Running a smooth, fair vote at a company meeting sounds straightforward on paper. In practice, it’s where governance meets reality—where member voices shape decisions, directors are held accountable, and organisations either build or erode trust. As someone who’s supported hundreds of Australian AGMs, board elections, and member ballots over the years, I’ve seen what works […]

After years of helping committees run elections and AGMs, one thing stands out: the biggest headaches usually come down to what the governing document actually says—or doesn’t say—about technology. Electronic voting and hybrid meetings have become standard for many organisations, but they don’t automatically work unless your constitution, rules, or by-laws support them properly. Getting […]

Over the past few years, I’ve seen more committees and secretaries move away from purely paper-based or in-person voting. The shift makes sense—members are spread across the country, some can’t travel easily, and everyone expects things to run more efficiently these days. The short answer is yes, in most cases members can vote online. But […]