Co-operative form 01 - Application to approve co-operative’s rules and formation disclosure statement

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Cooperative

This form must be submitted at least 35 days prior to the co-operative's formation meeting If needed, you can apply for, or a shorter timeframe using the Form 12 - Application for an extension or abridgement (shortening) of time.

What do I need to complete a form

To complete the submission of the form you must:

  • Complete all the relevant sections of the form.
  • Make sure you have provided all supporting documents.
  • Sign the declaration.
  • Pay the application fee.

The following supporting documents must also accompany this form:

  • Draft rules: A draft of the proposed rules for the co-operative, including active membership provisions. We recommend using one of the sets of the co-operatvie model rules to draft the proposed rules. Co-operative's that intend to make significant changes to the model rules or write its own rules should consider seeking professinoal legal assistance.
  • Draft Formation Disclosure Statement: A draft formation disclosure statement for the proposed co-operative must be provided for any distributing co-operatives, and any non-distributing co-operatives directed by the Registrar. A template disclosure statement is available on Disclosure Statement Co-op Template

How to submit

Once you have all your supporting documents ready, you can lodge the form in one of the three way:

Online By Post In Person (including payments)
Lodge and pay for your form.

Download the form and after completing post it to:

Associatons and Charities
Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Locked Bag 100
EAST PERTH WA 6892

Pay by credit card or BPAY:

Once we recieve your form you will be issued with a Payment Number (PN) so you can make payment using our secure online payment portal.

Pay by cheque or money order:

Attach a cheque or money order made out to "Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety" to the completed form.

Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.30pm

Customer Service
Level 1, Manson Bird Building 
303 Sevenoaks Street
CANNINGTON

 

Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact the Association and Charities Branch on 1300 30 40 74 (within Australia) or email

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Last updated 14 Aug 2024

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