A long-standing WA State Government initiative offering low-risk prisoners as a workforce for community projects presents a significant, yet often overlooked, opportunity for regional clubs to manage maintenance costs, address …
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Thousands of WA Clubs Face Deregistration Risk Over Annual Reporting
Club managers and committees are on notice after a WA State Government agency warned that nearly 5,000 incorporated associations, including numerous sporting and community clubs, are at risk of being …
Wage Compliance Spotlight: Regulator’s Audit of Hospitality Sector Serves as Warning for Clubs
A recent state government compliance blitz on Perth’s hospitality sector, which uncovered significant levels of employee underpayment and poor record-keeping, should be considered a critical warning for all club managers. …
New ‘Banned in One, Banned in All’ Law Tightens Child Safety Checks for WA Clubs
For any club engaging with children, a significant legislative change is now in motion that will directly impact volunteer and staff screening. New laws introduced to the Western Australian Parliament …
Navigating ANZAC Day and Easter: A Guide to Trading Hours and Compliance for WA Clubs
With the Easter long weekend and the ANZAC Day public holiday fast approaching, club managers must prepare for a complex set of trading regulations and staff pay entitlements. Understanding these …
New $5,000 Grants to Boost Female Participation in Club Sport
Sporting clubs across Western Australia now have access to a new funding stream designed to tackle the significant drop-off in sports participation among teenage girls. The Cook Government has launched …
WA Government Launches New Program to Reward Volunteers and Fund Clubs
A new state-wide initiative launched by the Cook Government presents a significant opportunity for clubs to recognise their most dedicated volunteers and secure a direct financial injection of $2,500. The …
ATO Issues Critical Fundraising Guidance for Clubs Amidst Natural Disasters
Recent natural disasters in the eastern states have prompted a crucial advisory from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on the legal and tax requirements for fundraising. For any Western Australian …
AIS Compliance: A Critical Deadline to Safeguard Your Club’s Incorporation Status
For club management, the annual submission of an Association’s Information Statement (AIS) is a fundamental compliance requirement that directly protects your club’s legal status. According to the Department of Consumer …
Need help with updating or re-writing your Club’s Constitution Model Rules?
Currently Clubs do not have a deadline to update their constitutions. The Associations and Co-operatives Legislation Amendment Act 2025 is now in force, meaning that any changes clubs make to …