
Bushwalking in
Australia - Most bushwalkers belong
to a club. Most bushwalking clubs belong to a state body called a Federation or
Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs. This umbrella organization provides a number
of benefits to each club including cheap insurance (public liability, personal
sports injury), a unified voice on matters involving bushwalking at a state
level (having discussions with government authorities, National Parks and
Wildlife Service, Water Boards, state rescue associations, etc), help with
training and subsequent dissemination of information to all affiliated clubs.
Elected delegates from each club become members of the state federation and
elect a committee to run the Federation for the benefit of all club bushwalkers.
Most
clubs are incorporated which means that :
1.
The club has public liability insurance (usually $10,000,000) to cover it from
claims made by members of the public who may suffer injury or property damage,
usually accidentally caused, by a member of the club whilst out on a club
activity.
2.
Members of the club cannot sue other members of the club
3.
The club has a constitution which sets out how it is to be managed - with rules
and by-laws. A committee is elected and makes most decisions. Regular general
meetings are held when all financial members can attend to provide an input into
the running of the club and hear the latest news.
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