


Company vs Incorporated Association
ArticlesNot-for-profits all over Qld and indeed Australia are often faced with the question as to whether the entity should be a company limited by guarantee or an incorporated association. The best entity for your organisation can’t be answered with any degree of certainty.

Internal Audits for Clubs
ArticlesClubs should consider getting an internal audit review done every few years. An internal audit looks at the controls you have in place to minimise the risk of such things as fraud. Audit reports offer suggestions to gain more efficiency in your Club operations.

How is Your Club Board Performing
ArticlesAn effective Club Board will always review its own performance regularly to see if it can improve how it operates. The members deserve this as the governing body for their Club and it is best practice for all Boards or Committees.

Beware of Removing Affiliate Members
ArticlesThere has been an interesting law case recently with implications for State governing bodies of any sport and their clubs. You may want to read the case and understand how it may impact on you.

8 Constitutional Must Haves
ArticlesWe’ve read and drafted many constitutions over the years but here are the features that every not-for-profit might consider:
1. Size of the Board: We still see governance bodies (board ad management committees) that extend to as many as 13 positions.

Club Directors Duties
ArticlesWhether your Club is a company limited by guarantee or an Incorporated Association and you are a member of the Board or Committee, you have serious legal duties you must fulfill. It makes no difference whether you are paid for the role or you are a volunteer, the law
