Associations Incorporation Act 2009

to establish a scheme for the registration of associations that are constituted for the purpose of engaging in small-scale, non-profit and non-commercial activities, including—

associations that are currently unincorporated (which become bodies corporate when they are registered), and

associations that are currently incorporated under other legislation (which retain their corporate status following registration), and

to make provision with respect to the corporate governance and financial accountability of associations registered under that scheme.