For many not-for-profits, elections are one of the most important governance activities of the year. Whether you’re electing a board, committee, council, delegate group or office bearers, the process needs to do more than produce a result. It needs to produce confidence. Members need to trust that nominations were handled fairly, voting was conducted properly, […]

When an enterprise agreement reaches the voting stage, most organisations have already spent months bargaining, consulting, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating terms. The vote itself might seem straightforward. In practice, it is one of the most scrutinised parts of the entire process. A poorly managed vote can create delays, disputes, and approval issues. A well-managed vote […]

For ASX-listed companies, voting is where governance becomes tangible. Shareholders can read annual reports, listen to investor presentations and engage with directors throughout the year, but formal decisions are ultimately made through the ballot. Director elections, remuneration reports, constitutional amendments and other resolutions all rely on a voting process that shareholders trust. That trust matters. […]