Where an incorporated association's own constitution makes provision for disciplining members that satisfies the requirements of Schedule 1 of the Associations Incorporation Act 1984 (NSW), s 19(3) does not operate to deem the model rules on discipline to be additionally included. The model rules do not form a minimum standard with which compliant rules must be consistent. Clause 10 of the model rules (internal disputes) is distinct from clauses 11 and 12 (discipline) and does not apply to disciplinary proceedings.
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