Introduction Read the full amendments paper .
There have been in excess of 15,000 associations incorporated under this Act. Because of difficulties which are addressed in this Paper, it is not possible to identify how many of the associations are actually operating or, indeed, are still in existence. The Act was introduced as a replacement for the Associations Incorporation Act 1895. During the nine years of its operation, it has become apparent, both to administrators and those members of the public affected by its operation, that the Act has a number of significant deficiencies. Those deficiencies give rise to legal uncertainties, administrative inefficiencies and public frustration.