AAM Member Organisations and Individual Members Criteria

Criteria for AAM Member Organisations and Individual Members

  1. A Muslim Organisation in Australia can apply for membership with the Alliance of Australian Muslims (AAM) if they:
  • Are faithful and observant adherents of the mainstream teachings and understanding of the Islamic faith in Australia; and
  • Agree with the objects of the AAM Covenant; and
  • Are affected by issues related to the Australian Muslim community;
  • are a company or an association incorporated pursuant to the Corporation Act 2001 (Cth) or pursuant the relevant State law in Australia.
  • are able to demonstrate the regular activities for or on behalf of the Muslim community, and a track record of activities and good reputation from a minimum of a two-years.
  • pass the vetting process adopted by the AAM operations Committee.

 

  1. An individual member of the community can apply to the Alliance of Australian Muslims (AAM) and become an Associate member within the assembly of members if they:
  • Are over the age of 18; and
  • Are faithful and observant adherents of the Mainstream teachings and understanding of the Islamic faith in Australia; and
  • Agree with the Objects of the AAM Covenant; and
  • Are not convicted of any indictable criminal offence; and
  • pass the vetting process adopted by the AAM operations Committee.; and
  • agree to not have a voting right in the election process.

Note: An Associate member does not hold any voting rights within the assembly of members but may attend annual general meetings and take part in projects or sub-committees of the company at the invitation of the board of directors.