SPASA WA Committee recommends members vote to amalgamate with SPASA Australia

In a ground-breaking decision, the SPASA WA Committee has reviewed a SPASA Australia proposal for amalgamation, and has unanimously agreed to support it.

The proposal outlined the benefits and legalities of a potential merger. After careful consideration, the SPASA WA Committee voted unanimously to recommend the amalgamation, subject to the results of due diligence and some additional information to be provided by SPASA Australia.

That work is currently being undertaken.

The decision to amalgamate must be made by all eligible members of SPASA WA, with a vote anticipated before the end of the year. Members will be provided with the formal proposal as well as guidance from the SPASA WA Committee, and an information session will be held where they can ask questions to ensure an informed vote takes place.

SPASA WA president Liz Hollingdale says the committee believes it is time to make the next logical step.

“We’ve been collaborating and aligning our practices with the national body for the past five years,” she says. “We’re hopeful to participate in a way that safeguards the unique aspects of the WA industry.

“This is an exciting proposal and it will be a big step forward. We ask that all members take an active interest in this matter.”

Hollingdale says she has reasonable grounds to believe the vote can be achieved before the end of the year, after information sessions have been held and once all legal and due diligence requirements have been met.

“The feeling is very good on both sides, and the decision of the WA Committee was unanimous,” she says.

SPASA Australia CEO Lindsay McGrath says the amalgamation represents a great opportunity to add value for Western Australia, while incorporating the positive contributions of WA members into the national body.

“If the proposal is accepted it will be mutually beneficial for all parties, making both WA and SPASA Australia better.”

SPLASH! will update this story in the near future as developments progress.

For more information contact executive officer Sadie Stevenson on (08) 9479 6100 or sadie@spasawa.com.au.