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Incorporated Societies Act 2022

Administration of societies - Constitution - Procedures in constitution for resolving disputes

39: Procedures for resolving disputes must be consistent with natural justice

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"Societies must have fair rules to resolve disputes"

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When you are part of a society, it has rules to resolve disputes. These rules must be fair and follow the principles of natural justice. You can expect the society to treat you fairly when resolving disputes.

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Part 3Administration of societies
Constitution: Procedures in constitution for resolving disputes

39Procedures for resolving disputes must be consistent with natural justice

  1. The procedures in a society’s constitution for resolving disputes must be consistent with the rules of natural justice.