目录 | CONTENTS
01 第一章 总则
Chapter I – General Provisions
02 第二章 宗旨与职能
Chapter II – Objects and Functions
03 第三章 会员
Chapter III – Membership
04 第四章 治理结构
Chapter IV – Governance and Management
05 第五章 会议与决策
Chapter V – Meetings and Decision-Making
06 第六章 治理义务、利益冲突与行为规范
Chapter VI – Governance Duties, Conflicts of Interest and Conduct
07 第七章 财务与资产管理
Chapter VII – Financial and Asset Management
08 第八章 纪律与争议解决
Chapter VIII – Disciplinary Procedures and Dispute Resolution
09 第九章 章程修改
Chapter IX – Amendments to the Constitution
10 第十章 解散及剩余资产
Chapter X – Winding Up and Distribution of Surplus Assets
11 第十一章 法律适用与解释
Chapter XI – Governing Law and Interpretation
第一章 总则
CHAPTER I – GENERAL PROVISIONS
第一条 名称 | Article 1 – Name
中文名称：澳大利亚粤商会。
Chinese Name: 澳大利亚粤商会.
英文名称：Australian Guangdong Commerce and Cooperation 简称：AGCC。
English Name: Australian Guangdong Commerce and Cooperation. Abbreviation: AGCC.
第二条 性质 | Article 2 – Status and Character
本会是在澳大利亚依法设立并运营的非营利性会员制商协会组织，不以向会员分配利润或财产为目的。
AGCC is a not-for-profit, membership-based business association established and operated in Australia. It is not carried on for the purpose of distributing profits or assets to members.
本会依法独立开展符合本章程宗旨的活动，并遵守澳大利亚及新南威尔士州适用的法律法规。
AGCC conducts its activities independently in accordance with its objects and this Constitution, and complies with applicable Australian and New South Wales laws.
第三条 注册地 | Article 3 – Registered Location
本会注册地为澳大利亚新南威尔士州。主要办公地点由理事会根据实际运营需要确定。
AGCC is registered in New South Wales, Australia. Its principal office may be determined by the governing committee according to operational requirements.
第四条 核心宗旨 | Article 4 – Core Purpose
本会立足澳大利亚，连接广东及粤港澳大湾区，面向亚太及全球，以“服务会员、促进经贸、连接产业、推动合作、凝聚粤商”为核心宗旨。
Based in Australia and connected with Guangdong and the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, AGCC serves the Asia-Pacific region and global markets. Its core purpose is to serve members, promote trade, connect industries, advance cooperation and strengthen the global Guangdong business community.
本会致力于促进澳大利亚与中国，特别是广东省之间在经贸、投资、科技、文化及产业领域的交流合作，并发挥连接政府、商界、产业及国际粤商网络的桥梁作用。
AGCC promotes cooperation between Australia and China, particularly Guangdong Province, across trade, investment, technology, culture and industry, and acts as a bridge connecting government, business, industry and the global Guangdong business network.
第二章 宗旨与职能
CHAPTER II – OBJECTS AND FUNCTIONS
会员服务：维护会员合法权益，为会员提供商业信息、市场资源、行业交流、企业合作及国际化发展支持。
Member Services: Protect the legitimate interests of members and provide business information, market resources, industry engagement, cooperation opportunities and international development support.
中澳经贸合作：促进澳大利亚与中国之间的贸易、投资、产业及商业合作，推动双方企业建立长期、务实的合作关系。
Australia–China Trade and Investment: Promote trade, investment, industrial and commercial cooperation between Australia and China and support long-term, practical business relationships.
企业国际化：协助中国及广东企业了解澳大利亚商业环境、市场规则及产业机会，推动企业、品牌、技术和产业能力进入澳大利亚及国际市场。
Business Internationalisation: Assist Chinese and Guangdong enterprises to understand the Australian business environment, market requirements and industry opportunities, and support the international expansion of enterprises, brands, technologies and industrial capabilities.
政商及行业交流：在法律允许范围内，加强与澳大利亚、中国及其他国家和地区有关政府机构、工商组织、行业协会及专业机构的沟通交流。
Government, Business and Industry Engagement: Within the scope permitted by law, strengthen engagement with government bodies, business organisations, industry associations and professional institutions in Australia, China and other jurisdictions.
全球粤商网络：加强与全球粤商会、国际商协会及企业家组织之间的合作，推动信息共享、产业协同、投资合作及国际资源连接。
Global Guangdong Business Network: Strengthen cooperation with Guangdong business associations, international chambers and entrepreneur networks worldwide, promoting information sharing, industrial collaboration, investment and international resource connectivity.
产业与创新合作：推动现代农业、新能源、智能制造、建筑、科技、人工智能、金融、国际贸易及现代服务业等重点产业领域的交流与合作。
Industry and Innovation Cooperation: Advance cooperation in key sectors including modern agriculture, new energy, advanced manufacturing, construction, technology, artificial intelligence, finance, international trade and modern services.
社会及文化交流：促进澳大利亚多元文化社会建设，加强华人社区及不同族裔工商界之间的交流与合作。
Community and Cultural Exchange: Support Australia’s multicultural community and strengthen engagement between Chinese communities and the broader business community.
其他事项：开展符合本会宗旨及澳大利亚法律法规的其他活动，并依法承接会员、合作机构及有关机构委托的事项。
Other Activities: Undertake other lawful activities consistent with the objects of AGCC and accept lawful assignments from members, partner organisations and relevant institutions.
第三章 会员
CHAPTER III – MEMBERSHIP
第一条 会员资格 | Article 1 – Eligibility
认同本会宗旨、愿意遵守本章程并符合本会会员管理要求的个人、企业、机构及其他组织，可依规定申请加入本会。
Individuals, companies, institutions and other organisations that support the objects of AGCC, agree to comply with this Constitution and meet the applicable membership requirements may apply for membership.
第二条 会员类别 | Article 2 – Categories of Membership
本会可设置正式会员、企业会员、普通会员、荣誉会员及理事会批准的其他会员类别。各类别的资格、会费、服务范围及表决权由本章程及会员管理制度规定。
AGCC may establish Voting Members, Corporate Members, Associate Members, Honorary Members and any other categories approved by the governing committee. Eligibility, fees, benefits and voting rights for each category are governed by this Constitution and the membership rules.
除非相关会员类别被明确授予表决权，会员资格本身不当然产生选举权、被选举权或表决权。
Membership does not automatically confer voting, election or office-holding rights unless such rights are expressly granted to the relevant membership category.
第三条 入会程序 | Article 3 – Admission Procedure
提交本会规定的会员申请及必要的个人或企业资料；
Submit the prescribed membership application and required personal or corporate information;
接受本会授权机构的资格审核；
Undergo eligibility review by the authorised body of AGCC;
完成相关会员登记及会费缴纳程序；
Complete the applicable membership registration and fee requirements;
经批准后取得相应会员资格及会员证明。
Upon approval, receive the relevant membership status and membership certificate or confirmation.
第四条 会员权利 | Article 4 – Rights of Members
具有表决权的正式会员可依本章程享有参加会员大会、选举、被选举及表决等权利。其他会员类别的权利依相应会员规则执行。
Voting Members may, subject to this Constitution, attend general meetings and exercise voting and election rights. Rights of other membership categories are governed by the applicable membership rules.
享受本会提供的相关会员服务；
Access relevant services provided by AGCC;
参加本会组织的活动、交流及合作项目；
Participate in AGCC events, exchanges and cooperation programs;
就本会工作提出意见、建议及合理诉求；
Provide feedback, recommendations and reasonable requests concerning AGCC activities;
依本章程及有关规则自愿退会。
Resign voluntarily in accordance with this Constitution and applicable rules.
第五条 会员义务 | Article 5 – Obligations of Members
遵守澳大利亚法律法规、本章程及本会依法制定的规章制度；
Comply with Australian law, this Constitution and duly adopted AGCC policies;
维护本会的声誉、合法权益及公共形象；
Protect the reputation, legitimate interests and public standing of AGCC;
按规定缴纳适用的会员会费；
Pay applicable membership fees as required;
未经授权，不得以本会名义作出承诺、签署文件、募集资金或开展活动。
Without authorisation, not make commitments, sign documents, raise funds or conduct activities in the name of AGCC.
第六条 会员资格终止 | Article 6 – Cessation of Membership
会员可通过书面通知退出本会。对严重违反本章程、违法违规或严重损害本会声誉及利益的会员，本会可在给予合理通知和申辩机会后，依公平程序暂停或终止其会员资格。
A member may resign by written notice. Where a member seriously breaches this Constitution, applicable law, or materially harms the reputation or interests of AGCC, membership may be suspended or terminated following reasonable notice, an opportunity to respond and a fair process.
第四章 治理结构
CHAPTER IV – GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
第一条 会员大会 | Article 1 – General Meeting of Members
会员大会为本会最高会员决策机构，依法及依本章程行使修改章程、选举或罢免依法应由会员产生的负责人及理事会成员、审议重大工作及财务事项、决定合并或解散等职权。
The General Meeting of Members is the highest member decision-making body of AGCC and exercises the powers assigned to it by law and this Constitution, including constitutional amendments, election or removal of office holders and committee members where required, consideration of major operational and financial matters, and decisions concerning merger or winding up.
第二条 理事会／管理委员会 | Article 2 – Governing Committee
本会设理事会或管理委员会，作为本会日常治理和重大事项决策机构，负责战略方向、组织治理、财务监督、风险管理及对秘书处工作的监督。
AGCC shall maintain a governing committee responsible for strategic direction, organisational governance, financial oversight, risk management and supervision of the Secretariat.
理事会成员人数、资格、选举或委任方式、任期及会议程序，应符合适用法律及本章程要求。
The number, eligibility, election or appointment, terms of office and meeting procedures of committee members must comply with applicable law and this Constitution.
第三条 主要负责人 | Article 3 – Principal Office Holders
本会可根据发展需要设会长、执行会长、常务副会长、副会长、秘书长、副秘书长及其他管理职务。
AGCC may establish the positions of President, Executive President, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretary-General, Deputy Secretaries-General and other management roles as required.
会长负责本会整体战略领导、重要对外事务及理事会授权的职责；执行会长根据授权协助会长推动商会工作；秘书长负责秘书处及日常行政运营。
The President provides overall strategic leadership, represents AGCC in major external affairs and performs duties authorised by the governing committee. The Executive President supports the President under delegated authority. The Secretary-General is responsible for the Secretariat and day-to-day administration.
会长及执行会长原则上每届任期三年，可连任，但连续任期原则上不超过两届；如适用法律或会员大会依法通过的特别决议另有规定，从其规定。
The President and Executive President ordinarily serve three-year terms and may be re-elected, with no more than two consecutive terms in principle, unless otherwise permitted by applicable law or a duly passed special resolution of members.
第四条 总理事长、理事长、荣誉职务及顾问 | Article 4 – Council Chairs, Honorary Positions and Advisors
本会可根据发展需要设总理事长、理事长、创会主席、荣誉会长、荣誉顾问、专业顾问及其他荣誉或专业职务，以发挥战略指导、社会资源连接、专业支持及商会发展顾问作用。
AGCC may establish positions including General Council Chairman, Council Chairman, Founding Chairman, Honorary Presidents, Honorary Advisors, Professional Advisors and other honorary or specialist roles to provide strategic guidance, relationship development, professional support and advisory input.
除非相关人员同时依法担任理事会／管理委员会成员，或获得本会正式书面授权，上述职务本身不自动产生法定管理权、签署权或表决权。
Unless the individual also lawfully serves as a member of the governing committee or receives formal written authority from AGCC, such a title does not of itself confer statutory management authority, signing authority or voting rights.
第五条 公共事务负责人 | Article 5 – Public Officer
本会应按照新南威尔士州适用法律设置 Public Officer（公共事务负责人），负责履行与注册、文件保管、监管联络及法定申报有关的职责。
AGCC shall appoint a Public Officer in accordance with applicable New South Wales law to perform duties relating to registration, custody of records, regulatory liaison and statutory filings.
第五章 会议与决策
CHAPTER V – MEETINGS AND DECISION-MAKING
第一条 年度会员大会 | Article 1 – Annual General Meeting
本会原则上每年至少召开一次年度会员大会（Annual General Meeting, AGM），审议年度工作、财务报告及依法应提交会员审议的其他事项。
AGCC shall ordinarily hold at least one Annual General Meeting (AGM) each year to consider annual activities, financial reports and other matters required to be submitted to members.
第二条 特别会员大会及理事会会议 | Article 2 – Special General Meetings and Committee Meetings
本会可根据法律、本章程或实际工作需要召开特别会员大会及理事会会议。会议通知、法定人数、表决方式、电子会议及代理安排应按照适用法律、本章程及有关内部规则执行。
Special general meetings and governing committee meetings may be convened as required by law, this Constitution or operational needs. Notice, quorum, voting, electronic participation and proxy arrangements must comply with applicable law, this Constitution and relevant internal rules.
第三条 重大事项与特别决议 | Article 3 – Major Matters and Special Resolutions
章程修改、名称变更、合并、解散以及其他依法要求特别决议的事项，应按照适用法律规定的程序和表决比例审议通过。
Amendments to the Constitution, changes of name, merger, winding up and other matters requiring a special resolution must be approved in accordance with the procedures and voting thresholds prescribed by applicable law.
第六章 治理义务、利益冲突与行为规范
CHAPTER VI – GOVERNANCE DUTIES, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND CONDUCT
第一条 诚信与勤勉义务 | Article 1 – Duties of Good Faith and Care
本会负责人及理事会成员应以本会整体利益为原则，诚信、谨慎并勤勉履行职责，合理使用本会资源，并维护本会的独立性及声誉。
Office holders and committee members must act in good faith in the interests of AGCC, exercise reasonable care and diligence, use AGCC resources responsibly, and protect the independence and reputation of the organisation.
第二条 利益冲突 | Article 2 – Conflicts of Interest
涉及本人、家庭成员、关联企业或其他关联方利益的事项，应及时披露实际、潜在或可被合理认为存在的利益冲突，并按照法律及本会规则回避相关讨论或表决。
Any actual, potential or perceived conflict involving an individual, family member, related business or other associated party must be disclosed promptly, and the person concerned must abstain from relevant discussion or voting where required by law or AGCC policy.
第三条 名称、职务及资源使用 | Article 3 – Use of Name, Title and Resources
任何负责人、会员、顾问或工作人员不得未经授权使用本会名称、标识、职务、名义或资源，为个人或第三方获取不当利益，亦不得代表本会作出未经批准的政治、商业或法律承诺。
No office holder, member, advisor or staff member may use the AGCC name, logo, title, authority or resources without approval to obtain an improper benefit for themselves or any third party, or make unauthorised political, commercial or legal commitments on behalf of AGCC.
第七章 财务与资产管理
CHAPTER VII – FINANCIAL AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
第一条 经费来源 | Article 1 – Sources of Funds
会员会费；
Membership fees;
合法捐赠及赞助；
Lawful donations and sponsorships;
活动、项目及服务收入；
Income from events, projects and services;
政府拨款、资助或其他合法收入；
Government grants, funding or other lawful income;
符合本会宗旨及法律规定的其他资金来源。
Other sources consistent with AGCC’s objects and applicable law.
第二条 会费 | Article 2 – Membership Fees
会员类别及会费标准由理事会根据本会运营和会员服务需要制定或调整，并以正式通知、会员制度或官网公布为准。会费金额不在本章程中固定，以便依法依规进行合理调整。
Membership categories and fee levels may be set or adjusted by the governing committee according to operational and member-service requirements and published by formal notice, membership rules or the AGCC website. Fee amounts are not fixed in this Constitution so they may be adjusted appropriately when required.
第三条 资金与资产使用 | Article 3 – Use of Funds and Assets
本会资金和资产应主要用于实现本会宗旨、会员服务、活动组织、行政运营、专业服务及其他经批准的合法用途，不得向会员、负责人或相关人员进行不当利润或资产分配。
AGCC funds and assets must be applied primarily to its objects, member services, events, administration, professional services and other approved lawful purposes, and must not be improperly distributed to members, office holders or related persons.
第四条 财务记录与报告 | Article 4 – Financial Records and Reporting
本会应建立适当的会计、财务审批及资产管理制度，保存真实、完整的财务记录，并按照适用法律履行年度财务报告、申报或审计义务。
AGCC must maintain appropriate accounting, financial approval and asset management systems, keep accurate and complete financial records, and comply with applicable annual financial reporting, filing and audit requirements.
第八章 纪律与争议解决
CHAPTER VIII – DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
第一条 纪律处分原则 | Article 1 – Principles of Disciplinary Action
对会员或有关人员采取警告、暂停资格、终止会员资格或其他纪律措施时，应遵循公平程序，包括合理通知、说明理由、给予申辩机会及避免存在利益冲突的人员参与决定。
Any warning, suspension, termination of membership or other disciplinary action must follow a fair process, including reasonable notice, reasons for the proposed action, an opportunity to respond and exclusion of decision-makers with relevant conflicts of interest.
第二条 内部争议解决 | Article 2 – Internal Dispute Resolution
会员之间或会员与本会之间发生与本会事务有关的争议，应优先通过内部沟通、协商或调解方式解决；未能解决的，可依适用法律通过适当的争议解决机制处理。
Disputes between members, or between a member and AGCC, relating to AGCC affairs should first be addressed through internal communication, negotiation or mediation. Unresolved disputes may be dealt with through an appropriate dispute resolution process under applicable law.
第九章 章程修改
CHAPTER IX – AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION
本章程的修改应按照适用法律及本章程规定，由具有表决权的会员通过特别决议审议，并在法律要求的情况下向有关主管机关办理登记、备案或通知手续。
This Constitution may be amended by special resolution of members entitled to vote, in accordance with applicable law and this Constitution, and any required registration, filing or notification must be completed with the relevant authority.
第十章 解散及剩余资产
CHAPTER X – WINDING UP AND DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS ASSETS
本会的解散、清算或注销应按照澳大利亚及新南威尔士州适用法律和本章程规定执行。
Any winding up, liquidation or cancellation of AGCC must be carried out in accordance with applicable Australian and New South Wales law and this Constitution.
在清偿全部债务及法定责任后，如仍有剩余资产，该等资产不得分配给会员，而应依法转移给具有相同或类似非营利宗旨、且不得向其成员分配利润或资产的组织。
After all debts and statutory liabilities have been discharged, any surplus assets must not be distributed to members and must instead be transferred, as permitted by law, to an organisation with similar not-for-profit objects that is prohibited from distributing profits or assets to its members.
第十一章 法律适用与解释
CHAPTER XI – GOVERNING LAW AND INTERPRETATION
第一条 法律适用 | Article 1 – Governing Law
本章程及本会活动受澳大利亚法律及新南威尔士州适用法律管辖。如本章程任何条款与强制性法律规定不一致，以相关法律规定为准。
This Constitution and the activities of AGCC are governed by the laws of Australia and the applicable laws of New South Wales. If any provision of this Constitution is inconsistent with a mandatory legal requirement, the applicable law prevails.
第二条 解释 | Article 2 – Interpretation
本章程的解释应以本会宗旨、适用法律及依法通过的会员大会或理事会决议为基础。对涉及法定权利、义务或监管要求的事项，应以有关法律和正式备案文本为准。
This Constitution is to be interpreted consistently with the objects of AGCC, applicable law and duly adopted resolutions of members or the governing committee. Matters involving statutory rights, obligations or regulatory requirements are governed by applicable law and the formally filed version of the Constitution.