Wikimedia Australia/Organisation Group/Structures

Types

Co-operative

Prohibitively expensive to run Australia wide. Must register as a "foreign co-op" in every state.

Incorporated Association

An incorporated association is a means by which a small organisation (similar to a club) can form a legal entity separate from its members. The organisation can sue, be sued, enter into contracts in its own name and is formally recognised. These organisations typically have relatively low overheads and modest reporting requirements.

For Australia wide recognition must apply to be an Australian body

Victoria

Will not allow us to have online meetings

NSW

May allow us to have online meetings

Company

Suitable for larger organisations and is the most flexible. Also the most expensive to run and must be audited unless an exemption is granted by ASIC. Automatically recognised Australia wide.