Online Voting Insights & Resources

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 […]

When organisations make important decisions, one of the first questions is usually simple: Should every vote count equally, or should some votes carry more weight than others? This is where weighted voting comes in. Weighted voting is a voting method where each voter’s influence is not necessarily identical. Instead of every person receiving one equal […]

When members can’t attend a meeting, governance shouldn’t grind to a halt. That’s exactly why proxy voting exists. It allows eligible members to appoint another person to vote on their behalf, helping organisations achieve a quorum, maintain participation and make valid decisions even when attendance is limited. Despite being a familiar part of AGMs and […]

Annual general meetings have changed significantly over the past few years. Shareholders increasingly expect the same level of convenience and accessibility from corporate processes that they experience in other areas of their lives. Paper forms, manual vote counting and complicated proxy processes can create unnecessary administrative work and make it harder for shareholders to participate. […]

Voting has always been central to good governance. Whether it is electing a committee, approving resolutions at an AGM, selecting board members, or allowing members to have their say on important decisions, the integrity of the voting process matters. However, many organisations are finding that traditional voting methods no longer meet the expectations of modern […]

Annual General Meetings have changed dramatically over the past few years. What was once a room full of raised hands, paper proxy forms and manual vote counting has become a mix of in-person, hybrid and fully online meetings. Organisations now expect members to participate from anywhere while still maintaining transparency, security and confidence in every […]