Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Victoria) is the act of the

Parliament of Victoria The Parliament of Victoria is the bicameral legislature of the Australian state of Victoria that follows a Westminster-derived parliamentary system. It consists of the King, represented by the Governor of Victoria, the Legislative Assembly an ...

in Australia to make provision for the incorporation of certain

association Association may refer to: *Club (organization), an association of two or more people united by a common interest or goal *Trade association, an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry *Voluntary associatio ...

s, for the regulation of these

incorporated association Incorporation is the formation of a new corporation. The corporation may be a business, a nonprofit organization, sports club, or a local government of a new city or town. In the United States Specific incorporation requirements in the United ...

s. It was assented to on 5 January 1982 and came into operation on 1 July 1983 after being printed in the ''Government Gazette'' on 25 May 1983 (p. 1238). Among other changes, it amended the Evidence Act 1958. Consumer Affairs Victoria administers this legislation.

Purpose

The aim of the act is to provide a way for the: * registration and incorporation of associations * regulation, accountability and governance of associations

External links

Legislation Administered by Consumer Affairs Victoria

Legislation on AustLII

References

{{reflist Victoria (state) legislation 1981 in Australian law 1980s in Victoria (state)