We have moved
Effective 1 July 2024 our Perth office has relocated to: Level 14 QV1 Building, 250 St Georges Terrace, Perth
All other contact information remains unchanged.
Effective 1 July 2024 our Perth office has relocated to: Level 14 QV1 Building, 250 St Georges Terrace, Perth
All other contact information remains unchanged.
In light of the current circumstances in Melbourne and continued uncertainty on government restrictions on gatherings and non-essential travel throughout Australia, the ability of companies to hold shareholder meetings will invariably be impacted. We would like to remind clients that, subject to any specific requirements in the company’s constitution, companies may rely on the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC’s) current ‘no action position’ to hold virtual meetings and distribute meeting materials electronically provided that members as a whole have a reasonable opportunity to participate. Reliance on ASIC’s ‘no action’ position is subject to a number of conditions as set out in our earlier March update.
For those companies who have already dispatched notices of meeting and had planned physical meetings (but may not be able to proceed due to changes in government restrictions), a number of options are available (subject to the any contrary requirements in the constitution):
Clients are encouraged to contact us in our Melbourne office or our Perth office for further advice by clicking here.