Frequently Asked Questions

A Private Members Association is a private membership-based unincorporated organisation where services, education, and activities are offered exclusively to members within the private domain rather than to the general public.

Unlike public businesses that offer services to anyone, a PMA operates through private membership agreements. Members voluntarily join and agree to the association's terms, values, and structure.

Membership allows the association to operate privately and ensures all services, communications, and resources are provided within a mutually agreed framework.

You can apply by completing the membership form and agreeing to the association's private membership agreement.

BLB has a yearly $1.00 AUD per entity (a living man, woman, organisation or company) which grants access to all projects created under BLB. This includes children up to the age of 18, after which they will need to apply for their own membership. There are further contributions which can be made once inside the membership, depending on which project you are wanting to be part of.

Every $1.00 AUD of the membership money goes to paying for the costs of building and maintaining the website, and for providing the services of the BLB.

All applications for membership will be vetted. There is a series of questions that will establish the likelihood of that applicant's ability or intention to adhere to the Code of Values which we hold dear. That is the primary consideration of whether an application will be accepted.

Yes. Members may cancel their membership at any time in writing to the association, however, no refunds will be given. BLB also reserves the right to revoke membership if terms are not followed.

Members agree to BLB association's private membership agreement, and operating principles.

Yes, you will need to agree you have read and accept our membership agreement either online or physical paper version to have access to all of BLB projects.

Yes, you can absolutely invite anyone you know to join as a member.

Services vary but may include education, consulting, resources, events, or member-based support.

No. All services and resources are offered exclusively to active members.

Services are provided privately within the association structure and membership agreement.

Once your membership is approved, you'll receive instructions for accessing member-only services and resources.

BLB is not a Trade Union, however, it is formed with the same right of assembly and right of association laws and rights that are accorded to every living man and woman.

The association operates under its founding principles, which typically include voluntary participation, mutual respect, and member autonomy.

The BLB Code Of Values are shown on the website and membership application. Applicants for membership must commit to uphold these values, as a condition of continuing membership.

Our founding members are: • Jody Lowe - Secretary • Leah Lowe - Treasurer • Colleen Lowe - Chair

As BLB, like every well-established PMA, operates in a non-statutory environment, there are no lawyers or courts. Instead, we have an Internal Dispute Resolution system, rather than law firms to settle arguments or disputes. It is well known that law firms are paid hourly rates. It is in their interests to prolong the negotiation/argument and thereby increase their fees. BLB's internal dispute resolution process begins with a conversation and may proceed to mediation in front of a third party but will never include a lawyer. Therefore, all resolutions are reached internally within BLB and do not include lawyers or the judicial court system.

Yes. Private membership organizations are a recognized structure when properly formed and operated within applicable laws.

Yes. Member confidentiality and privacy are core principles of the association.

You can contact the association directly through the member support channels listed on our website.

Absolutely, you can register your membership on behalf of an ACN, ABN, UA or another PMA itself. But the difference is all transactional proceeds and contribution made for the benefit of the PMA and its members will receive a "Contribution statement" for records, but this is not an "Invoice" or "Receipt" for tax deductible purposes in the "Public" jurisdiction.