The Membership By-Laws are normally amended by a resolution of the Board of Directors.

1. These Membership By-Laws are made pursuant to clause 23 of the Constitution.

2. For new memberships accepted between 1 March and 30 June, the Subscription that is paid pursuant to clause 3.2 of the Constitution will count as payment in full of the Subscription for the following year. Date of effect 11/06/2019

3. Pursuant to clause 6.1 of the Constitution, the following Subscription fees apply.

Financial Year Certified Operators   Non-voting Associates   Foundation member
(minimum payment)
Date of Effect
Individuals &
small business
< $1m
< $6m
in revenue
> $6m
in revenue
Individuals &
small business <$1m
< $6m
in revenue
> $6m
in revenue
2023-24 $120 $250 $600   $120 $250 $600   $250 25/07/2022
2022-23 $120 $250 $600   $120 $250 $600   $250 25/07/2022
Foundation memberships were closed to new members on 30 June 2023.

 

Financial Year   New members   Continuing members   Date of Effect
Full member Associates Foundation Member Full member Associates Foundation Member
2021-22   $10 $10 $250   $10 $10 $250   19/06/2020
2020-21   $10 $10 $250   $10 $10 $250   19/06/2020
2019-20   $10 $10 $250   $0 $0     11/06/2019
2018-19   $10 $10 $250   - -     30/10/2018
Only certified organic operators can be Full members. Any member can become a Foundation member.

The Constitution is available on our website (link).