Section 250L — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

(1) At a meeting of a company’s members, a poll may be demanded by:

(a) at least 5 members entitled to vote on the resolution; or

(b) members with at least 5% of the votes that may be cast on the resolution on a poll; or

(c) the chair.

Note: A proxy may join in the demand for a poll (see paragraph 249Y(1)(c)).

(2) If a company has a constitution, the constitution may provide that fewer members or members with a lesser percentage of votes may demand a poll.

(3) The poll may be demanded:

(a) before a vote is taken; or

(b) before the voting results on a show of hands are declared; or

(c) immediately after the voting results on a show of hands are declared.

(4) The percentage of votes that members have is to be worked out as at the midnight before the poll is demanded.

Related sections

• s 250J — How voting is carried out (replaceable rule—see section 135)
• s 250JA — Certain resolutions must be decided on a poll—listed companies
• s 250K — Matters on which a poll may be demanded
• s 250M — When and how polls must be taken (replaceable rule—see section 135)
• s 250MA — Requirements for a special resolution
• s 250N — Public company must hold AGM

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