Section 252J — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

A notice of a meeting of a registered scheme’s members must:

(a) set out:

(i) if there is only one location at which the members who are entitled to physically attend the meeting may do so—the date, time and place for the meeting; and

(ii) if there are 2 or more locations at which the members who are entitled to physically attend the meeting may do so—the date and time for the meeting at each location, and the main location for the meeting; and

(iii) if virtual meeting technology is to be used in holding the meeting—sufficient information to allow the members to participate in the meeting by means of the technology; and

(b) state the general nature of the meeting’s business; and

(c) if a special or extraordinary resolution is to be proposed at the meeting—set out an intention to propose the special or extraordinary resolution and state the resolution; and

(d) contain a statement setting out the following information:

(i) that the member has a right to appoint a proxy;

(ii) that the proxy does not need to be a member of the registered scheme;

(iii) that if the member appoints 2 proxies the member may specify the proportion or number of votes the proxy is appointed to exercise; and

(e) specify at least one of the following:

(i) a place for the purposes of receipt of proxy appointments and proxy appointment authorities;

(ii) sufficient information to allow members to comply with section 252Z by means of an electronic communication.

Note: There may be other requirements for disclosure to members.

Related sections

• s 252F — Amount of notice of meetings
• s 252G — Notice of meetings of members to members, directors and auditors
• s 252H — Auditors entitled to other communications
• s 252K — Notice of adjourned meetings
• s 252L — Members’ resolutions
• s 252M — Responsible entity giving notice of members’ resolutions

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