Commonwealth Numbered Acts

CORPORATIONS ACT 1989 No. 109 of 1989 - SECT 256

256. (1) A printed copy of:

   (a)  each special resolution;

   (b)  each resolution or agreement that binds a class of shareholders,
        whether or not agreed to by all the members of that class; and

   (c)  each document or resolution that attaches rights to shares (whether or
        not in substitution for other rights) and is not otherwise required to
        be lodged under this Act; shall, except where otherwise expressly
        provided by this Act, within 1 month after the passing of the
        resolution or the making of the agreement or document, be lodged by
        the company.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a Table A proprietary company
in relation to a resolution, agreement or document unless it affects the
company's articles in relation to the company's status as a proprietary
company.

(3) Where articles have not been registered, a member may request the company
to furnish him, her or it with a printed copy of any resolution, document or
agreement to which subsection (1) applies, or would but for subsection (2)
apply, and, where such a request is made, the company shall send the copy to
that person:

   (a)  if the company requires payment of an amount not exceeding the
        prescribed amount-within 21 days after payment of the amount is
        received by the company or within such longer period as the Commission
        approves; or

   (b)  in a case to which paragraph (a) does not apply-within 21 days after
        the request is made or within such longer period as the Commission
        approves.