Constitution

The Australian Lipid Society is an incorporated, not-for-profit association governed by a constitution adopted under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (Western Australia). The constitution sets out the Society’s objects, membership rules, governance structure, election procedures, financial arrangements, and dispute resolution processes.

Key Provisions

A summary of the constitution’s main provisions:

• Objects: advancement of lipid biology and biochemistry in Australia, with the Australian Lipid Meeting as the Society’s flagship activity.
• Membership: open to anyone aged 16 or over who is based in or connected to Australia and supports the Society’s objects. There are no joining or annual fees.
• Governance: a management committee of four office holders (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer) and up to two auxiliary members, elected at the Annual General Meeting.
• Term cycle: committee terms align with the Australian Lipid Meeting cycle, with elections every two years.
• Not-for-profit: all income is applied solely toward the Society’s objects; no property or income may be distributed to members.

For the full text and all provisions, please refer to the downloadable PDF.

Amendments

The constitution may only be altered by special resolution at a general meeting, requiring at least 21 days’ written notice to members and approval by at least 75% of members present and voting. Approved changes are lodged with the Western Australian Commissioner within 28 days, as required by the Act.