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Date:
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Tuesday, 19 November 2024
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Time:
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6:00 pm AEDT
5:00 pm AEST
5:30 pm ACDT
4:30 pm ACST
3:00 pm AWST
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Returning Officer:
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Computershare |
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Yoni Ungar, Senior Lawyer, Moores
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To attend:
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Members and their proxies will be able to attend the meeting in real time via the Computershare online platform using a computer, tablet or mobile device with an internet connection.
Online registration will open 30 minutes before the AGM commences. APS recommends members log into to the online platform at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for the AGM.
To attend the meeting:
- In your web browser, visit https://meetnow.global/MCLC7YT
- Please ensure your web browser is up to date and compatible. You will need the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox.
- Click ‘Join Meeting Now’.
- Enter your APS member number and postcode.
- Proxy-holders will need to contact Computershare on +61 3 9415 4024 after proxy appointments have closed (i.e. on the day before or on the day of the AGM) to obtain login details.
- If you are an overseas member, please select the country of your registered APS membership from the drop-down list.
- Accept the Terms and Conditions and click ‘Continue’.
More information regarding participating in the AGM online (including browser requirements) can be found in the Computershare online meeting guide.
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Meeting papers:
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AGM Agenda (includes resolutions and explanatory notes)
2023 AGM Minutes
APS Annual Report
APS Financial Statements
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Apologies:
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If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to convey your apologies, please contact the Company Secretary on [email protected]. |
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Questions:
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Questions on items of business may be submitted in advance of the meeting. Please contact the Company Secretary on [email protected]. Please note that individual written responses will not be provided.
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Who can attend:
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All APS members, or their appointed proxies, are entitled to attend the AGM.
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Who can vote:
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Honorary Fellows, Fellows, Members and Associate Members can vote on AGM business prior to the meeting and/or appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf. A proxy does not need to be an APS Member.
You must be a current and financial member on the date of this Notice, Friday 25 October 2024, to be able to vote on AGM business or appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf.
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Appointing a Proxy:
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To appoint a proxy and/or vote prior to the meeting online.
- Visit http://www.votingservices.com.au/aps (you will be directed to a Computershare website)
- Enter your Member Number and your postcode
- Enter the name of your proxy (if appointing one)
- Enter your voting instructions (if you chose to submit a directed proxy).
The Returning Officer (Computershare) must receive your completed proxy appointment by 6:00 pm (AEDT) on Sunday 17 November 2024.
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Proxy Voting:
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Honorary Fellows, Fellows, Members and Associate Members who were current and financial Members as at the date of this Notice, Friday 25 October 2024, can direct their proxy on how to vote by placing a mark in one of the boxes for each item of business. Your vote(s) will then be allocated in accordance with your directions.
If you do not mark any of the boxes, your appointed proxy may vote as they choose to during the meeting.
If you mark more than one box for an item of business, your vote for that item will be invalid.
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Meeting quorum:
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In accordance with clause 57 of the APS Constitution, the quorum at a General Meeting will be 50 Elected Members (Honorary Fellows, Fellows, Members and Associate Members).
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Meeting Chair:
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In accordance with clause 59 of the APS Constitution, the President, Dr Catriona Davis-McCabe, will chair the AGM.
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For more information:
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Please contact the Company Secretary on [email protected] for more information.
Alternatively, contact the APS on 1800 333 497.
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