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Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Council of the Automobile Association of Northern Territory (AANT) is consulting with members in relation to proposed amendments to the current AANT Constitution.  The amendments aim to modernise governance, embrace best practice, and support AANT's growth as a member-focused organisation in the Northern Territory.  

The proposed changes are designed to:

  • Modernise AANT’s governance framework
  • Ensure alignment with contemporary best practice
  • Strengthen AANT’s ability to grow as a member-focused organisation

To access the full proposed Constitution and the AANT Member Information Pack detailing the amendments, please use the links below.

Download Proposed Constitution   Download Information Pack

How can AANT Members provide feedback?

Consultation Period: 6–20 October 2025

Your feedback is vital to shaping the future of AANT. We invite you to share your views on the proposed changes to our Constitution via the questionnaire below. All responses will be reviewed by the AANT Governance Review Working Group.

1. General Understanding and Support

1.1. Have you read the summary of the proposed constitutional amendments?
1.2. Do you feel the proposed amendments are clearly explained?

2. Objects and Purposes

2.1. Do you support the updated Objects and Purposes clause that better reflects AANT’s evolving role in a rapidly changing mobility landscape, while preserving the core emphasis on motoring advocacy, roadside services, and member benefits?

3. Powers

3.1. Do you agree with the inclusion of digital systems and data privacy management in AANT’s powers?

4. Membership Structure

4.1. Do you support the move to a more flexible membership structure?

5. Governance and Board Composition

5.1. Do you support renaming the governing body from “Council” to “Board”?
5.2. Do you agree with reducing the number of Board members from 10 to 9?
5.4. Do you agree with the proposed Director term limits of three consecutive three-year terms (nine years total), extendable to a fourth only via special Board resolution, and an overall lifetime limit of twelve years within any thirty-year period?

6. Director Accountability and Conflicts of Interest

6.1. Do you support the strengthened provisions for Director attendance and conflict of interest management?

7. Meetings and Remuneration

7.1. Do you agree with reducing the minimum number of Board meetings from 10 to 6 per year?
7.2. Do you support the proposal to allow Director remuneration?

8. Emergency Powers

8.1. Do you support the introduction of Board powers during natural disasters and emergencies?

9. Transitional Provisions

9.1. Do you agree with the transitional arrangements for Directors who have already served more than nine years?

10. Final Thoughts

10.1. Do you have any additional feedback or concerns regarding the proposed amendments?

Next Steps

  • 6–20 October 2025 – Member Feedback Period: Members are invited to review the AANT Member Information Pack and AANT Draft Constitution and are invited to provide feedback via AANT Constitution Member Questionnaire above.
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  • 21-23 October 2025 – Review of Member Feedback: Member feedback will be captured and considered by the AANT Governance Review Working Group. The Working Group is comprised of a nominated group of AANT Directors and the AANT Chief Executive Officer.
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  • 24-29 October 2025 – Revision AANT Draft Constitution: Recommended changes (if any) to the AANT Draft Constitution will be provided to AANT Council by the AANT Governance Review Working Group.
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  • 5 November 2025 – Formal notification of Special General Meeting (SGM) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) to AANT Members: Notification of the SGM and AGM will include the date, time and location of the meetings, agenda items, links to explanatory notes and the AANT Draft Constitution and information on the voting procedure.
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  • 26 November 2025 – AANT Special General Meeting and Annual General Meeting

 

Further Information

AANT President, Trevor Cox and AANT CEO, Simon Matthias are available to respond to Member questions and feedback.

Trevor Cox
President
M: 0408 761 774

Simon Matthias
Chief Executive Officer
M: 0419 851 928

Email questions and feedback can be sent to: governance@aant.com.au