M1: Learner Manual

11. Legal Requirements

Each State or Territory has its own regulator that oversees co-operatives and associations.

State/ Territory	Authority	Web Address
Australian Capital Territory	Access Canberra	https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/s/article/incorporated-associations-tab-overview
New South Wales	Office of Fair Trading	www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/associations-and-co-operatives/associations
Northern Territory	Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade	https://nt.gov.au/industry/licences/incorporated-associations
Queensland	Office of Fair Trading	https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/associations-charities-and-non-for-profits/incorporated-associations
South Australia	Consumer and Business Services	www.cbs.sa.gov.au/
Tasmania	Consumer Building and Occupational Services	https://www.cbos.tas.gov.au/topics/clubs-fundraising/incorporated-associations
Victoria	Consumer Affairs	www.consumer.vic.gov.au
Western Australia	Consumer Protection Division of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety	https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/books/inc-guide-incorporated-associations-western-australia