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📜 Associations Incorporation Amendment (Transfer of Incorporation) Bill 2010

Assented toLCBill 15418 November 2010Private Member

This Bill amends the Associations Incorporation Act 1987 to allow incorporated associations to transfer their incorporation to the Corporations Act 2001 (Commonwealth) or another written law. It also allows the Commissioner to direct an association to transfer its incorporation if continued incorporation under the Associations Incorporation Act is deemed inappropriate.

Impact

Incorporated associations in Western Australia are affected. This bill provides a mechanism for associations to change their legal structure, potentially impacting their operations, governance, and compliance requirements. It also gives the Commissioner greater oversight.

Key Changes

["Allows associations to voluntarily apply to transfer their incorporation.", "Enables the Commissioner to direct an association to transfer its incorporation.", "Provides a review process for decisions regarding transfer of incorporation.", "Amends section 3A to allow for registration as a company under the Corporations Act 2001."]