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Form A6
Application to register change of objects or
constitution
Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (section 10)
Sep 2016
When should this form be lodged?
This form must be lodged when an association changes its
objects or constitution.
The form must be lodged within 28 days after the special
resolution approving the change of objects or constitution being
passed.
A change of constitution or objects takes effect when it is
registered by NSW Fair Trading.
Association details (part 1)
Please ensure the correct name and registration number of the
association is included in this section.
Special resolution (part 2)
The terms of the special resolution (motion) approved by the
members of the association must be set out here. If there is
insufficient room a copy of the special resolution must be
attached to this form.
Do not attach minutes of meetings.
Please read this information before completing this form.
This form can be completed in Adobe Reader and saved for your records.
Declaration (part 3)
The declaration must be completed by a person authorised by
the committee.
* If you are dissatisfied with the decision made on your
* application, in the first instance, you may apply in writing to
* Fair Trading to have the decision reviewed.
* If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the internal
* review you may apply to the NSW Civil and Administrative
* Tribunal for a review of the decision.
What if my application is refused?
* The application will be reviewed. You will be notified in
* writing if further information is required.
* This form may be returned if:
* * it is not completed correctly,
* * it does not have the necessary attachments,
* * it is not lodged within 28 days after the special resolution
* * being passed, or
* * it is received without payment.
* If your application is approved, the application will be
* registered and you will receive written confirmation.
* If your application is refused, you will receive written
* notification of the reasons.
* If any change occurs in the information you have provided in
* your application, you must notify NSW Fair Trading as soon
* as possible.
What happens when you lodge your application?
The above information is intended as a guide only and is included to assist you in completing and lodging this form. This page is not
part of the form. If required, professional advice should be obtained regarding the matters dealt with in this form.
Contacting Registry Services
Telephone (02) 6333 1400 or 1800 502 042
Mail Registry Services
PO Box 22
Bathurst NSW 2795
Email registryinquiries@finance.nsw.gov.au
Website www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
Language assistance
Telephone - 13 14 50
Ask for an interpreter in your language.
TTY - 1300 723 404
Telephone service for the hearing impaired.
Changing the objects or constitution of an incorporated
association
The constitution or objects of an association can only be changed
by special resolution. Information on:
* the matters that must be addressed in the constitution, and
* the procedure to adopt a new constitution or to change the
* constitution or objects,
is available on the Fair Trading website at
www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au.
When changing the constitution it is important to ensure:
* the amendments do not create any inconsistencies within the
* constitution,
* the amended constitution complies with the requirements of
* the Act, and
* the application to register the change(s) is lodged within
* 28 days after the special resolution is passed.
How to lodge and pay
* By email to registrylodgements@finance.nsw.gov.au
.
* By post to Registry Services, PO Box 22, Bathurst NSW 2795.
* In person at any Service NSW Centre. For the address of
* your nearest Service NSW Centre please telephone 13 77 88
* or visit www.service.nsw.gov.au/service-centre.
* The application fee must be paid at the time of application.
* There is no GST payable.
* Payment can be made by:
* * cheque or money order made payable to NSW Fair Trading,
* * or
* * credit card by completing the payment details on last page.
How to lodge and pay (cont.)
* When paying by credit card a surcharge of 0.40% will be
* charged on the total amount due.
* Receipts will only be issued on request.