70th Annual General Meeting: National Trust Victoria

28 Nov 2026 ‐

28 Nov 2026

11:00 am ‐ 12:30 pm

Members Event

Members are advised that the 70th Annual General Meeting of the National Trust Victoria will be held on Saturday 28 November 2026, commencing at 11:00am at The Old Magistrates Court in the CBD.

Members can register their attendance at the 2026 AGM at The Old Magistrates Court.
P
lease RSVP by 5:00pm, Friday 20 November here.
Alternatively, you can email
rsvp@nattrust.com.au or phone (03) 9656 9889. 

Annual General Meeting Documents

AGM Notice Paper and the Digital Proxy Form will be available from Wednesday 4 November 2026.

Please see Frequently Asked Questions below, or for any questions, contact membership@nattrust.com.au or call 03 9656 9889

 

 

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register to attend the AGM?

To register your attendance at the 2026 AGM at The Old Magistrates Court, please RSVP by 5:00pm, Friday 20 November HERE.
Alternatively, you can email rsvp@nattrust.com.au or phone (03) 9656 9889. 

How do I register an apology for the AGM? 

You register an apology with the office of the National Trust. To do this, please fill out the RSVP form.
Alternatively, you can email 
rsvp@nattrust.com.au or call (03) 9656 9800 and advise us of your apology.

Your apology will be noted at the 2026 AGM. 

You must advise us of your apology by 5:00 pm Thursday 20 November 2026. 

Will the Chairman and Board Directors be in attendance?

Yes, the Chair and the Board will be in attendance. Directors invite you join them for light refreshments following the formal proceedings.  

When will I receive the Notice of AGM?

Important change to distribution of meeting documents. 

Members are advised that since 1 April 2022, there have been permanent amendments to the Corporations Act which enable dispatch of electronic communications for Annual General Meetings (AGM).

Pursuant to this amendment, the 2026 National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Notice of AGM, supporting papers and proxy forms will be distributed electronically and available on our website from Wednesday 4 November 2026.

All members who have previously registered an email with the NTV will be sent an electronic copy. 

By law, members may make a standing or an ad hoc election (whether or not in writing) to receive the Annual Report: 

  1. in physical form (hard copy) or
  2. in electronic form (by email)

Members may also request that they not be sent the Annual Report including financial information. 

We encourage members to update their contact information and confirm if and how they wish to receive the Annual Report HERE

Alternatively, you can email membership@nattrust.com.au or call (03) 9656 9830.

Will there be a virtual AGM this year?

There is no virtual element to the AGM for 2026. The AGM will be held in person only.

Members will be advised should any changes need to be made to the meeting location or date.  

How to a lodge my Proxy form?

This process is performed the same as previous years. Please print and return or email.   

Proxy forms will be distributed electronically and available on our website from Wednesday 4 November 2026.

If you intend to appoint a proxy, such as the Chairman, to be effective, you must return your proxy form no later than 11.00am on Friday 20 November 2026 to the following address: National Trust Victoria, 6 Parliament Place, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002; or email the form to rsvp@nattrust.com.au

 

I didn’t receive and/or need a new proxy form.

Important change to distribution of meeting documents. 

Members are advised that since 1 April 2022, there have been permanent amendments to the Corporations Act which enable dispatch of electronic communications for Annual General Meetings (AGM).

Pursuant to this amendment, the 2025 National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Notice of AGM, supporting papers and proxy forms will be distributed electronically and available on our website from Wednesday 4 November 2026..

All members who have previously registered an email with the NTV will be sent an electronic copy. 

We are happy to send you a new electronic or hard copy of the proxy form, which you are welcome to complete digitally and return via email to membership@nattrust.com.au, or print and return via post to: National Trust Victoria, 6 Parliament Place, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002.

To be eligible, your proxy form must be returned to the Office of the National Trust of Australia Victoria by 11.00 am on Friday 20 November 2026. 

Please note we will only officially record one proxy form from your membership number, please let us know if you have already sent one in, and/or if it has been filled out incorrectly. 

Where do I send my proxy form?

Please complete your proxy form and return it either via mail to National Trust Victoria, 6 Parliament Place, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002, or via email to membership@nattrust.com.au by 11.00 am on Friday 20 November 2026.  

What time should I arrive on the day?

The property will be open from 10:00 am for Members to arrive.

We ask that you please arrive with enough time to be seated ready for the meeting to formally commence at 11:00 am.  

Can I get a printed copy of the 2026 Annual report?

This year we are providing members with access to a digital copy of the Annual Report. The 2025-26 Annual Report will be sent to members and published online following formal approval from the NTV Board.

If you would like a hard copy, please let us know by filling out this form.
Alternatively, you can contact our Membership Team at
membership@nattrust.com.au or call (03) 9656 9800. 

How do I get to The Old Magistrates Court?

The Old Magistrates Court is located at the corner or Russell Street and Latrobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Entry is via Russell Street.

The Old Magistrates Court is conveniently located in the CBD, making it easily accessible by public transport.

  • BY TRAIN
    It is a 5 minute walk from State Library Station and Melbourne Central Station.
  • BY TRAM
    Catch the Route 30 or 35 (city circle) trams to Stop 8 Exhibition St, on La Trobe Street between Exhibition and Russell Streets. This stop is within the Free Tram Zone.
  • BY BIKE
    There are separated bike lanes on Swanston and La Trobe streets. You’ll find bike racks on and near the corner of Swanston and La Trobe streets, Swanston and Little Lonsdale streets.
  • BY CAR
    There is no on-site parking but there is paid street parking on La Trobe Street and several car parks close by including Melbourne Central and QV. There are three parking spaces for people with a disability permit in La Trobe Street.

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Is wheelchair access available?

Yes the Old Magistrates Court, is wheelchair accessible.

If you require special access or would like to talk to our team about access, please contact our Membership team at membership@nattrust.com.au or (03) 9656 9800.

Where can I park on the day?

There is no on-site parking but there is paid street parking on La Trobe Street and several car parks close by including Melbourne Central and QV. There are three parking spaces for people with a disability permit in La Trobe Street.

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