Transparent leadership

IRTA is steered by practicing agents with term limits and open committees.

The interim council is finalising foundational policies while preparing for the first member-wide election cycle in 2026. Every decision is minuted and tabled to members.

Council

Interim council roles (expressions of interest open).

Chair

Provides strategic direction, oversees regulatory submissions, and convenes the AGM.

Status: Candidate shortlisting underway.

Deputy Chair

Focuses on member engagement, committee coordination, and succession planning.

Status: Expressions of interest welcome.

Secretary

Maintains the register, manages notices, and records disciplinary outcomes.

Status: Acting secretary in place until elections.

Treasurer

Responsible for budgets, independent reviews, and transparent reporting to members.

Status: Nomination period opens May 2026.

Ordinary members

Three general seats ensure regional diversity and technology/education coverage.

Status: Seeking representatives from small and mid-sized firms.

Standing committees

Workstreams agents can join right now.

Policy & Advocacy: Draft submissions, survey members, liaise with Treasury and TPB.
Practice Standards: Build templates, peer reviews, and CPD mappings.
Technology & Cyber: Vet software partners, publish integration playbooks.

How to participate

Send a short bio plus your focus area to pleno1942@gmail.com. Committee meetings run monthly via video conference with quarterly in-person sessions.

Timeline

Milestones between now and the inaugural AGM.

Q2 2026

Membership verification and publication of the audited member register.

Q3 2026

Election rules published, nominations open, and independent returning officer appointed.

Q4 2026

First AGM plus release of the 12-month strategic plan backed by member voting.

State law obligations

Registered with NSW Fair Trading.

IRTA is an incorporated association in New South Wales and complies with the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW). That framework mandates dispute resolution rules, financial reporting, and officer duties that complement our internal Constitution.

Placeholder: the NSW Fair Trading certificate and summary of statutory obligations will be uploaded here once the latest renewal confirmation is issued.

Solvency update: the 2025 audited financial statements and the Director/Auditor declarations confirm the organisation can pay its debts when due. PDFs will be linked here and in the Annual Report section as soon as signatures are finalised.

Management & compliance

Procedures that demonstrate proper management (TPB Items 5 & 6).

(a) Ensuring IRTA is properly managed

Corporate structure: Operates under the IRTA Constitution and By-laws, covering board composition, fiduciary duties, and clause-referenced decision rights.
Accountability: Members receive notice of the Annual General Meeting, vote on motions, and review the published Annual Report.
Financial oversight: Audited Financial Statements are prepared each year for members and regulators.

(b) Enforcing internal rules

Code of Ethics: All voting members sign the IRTA Code and maintain CPE + Professional Indemnity insurance.
Complaints procedure: Formal grievances are lodged via the Complaint Form and heard by the Disciplinary Committee.
Sanctions: The Constitution empowers the Committee to suspend or terminate members who breach the rules.

Governance documents

Constitution & By-laws (public PDF).

Code of Ethics

Provided to members on enrolment (available to regulators upon request).

AGM & Annual Report

Shared with members each year alongside audited financial statements.

Complaints procedure

Complaint form plus Disciplinary Committee terms of reference.

Note for TPB submission: once clause numbering in the Constitution is finalised, cite the exact clauses (e.g., governing board powers, disciplinary authority) alongside the statements above.