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Course Overview

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Developed in partnership with Club Governance, this advanced module explores the constitutional framework that serves as the legal foundation for every club and incorporated association. You will examine the critical hierarchy between enabling legislation, your club’s constitution, and supplemental by-laws to ensure your governance practices remain legally compliant. This unit provides directors with a high-level understanding of how to manage member grievances, uphold natural justice, and navigate the complex 75% majority requirement for constitutional evolution.
Governance is most effective when you understand how all the pieces fit together.
By completing the full 201 series, you will gain a thorough overview of your duties as a board member on various complex issued facing licensed clubs and hospitality venues.
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Training Outcome
Certificate of Completion
Course Duration
30 minutes
Course Delivery
100% Online, self-paced
Assessments
Interactive Quizzes
Valid In
All states
Same-Day Certificates
Statements of attainments can be issued on the same day as course completion. See the T&Cs below for more information.

Certificates

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You will receive a certificate of completion on the same day as when you submit your assessments if the below conditions are met:
  • All assessments submitted before 4 pm AEST
  • You earn 100% on your assessments (delivered throughout video as pop up quizzes)
While we aim to send all certificates and Statement of Attainments on the same day, occasionally, there can be delays of up to 2 days, especially around public holidays. Please contact our support team via live chat or at 0738788977.

Key Learning Outcomes 

Key topics covered in this module include:

This section establishes the constitution as a binding contract between the club and its members, necessitating that all board actions align with the organisation's stated "objects" or purpose. You will learn that while the board has the primary right to interpret the constitution, any formal changes require a rigorous 75% special resolution from members and subsequent approval by the relevant regulator.

Directors will learn to distinguish between the constitution, by-laws, and policies, ensuring that supplemental rules never seek to override the foundation document. This area focuses on using by-laws as a flexible tool for board-level clarification while maintaining operational policies separately to avoid cluttering the club's core legal framework.

This focus area details the board's obligation to make unbiased decisions using a "due process" that considers the interests of the broader membership and external stakeholders. You will explore the tenets of natural justice—including fair hearings and unbiased review panels—to ensure that member disciplinary matters are handled with procedural fairness to protect the club from legal challenges.

The final section outlines the specific statutory rights of members, such as the right to inspect certain records, requisition meetings, and receive financial statements within strict timeframes. You will understand your duty to remain accountable to these "mini-democracies," ensuring the board respects the presumptive trust placed in them by the members who elected them.
To extend your learning, each module includes a curated, downloadable resource sheet featuring essential links and tools—we’ve done the heavy lifting, so you have the industry’s best guidance right at your fingertips!

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Additional Information

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To complete the course you will need the following:

Email Address

A unique personal email address

Electronic Device

A suitable device with a strong internet connection to do the course.