Electronic Ballot Software vs Paper Ballots: Which Is Better?

Annual General Meetings are built on trust. Members trust that their votes will be counted correctly. Directors trust the integrity of the results. Company secretaries and governance professionals trust that the meeting complies with legal and organisational requirements. Increasingly, that trust also depends on technology. As more Australian organisations conduct hybrid and virtual AGMs, the […]

An AGM might only last a few hours, but the decisions made during it can affect an organisation for months or even years. Directors may be elected. Resolutions may be approved. Members may decide on constitutional changes. Shareholders may vote on significant corporate matters. That makes the voting process more than an administrative exercise. It […]

Many organisations already use Microsoft 365, so it’s no surprise that Microsoft Forms is often the first tool people consider when planning an AGM vote. It’s familiar, quick to set up, and doesn’t appear to cost anything extra. For a simple staff survey, that’s perfectly reasonable. An Annual General Meeting, however, is a governance process—not […]

AGM Voting Software vs Google Forms: Choosing the Right Tool for Your Organisation Running an Annual General Meeting involves much more than asking members to select an option on a screen. Behind every AGM vote is a responsibility to ensure the right people can vote, voting rules are followed, results are accurate and members have […]

Many organisations already use Zoom to host Annual General Meetings (AGMs), committee meetings and member briefings. It’s familiar, easy to join, and works well for presentations and discussions. A common question follows: “If we’re already using Zoom, can’t we just use its Poll feature for voting?” It’s a reasonable question—but the answer depends on what […]

After years working with committees, company secretaries and boards across Australia, I’ve seen plenty of confusion around meetings. People often use “general meeting” and “AGM” interchangeably, but they serve quite different purposes. Getting this right matters more than you might think—especially when compliance, member trust and smooth decision-making are on the line. What Is a […]

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 […]

Running an Annual General Meeting is one of those governance tasks that looks straightforward until something goes wrong. As someone who’s supported hundreds of AGMs across companies, not-for-profits, strata schemes, unions and associations, I’ve seen the same issues crop up time and again. Most aren’t caused by bad intent – they’re the result of tight […]

Annual General Meetings (AGMs) are more than an annual obligation. They’re one of the most important opportunities an organisation has to demonstrate transparency, accountability and good governance. A well-run AGM gives members confidence that decisions are made fairly, directors remain accountable, and voting is conducted accurately. A poorly managed AGM can lead to disputes, procedural […]

Virtual AGMs are no longer a temporary solution. For many Australian organisations, they have become a normal part of governance. The challenge is that running an AGM online is not the same as moving a physical meeting onto Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Boards often focus on the technology first. In practice, the real risks usually […]