Meaning of prospective member
8 Meaning of prospective member
For the purposes of this Act, a prospective member of an organisation is an individual who has commenced but not completed the process of becoming a member of the organisation.
For the purposes of this Act, a prospective member of an organisation includes—
an individual who members of the organisation describe as a "prospect" or "nominee" of the organisation;
an individual nominated or sponsored by a member of the organisation for the purpose of that individual becoming a member of the organisation;
S. 8(2)(c) amended by No. 55/2014 s. 62.
an individual who wears or displays—
S. 8(2)(c)(i) amended by No. 37/2024 s. 91.
some, or an incomplete version, of the organisation's insignia; or
S. 8(2)(c)(ii) amended by No. 37/2024 s. 91.
a specific identifier in the place of some or all of the organisation's insignia which identifies the individual as a prospective member;
an individual undertaking a period of probationary membership with the organisation.
S. 8A inserted by No. 37/2024 s. 92.
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