Voting Rights Explained

After more than two decades helping organisations run elections and member votes, I’ve seen how confusion around voting rights can turn a straightforward AGM into weeks of headaches. Whether you’re on the committee of a strata scheme, managing an incorporated association, or handling a union ballot, getting the basics right matters. It keeps things fair, […]

If you’ve ever been in an AGM or member meeting where someone challenges the result, you know the tension it creates. The conversation quickly moves from the outcome itself to one simple demand: prove it was done properly. That’s where a solid election audit trail comes in. After years working with Australian committees, company secretaries, […]

Choosing an online voting provider is about more than comparing features or requesting a quote. The platform you select will be responsible for handling one of your organisation’s most important governance processes. Whether you’re conducting an AGM, a board election, an Enterprise Agreement (EA) ballot or a member vote, you need confidence that the process […]

When organisations move voting online, one question comes up again and again: how do we know the voting platform is actually secure? It’s a fair question. An online vote may involve sensitive member information, confidential resolutions, employee Enterprise Agreement (EA) ballots, director elections or high-value corporate decisions. If participants don’t trust the security of the […]

We’ve spent years helping Australian organisations run everything from strata AGMs to union ballots and board elections. One question keeps coming up, especially when things get a bit tense: can we really trust anonymous online voting? The short answer is yes — but only with the right setup. Like any tool, it depends on how […]

After years of running elections and ballots for listed companies, associations, and not-for-profits across Australia, I’ve seen the shift from paper to digital firsthand. What started as a necessity during the pandemic has become a practical choice for better governance. But it’s not about choosing sides—it’s about understanding when a shareholder voting platform delivers real […]

After years spent supporting Australian organisations through AGMs — from busy strata committees to larger associations and companies — I’ve learned what actually makes voting technology work in practice. The days of relying solely on show-of-hands or paper proxies are largely behind us. Hybrid and virtual formats are now standard, and the software you choose […]

After years helping organisations run everything from small strata AGMs to large company shareholder meetings, I’ve seen how a simple thing like quorum can throw a spanner in the works. Get it wrong and you risk invalid decisions, wasted time, and potential disputes. Get it right and your meetings run smoothly with decisions that actually […]

Managing a strata scheme in Australia has never been more demanding. Between navigating evolving state-based regulations, tracking complex maintenance schedules, and coordinating with busy lot owners, strata committees and managers carry heavy administrative loads. When it comes to general meetings, the logistical strain peaks. Chasing paper proxies, calculating uneven unit entitlements manually on a spreadsheet, […]

For Australian unions, the integrity of a ballot isn’t just a procedural detail—it is the bedrock of member trust and legal compliance. Whether you are running a high-stakes protected action ballot, an internal committee election, or an enterprise agreement vote, the shift toward digital infrastructure is clear. However, moving away from traditional paper-based methods introduces […]