The personal information collected from members is what is required to provide membership and support services in furthering the objects of the association. In this respect, the association is committed to the provisions of the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988, as amended.

(1) Members:

(a) have the right to access, and if necessary correct, the personal information held in respect of their Membership of the association; and
(b) may advise the secretary in writing to withhold publication of all or part of their collected personal information in any communication, magazine, journal or newsletter published by or under the authority of the association.

(2) The association:

(a) shall not share Members’ personal information with other entities other than to those who may be contracted to undertake association initiated mailing services and then only under a confidentiality agreement;
(b) may, from time to time, request members to voluntarily update personal information held on their behalf by the association.