CBS does not investigate the matters listed below.
- A breach of an association's rules, e.g. in relation to the internal organisation or administration of the association.
An association has rules in order to manage and administer its affairs. This is called self-governance.
Non-compliance with the rules of an association is generally a private or civil matter to be pursued by the parties bound by the rules, i.e. the association and its members.
Examples may be rules dealing with the election of committee members, or the calling or conduct of meetings.
- Disputes between a member and another member or a member and the association.
CBS does not get involved in matters concerning the rights of members. These matters that should be dealt with by the parties to the dispute.
- Theft by employees of an association that does not involve a possible breach of the Act.
These are usually matters that should be referred direct to the South Australian Police.
- Reports that indicate there is little likelihood of CBS obtaining admissible, substantial and reliable evidence to prove the allegations.
For example, CBS cannot take action based merely on conjecture or assumptions, or unsupported reports.
- Matters where the conduct occurred more than three years ago.
Subject to the Minister's discretion, the Act generally prevents CBS commencing proceedings for offences against the Act outside this period.
