Online Voting Insights & Resources

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 […]

After years helping committees run elections and member votes, I’ve seen both sides of the ballot box. Some organisations still swear by stacks of paper and manual counts. Others have switched to electronic systems and wonder how they ever managed without them. Neither approach is perfect, but understanding the real differences helps you choose what […]

After two decades helping Australian organisations run member votes, I’ve seen the same problems crop up time and again with paper-based or manual processes. A misplaced proxy form. A tally sheet that doesn’t add up. Someone accidentally counting the same ballot twice. These aren’t dramatic failures — they’re the quiet, everyday mistakes that erode trust […]

Running elections or member ballots for boards, strata schemes, unions, associations, or not-for-profits has changed. More committees and company secretaries are turning to online options to reach dispersed members and boost participation. But one question always comes up: how do you know it’s secure? I’ve spent years supporting organisations through AGMs, board elections, and governance […]

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 […]

Australia has a proud history with the secret ballot. We invented the modern version back in the 1850s, and it quickly spread around the world because it cut down on bullying, bribery, and public pressure at the ballot box. Yet in many member organisations, strata schemes, unions, and associations, the question still comes up: should […]

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 […]

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 […]