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What is the BOOT? Better Off Overall Test Explained The Better Off Overall Test (BOOT) is the central requirement for approval of enterprise agreements in Australia. Administered by the Fair Work Commission, the BOOT ensures that employees covered by an enterprise agreement are not disadvantaged when compared to the relevant modern award. For employers, understanding […]
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Can Shareholders Ask Questions at a Virtual AGM? Yes — shareholders must be able to ask questions at a virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM). Under Australian law, companies are required to provide shareholders with a meaningful opportunity to participate, which includes the ability to ask questions and make comments in real time. As virtual and […]
How to Verify Attendees at a Virtual AGM In today’s increasingly digital corporate environment, virtual Annual General Meetings (AGMs) have become standard practice across Australia. However, one critical requirement remains unchanged: attendee verification. Without robust verification processes, the validity of an AGM—and any resolutions passed—can be called into question. This guide explains how to verify […]
Proxy voting plays a vital role in ensuring shareholder participation at Annual General Meetings (AGMs), particularly when individuals are unable to attend in person. In Australia, proxy voting is governed by strict legal requirements under the Corporations Act, and understanding these rules is essential for companies, company secretaries, and shareholders alike. With the continued rise […]
Online Creditor Meetings Are Permitted — and Increasingly Common In today’s digital-first environment, online creditor meetings are not only permitted in Australia — they are increasingly the norm. Legislative reforms introduced during the COVID-19 period have now been permanently embedded into Australia’s corporate insolvency framework, allowing meetings to be conducted fully online or in hybrid […]
When it comes to enterprise agreement (EA) voting, eligibility is not just a procedural step—it’s a legal requirement. If the wrong employees are included (or excluded), the vote can be challenged and the agreement may be refused approval by the Fair Work Commission (FWC). That’s why understanding exactly who can and cannot vote is critical […]
Creditor voting can feel complex at first glance—and in many ways, it is. Unlike standard voting systems, decisions at creditor meetings often require approval by both a majority in number and a majority in value. This dual-threshold approach is designed to balance fairness between small and large creditors, but it can also create confusion without […]
Your First Strata AGM: A Practical Guide Under the New NSW Compliance Rules For developers, strata managers and newly formed strata committees, the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) of a strata scheme is a pivotal milestone. It marks the transition from developer control to owner governance and sets the operational framework for the building moving […]
NSW Strata Law Changes: What They Mean for Committee Elections — and Why Transparent Voting Matters More Than Ever For strata managers, committee members and owners corporations across New South Wales, recent reforms to strata legislation are more than procedural tweaks. They go to the heart of how committees are elected, how decisions are made, […]
From 1 April 2026, major reforms to NSW strata law come into force that directly affect how Annual General Meetings (AGMs) are run — especially the timing, notices and voting process. With compliance deadlines approaching fast, getting your AGM administration right isn’t optional — it’s a legal obligation. Guide to strata law changes for strata […]
As virtual and hybrid meetings continue to reshape the way Australian organisations govern, compliance has become a critical focus. Whether you’re convening an AGM, SGM or EGM, getting the legal and procedural aspects right is essential to ensure decisions are valid, members’ rights are protected, and your organisation avoids potential challenges. In this guide, we […]
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