Online Voting Insights & Resources

Creditor meetings are where the real decisions get made in an insolvency process. Appointments, fees, restructures — it all lands here. On paper, the voting rules look straightforward. In practice, they can get tricky quickly. The key issue is that creditor voting doesn’t rely on a single majority. You need two: one by number, and […]

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 […]

AGM Digital Governance Embracing virtual Annual General Meetings (AGMs) has become the norm in 2024, offering a streamlined and efficient approach. Utilising cutting-edge virtual meeting platforms and expert service teams ensures a professional and seamless AGM experience. A pivotal element of AGMs remains the voting process. Whether it’s ratifying the minutes from the previous meeting […]

With more and more of us turning to virtual interactions these days, it’s important to know how to properly engage with others online. This is especially true when it comes to video conferencing software, which are being used mostly for online learning, company events, and annual general meetings. It can be tempting to just use […]

When choosing the right technology for an annual general meeting (AGM), there are some important factors to consider. One is to think about the goals of the AGM and what technology will best support those goals. For instance, you might want to take into account utilising a video conferencing platform if the objective is to […]

Hybrid meetings provide flexibility, allowing people to participate wherever they are. As long as the arrangements are made to meet certain constitutional governance requirements, such as quorum and attendance management as well as options for proxy voting, the results of hybrid meetings are deemed as valid and acceptable as their fully in-person counterparts. With the […]

Karstens conferencing business solutions has partnered with Vero Voting, one of the reputable AGM service providers. For all clients in Australia, this partnership will offer a “one stop shop” to conduct AGMs and EGMs. In the most modern settings, Karstens offers the best conferencing experiences in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Auckland. A personalized experience […]