era where small teams—even those with fewer than two full-time employees—can achieve significant advantages by strategically deploying AI and automation. The Foundation: Automation First Before diving into AI, organisations…

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Learning is no longer something separate – it happens where work happens, embedded into everyday workflows. Yet many organisations still focus on activity rather than outcomes, invest in training without clearly defined ROI, or struggle to link learning initiatives to measurable performance improvements. These gaps often become more visible during budget reviews and strategic planning.

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Wellington Airport has officially completed a major upgrade to its runway, marking a significant milestone for the capital’s transport infrastructure.  Designed to enhance safety and extend operational capability, the project lays the groundwork for new opportunities in air travel, trade and international connectivity now easily accommodating next generation widebody aircraft with greater payloads.

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In November 2025, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland welcomed more than 3,800 Indigenous educators and leaders from over 40 countries for the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE). Hosted by Auckland University of Technology (AUT) with iwi manaaki (local tribe) Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, WIPCE highlighted how Indigenous knowledge and contemporary innovation can shape the future of global education.

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GEELONG, VIC – As Geelong prepares to open the doors of the highly anticipated Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention Centre in 2026, one of Australia’s most trusted event partners, Moreton Hire, has been appointed to deliver the venue’s first major exhibition, a milestone…

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Associations increasingly want to use data-driven insights to support management decision making, however key barriers include a lack of data analytics skills, inadequate tools and a lack of time and capacity. Insights from the Infoxchange November 2025 digital technology report Key insights from the report include data and reporting for evidence-based…

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Many associations implement new tech as part of their digital transformation; but they don’t always have an underlying strategy to ensure they realise ROI. Organisations get stuck in a break-fix cycle: failing to adopt new features and updates, prioritising issue-fixes over strategy. This results in decreased enthusiasm, poor adoption, and blaming software.

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Business Events Wellington has announced two key leadership appointments, strengthening its capability to attract high-value national and international business events to the capital. Loryn Blaikie has been appointed Manager, Business Events Wellington, succeeding Irette Ferreira.…

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