THE CORPORATIONS LAW

CHAPTER 2G - MEETINGS

PART 2G.2 - MEETINGS OF MEMBERS OF COMPANIES

Division 5 - Holding meetings of members

SECTION 249V   AUDITOR'S RIGHT TO BE HEARD AT GENERAL MEETINGS  

249V(1)  [Attendance at meeting]  

A company's auditor is entitled to attend any general meeting of the company.

249V(2)  [Entitlement to be heard]  

The auditor is entitled to be heard at the meeting on any part of the business of the meeting that concerns the auditor in their capacity as auditor.

249V(3)  [Retirement or removal from office]  

The auditor is entitled to be heard even if:

(a)  the auditor retires at the meeting; or

(b)  the meeting passes a resolution to remove the auditor from office.

249V(4)  [Auditor's representative]  

The auditor may authorise a person in writing as their representative for the purpose of attending and speaking at any general meeting.

Note 1:

At an AGM, members may ask the auditor questions (see section 250T).

Note 2:

For when a company must have an auditor, see Part 2M.3.