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Course Overview

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Developed in partnership with Club Governance, this advanced module provides a rigorous examination of the five core legal duties that govern every director and officer of a licensed club. You will move beyond a general understanding of "doing the right thing" to explore the strict statutory requirements of the Corporations Act and state-based Association legislation, where personal liability is a central reality. This unit equips you with the knowledge to navigate high-stakes decision-making while protecting yourself and the organisation from severe civil and criminal penalties.
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
20 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 details the non-negotiable duty to act in good faith and with a high degree of care, specifically focusing on the board's responsibility to scrutinise financial and compliance reports. You will learn that acting "recklessly" or "negligently" by failing to ask the right questions can lead to personal prosecution, as ignorance is no defence under Australian law.

Directors explore the strict boundaries regarding their authority, including the prohibition against using their board status to gain personal advantages or interfere in daily club operations. This area reinforces that governance power is a collective board right rather than an individual one, requiring directors to avoid becoming operational and respect the role of professional management.

This focus area addresses the board’s duty to protect sensitive commercial and personal data obtained through their position, such as financial records and member lists. You will learn the legal consequences of disclosing boardroom discussions to the media or the public, ensuring that confidential information is never misused to the detriment of the club or for personal benefit.

This section clarifies the essential process for identifying and declaring any conflict of interest, including benefits that may flow to your wider family or associates. You will learn why the most robust protection for a director is to declare the interest early, leave the room during discussions, and ensure their absence is formally recorded in the minutes to avoid allegations of illegal bias.
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.