Meeting Voting Methods Explained

If you’ve sat through enough AGMs or committee meetings, you know the moment the chair says, “We’ll take a vote on that.” Suddenly everyone shifts in their seats. Some hands go up tentatively, others stay firmly down. And occasionally someone calls for a poll. After years helping organisations across Australia run everything from small strata […]

Online voting has made it easier than ever for organisations to engage members, employees and stakeholders. Whether it’s an AGM, committee election, enterprise agreement vote, member survey or board resolution, people expect to participate quickly, securely and without unnecessary hurdles. One challenge, however, has remained surprisingly common. A voter is invited to participate but can’t […]

After years working with committees, company secretaries, and boards across Australia, I’ve seen first-hand how associations and not-for-profits operate. Many still rely on processes designed decades ago—paper ballots, manual registers, and in-person-only meetings. But the world has moved on, and so have member expectations. Digital transformation isn’t about chasing the latest tech trend. It’s about […]

You’ve probably sat through an AGM where the vote result comes in and someone immediately asks: “Who watched the count?” In traditional paper ballots, the answer is straightforward—scrutineers standing there, eyes on every bundle. But when voting moves online, the process changes. The principles don’t. As someone who’s supported hundreds of organisational elections across Australia, […]

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 […]

Security has become one of the biggest considerations when organisations choose an online voting provider. Boards, strata managers, unions, member-based organisations and listed companies all handle sensitive information during elections and ballots. It’s only natural that decision-makers want reassurance that their provider takes information security seriously. That’s where ISO/IEC 27001 often enters the conversation. You’ll […]

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, […]

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 […]