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An association is a formal organisation of people with a shared purpose, such as a professional association for people in the same industry or an incorporated association established under state or territory law. Professional associations promote standards and education within a field, while incorporated associations are typically not-for-profit organisations with a distinct legal identity. The term can also refer to the act of associating or the state of being associated, or to a mental connection between ideas or concepts.
Types of Associations
Professional Associations: Groups of professionals from a specific industry who work to maintain high standards, educate members, and ensure ethical conduct.
Incorporated Associations: Legal entities created under state or territory laws, usually established as not-for-profit organisations with their own governing committee and set of rules.
Trade Associations: Businesses that join together to promote their common interests.
Voluntary Associations: Any group of individuals, such as environmental groups or learned societies, who form a body to accomplish a shared purpose.
Key Characteristics
Common Purpose: Members come together for a shared interest, goal, or profession.
Formal Structure: Associations often have a formal structure, including rules and a governing committee.
Legal Status: Incorporated associations are legally distinct entities separate from their members.
Regulation: Incorporated associations in Australia are governed by specific state and territory laws, such as the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 in Queensland.
Examples
CPA Australia, CA ANZ, and the Institute of Public Accountants: are professional associations for accountants.
The Associations Forum: is a national body supporting associations in Australia.