12966 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 24 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12966 (2026)
Question asked:	07 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Cameron Brewer
Answer received:	20 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12966_2026
Document guid:	dd352ab5-d426-4092-ac27-1b8b3afd193f

12966 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister agree with Moran Law special counsel Louisa Joblin that "clubs and organisations and things - our whole not-for-profit sector - is a core part of what keeps our society trucking", and if so, what advice, if any, does the Minister have for an active incorporated society who has missed the April 2026 re-registration deadline?

Cameron Brewer: Yes. Incorporated societies that wish to continue operating but have missed the deadline can apply to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies to be restored to the register. Once they have a revised constitution compliant with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, the process is straightforward. I encourage these societies to act as soon as possible to minimise disruption to their activities.