Section 250MA — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Requirements for a special resolution

For a resolution of a company to have effect as a special resolution:

(a) notice given under section 249J of the meeting at which the resolution is proposed must include the information required by paragraph 249L(1)(c) in relation to the resolution; and

(b) the resolution must be passed by at least 75% of the votes cast by members who are entitled to vote on the resolution; and

(c) the resolution must be otherwise valid.

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Related sections

s 250K — Matters on which a poll may be demanded
s 250L — When a poll is effectively demanded
s 250M — When and how polls must be taken (replaceable rule—see section 135)
s 250N — Public company must hold AGM
s 250P — Extension of time for holding AGM
s 250PAA — Exemptions by ASIC—class orders relating to externally‑administered companies

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