Co-operatives National Law (Queensland)

The rules of a co-operative may—

require the payment by members of entry fees and regular subscriptions; and

provide for the repayment of the fees and subscriptions on a person’s ceasing to be a member.

The calculation of the amount of a particular member’s regular subscription may be based on the value of business the member does with the co-operative or on profits earned by the co-operative on business done by the member with the co-operative.

A co-operative must give to any person intending or applying to become a member written notice of entry fees or regular subscriptions payable by a member to the co-operative.

A person who becomes a member of the co-operative is not liable to pay entry fees or regular subscriptions except—

the fees or subscriptions of which the person was given written notice before becoming a member; and

any regular subscriptions that are imposed in accordance with the rules of the co-operative and of which the member has been given notice.