Corporations Act 2001

CHAPTER 2G - MEETINGS  

PART 2G.2 - MEETINGS OF MEMBERS OF COMPANIES  

Note: This Part does not apply to a CCIV or its members. Instead, section 1228A applies a modified version of Part 2G.4 .

Division 7 - Voting at meetings of members  

SECTION 250L   WHEN A POLL IS EFFECTIVELY DEMANDED  

250L(1)   [ Who may demand a poll]  

At a meeting of a company's members, a poll may be demanded by:

(a) at least 5 members entitled to vote on the resolution; or

(b) members with at least 5% of the votes that may be cast on the resolution on a poll; or

(c) the chair.

Note: A proxy may join in the demand for a poll (see paragraph 249Y(1)(c)).

250L(2)   [ Company's constitution]  

If a company has a constitution, the constitution may provide that fewer members or members with a lesser percentage of votes may demand a poll.

250L(3)   [ When poll may be demanded]  

The poll may be demanded:

(a) before a vote is taken; or

(b) before the voting results on a show of hands are declared; or

(c) immediately after the voting results on a show of hands are declared.

250L(4)   [ Percentage of votes]  

The percentage of votes that members have is to be worked out as at the midnight before the poll is demanded.