Associations Incorporation Act 1964

For the purposes of this Act, a resolution is a special resolution if it is passed by a majority of not less than three-quarters of such members of an incorporated association entitled under the rules of the association to vote as may be present in person at a general meeting of which notice specifying the intention to propose the resolution as a special resolution was given in accordance with those rules.

At a general meeting to which subsection (1) relates, unless a poll is demanded, a declaration by the chairman that the resolution has been carried is conclusive evidence of the fact.

Except as otherwise provided in this Act, notice of the passing of a special resolution shall be lodged by the public officer of the association, as prescribed, with the Commissioner within a period of one month after the passing of the resolution, and thereupon the resolution shall be registered by him and, until registered, it does not take effect.

A notice under subsection (3) – shall be signed by the public officer of the association; and shall be accompanied by such other documents (including a copy of the special resolution) as may be prescribed, and those documents shall be signed or verified as prescribed.