Associations Bill passes Parliament
Source: New South Wales. Minister for Fair Trading. Media Release.
"Members of the State’s 35,000 incorporated associations will benefit from improved accountability and increased participation with the passage of the Associations Incorporation Bill 2008 overnight through NSW Parliament.
Minister for Fair Trading Virginia Judge said the Associations’ law governed community services and groups such as sporting and service clubs, non-government organisations and interest groups. “Large associations will be required to undertake a financial audit, so members can rest assured that their organisations are financially sound,” Ms Judge said."