All MIAL members are bound by our Constitution, a copy of which can be obtained by emailing admin@mial.com.au.
Membership categories
There are three categories to MIAL membership:
- Full member organisation
- Associate member
- Honorary member
Full member
A full member shall be any person which, either in its own right or through a wholly owned company or subsidiary:
- has capital invested (including people) in activities/operations relating to maritime assets in the Australian maritime industry; or
- that otherwise has or is involved in actual or potential activities, operations or interests in the Australian maritime industry.
Associate member
An associate member may be any person who, in the opinion of the MIAL Board, would benefit the objectives of the Association.
Honorary member
An honorary member is an individual who has provided exemplary service to MIAL, its predecessor organisations or the industry more broadly. Honorary membership is bestowed entirely at the discretion of the MIAL Board.
In addition, unless expressly restricted by the constitution, MIAL can make any formal or informal arrangement with any other association, organisation, group, business or individual that it determines in its discretion will benefit the objectives of MIAL. The terms of such an arrangement will be as agreed between those party to any such agreement.
Acceptance of membership
MIAL membership commences on acceptance of membership application in accordance with the MIAL constitution.
Transfer of membership
MIAL membership and its rights are personal to the member and are not transferable.
Membership guarantee
As a company limited by guarantee, MIAL full members provide a guarantee under the MIAL Constitution in the event of a winding up. The guarantee is limited to $100.
Membership fees
Membership fees are invoiced quarterly for full members and annually for associate members. Specific arrangements are considered in special circumstances.
Membership fees are GST inclusive.
Payments
Terms of payment and invoicing
Payment is required within seven days from date of invoice.
Payment method
Payment can be made by EFT. MIAL’s bank details are provided with the invoice.
A remittance advice with payment details should be sent to admin@mial.com.au.
Cancellation/refund policy
Membership commitment is for 12 months. Members are required to provide three (3) months’ notice of resignation.
MIAL does not provide refunds on membership fees.
Expected standards of behaviour
Members are expected to adhere to the following standards of behaviour at any MIAL course, event or meeting:
- At all times follow, comply with and abide by all reasonable directions of venue staff including members of the MIAL secretariat
- Recognise the venue’s (as appropriate) right to make judgement on, and enforce its responsibilities for, the responsible service of alcohol
- Behave in a responsible, respectful and lawful manner towards other attendees, who may include conference delegates, venue staff, MIAL staff and/or its agents
- Acknowledge that where individuals, known or associated with an organisation, whether or not that organisation is a MIAL member, behave in a way that could constitute a breach of employee policies, work health and safety obligations or code of conduct, such conduct may be reported to the relevant organisation for investigation.
Termination of membership
Any category of member can have their membership terminated by MIAL in the event that MIAL, or in the case of a Full Members, the Board of Directors by simple majority, determine that the organisation or individuals continued membership of MIAL runs contrary to its objectives or its Constitution provided such decision is permitted by law.
Privacy
By submitting a Membership Application Form, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the MIAL Privacy Policy and agree with and consent to the practices described in that Privacy Policy.
General
From time to time, we may update these Terms and Conditions. The updated Terms and Conditions will apply to all membership applications from the time of posting on our website onwards.
[This page was last updated on 26/02/2025]
