ACT Associations Incorporations Act 1991 Most community local sporting clubs are established as incorporated associations. In the Australian Capital Territory, incorporated associations are governed under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991. The Office of...
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Liquor
Many sports clubs sell alcohol, either as part of their fundraising strategy or simply as part of the social fabric of the club. If you sell alcohol, regardless if it's for one event, or on a regular basis, then it is important that your club applies for and receives...
Child protection
Working with Children – ACT The Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 (the WWVP Act) commenced on 8 November 2012. It aims to reduce the risk of harm or neglect to vulnerable people in the ACT. The WWVP Act requires those who work or volunteer...
Food safety
Unfortunately, there is currently no national standard for administering food safely in Australia. There are different requirements in each state and territory of Australia relating to organisations seeking to raise funds through the selling of food. Local council...
Gambling
ACT Fundraising and Gambling Information Community sports clubs are forever undertaking fundraising activities, continually seeking new and preferably easy ways to raise funds. Few club realise that many fundraising activities, such as raffles or even footy tipping,...
Incorporated associations
WA Associations Incorporations Act 2015 Most community local sporting clubs are established as incorporated associations. Incorporation is a voluntary, simple and inexpensive means of establishing a legal entity, separate from the individual members. In Western...
Child protection
Western Australia Working with Children Check The WWC Check is a compulsory screening strategy in Western Australia and the Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands for people who engage in certain paid or unpaid work with children, described as “child-related work”...
Queensland
Sports clubs and their officials need to be aware of all legal requirements. In Queensland, clubs should have thorough knowledge of liquor licensing, food safety laws, working with children obligations, as well as gambling and incorporated associations legislation.
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory has several legal obligations club officials need to be aware of at all times. The Associations Act deals with incorporated associations and clubs, while there is also working with children, liquor licensing, gambling, and food safety legislation.
New South Wales
It is imperative sports clubs are fully aware of their legal obligations. In NSW, understanding the state legislation surrounding food safety, gambling, liquor licensing, club incorporations, and working with children is crucial.