What to Look for in a Secure Online Voting Platform

This is one of those questions where the answer depends entirely on what kind of voting you’re talking about. People often assume “online voting” is either broadly allowed or broadly prohibited. In reality, Australia draws a very clear line between government elections and organisational or private voting. Understanding that distinction is critical — especially if […]

When an enterprise agreement goes to a vote, the mechanics matter just as much as the outcome. I’ve seen more than a few agreements delayed — or worse, rejected — because eligibility wasn’t handled properly. It’s not usually deliberate. It’s often a simple misunderstanding about who can and can’t vote. The catch is this: if […]

Proxy voting sits at the heart of corporate and strata governance in Australia. Whether it’s a company AGM, a strata meeting, or a trustee decision, proxy voting ensures that members and stakeholders can still have their say—even when they can’t attend in person. Done properly, it strengthens participation, improves transparency, and helps organisations stay compliant. […]

A “no” vote on an enterprise agreement can feel like a setback—but it’s important to understand that it is not the end of the process. In Australia’s workplace relations framework, a rejected agreement simply means the proposal hasn’t met the required level of employee support yet. From here, employers have several clear pathways forward. The […]

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 […]

Enterprise bargaining in Australia has always involved careful procedural steps. However, recent changes to the Protected Action Ballot (PAB) process have introduced additional compliance requirements that employers, unions and workplace relations professionals must navigate. One of the most significant developments is the introduction of compulsory conciliation conferences during the ballot period, which has added another […]

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, […]

The Fair Work Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2024 introduced major changes to enterprise bargaining that took effect in February 2025. For employers holding EA ballots in 2026, the compliance bar is now higher — and the risks of getting it wrong have increased. From updated model terms to new multi-employer bargaining rules, understanding what changed […]

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 […]