The 'interest' in s 253E of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) that disqualifies a responsible entity from voting means a direct or indirect benefit or advantage arising from the passing of the resolution other than in the entity's capacity as a member. The fact that a responsible entity is in liquidation and seeks to maximise returns for creditors does not give it an interest 'other than as a member'. The purpose or motive behind the vote is irrelevant; the inquiry is directed to the nature of the interest in the resolution itself.
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