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Incorporated Societies Act 2022

Enforcement - Offences - Infringement offences

160: Infringement offences

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"Breaking society rules can cost you up to $3,000"

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If you are part of a society that does not follow certain rules, you can commit an infringement offence. You may have to pay an infringement fee or a fine of up to $3,000. The rules you must follow are listed in sections like section 33, section 52, and section 79. You must also follow rules in sections like section 84(1), section 84(3), and section 92. These rules are about things like holding meetings and sending information to members. You can also be in trouble if you do not follow rules in sections like section 102(3) and section 109(1). Other rules you must follow are in sections like section 110 and section 116. These rules are about things like having a registered office and giving the Registrar notice of changes. If you break these rules, you can commit an infringement offence and have to pay a fee or fine.

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Part 4Enforcement
Offences: Infringement offences

160Infringement offences

  1. A society that fails to comply with any of the provisions listed in subsection (2) commits an infringement offence and is liable to—

  2. an infringement fee of an amount prescribed by the regulations; or
    1. a fine imposed by a court not exceeding $3,000.

      1. The provisions are—

      2. section 33 (duty to notify the Registrar of amendments to the constitution):
        1. section 52 (duty to notify Registrar of elections or appointments and other changes relating to officers):
          1. section 79 (duty to maintain a register of members):
            1. section 84(1) (duty to call annual general meeting):
              1. section 84(3) (duty to hold, and keep minutes of, annual general meetings):
                1. section 92 (duty to send copy of passed resolution in lieu of meeting to certain members):
                  1. section 102(3) (duty to register financial statements):
                    1. section 109(1) (duty to register an annual return):
                      1. section 110 (duty to have registered office):
                        1. section 116 (duty to give Registrar notice of change of contact person).