Application/Notification by Ambulance Employees Association of Western Australia
Citation: [2026] FWC 3345
What happened
The Ambulance Employees Association of Western Australia (AEAWA) applied for registration as an organisation under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. They also sought leave to alter their rules to comply with the Act and correct a formal error. The current rules allow the Executive Committee to alter the rules, but the AEAWA wants to change this to require a special resolution from members. The association is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA), which has specific requirements for altering rules.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission granted the AEAWA leave to alter its rules. This was to enable compliance with the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 and to correct a formal error related to the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA). The Commission found that the current rules may not fully comply with the RO Act and that altering them to require a special resolution addresses an inconsistency with the Associations Incorporation Act. The change will allow the AEAWA to alter its rules by special resolution.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure that any employee organisations they interact with have rules that comply with relevant legislation, including the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act. This decision highlights the importance of registered organisations adhering to legal requirements regarding rule changes and governance.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware of the rules governing their employee organisations and how those rules can be changed. This decision demonstrates a process for ensuring these rules are legally compliant and reflect member rights.
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