Help Shape Our Internet Future

Internet Australia is the not-for-profit organisation representing everyone who uses the Internet. Our mission – “Helping Shape Our Internet Future” – is to promote Internet developments for the benefit of the whole community, including business, educational, government and private Internet users.

Notice of 2026 AGM
Internet Society of Australia
A Chapter of the Internet Society
(T/A Internet Australia) ACN 076 406 801
Agenda for the 2026 Annual General Meeting
25 November 2026, at 1700 AEDT, being held via ZOOM.

Ordinary Business at the 2026 AGM will include:
(a) The Members’ review and resolutions concerning the Minutes of the previous AGM;
(b) The presentation and reporting of Finances for the Financial Year ending on 30 June of that year
(rule 10.1.1);
(c) The presentation of any Executive Reports (rule 10.1.1);
(d) The retirement of directors at the end of their three-year term or appointed during the previous year
and the **election of any Directors (rule 10.1.2) nominated to begin their 3-year term of office at the
close of the AGM (rule 12.2.1);

Meeting papers, Agenda, Reports, etc., should be sent to Voting Members between the 17th and the 20th of November 2026.


􀆔 All financial member entities of the society are entitled to Vote and to appoint a proxy, if required; the ‘Standard Form of Proxy’ can be returned to a specified Company Secretary electronic address by 1700 AEDT on Tuesday, 24th November 2026.


The 2026 ‘Call for Nominations’ is now open to serve on the volunteer Board from the close of this year’s AGM for a three-year term.

Our Story

Global Context

The Internet has transformed our lives. This world of opportunity reflects all that we are as humans and enables us to explore and discover our full potential. Infinite possibility is a thing of greatness, but it demands experience, knowledge and care. The Internet Society is fundamental to this.

Internet Australia began with conversations and a well-subscribed mailing list in 1995 and, in November 1996, formed as a Chapter of the Internet Society as ISOC-AU. 30 Years serving the Australian Internet Community with key input and insights into Internet Policy in Australia and beyond.

The Internet Society’s role in this context

We are a global movement that champions an open Internet for all. This is an Internet that offers hope, brings opportunity and celebrates humanity. Our work has never been more crucial. In a world where challenges such as censorship and surveillance are a reality, we break down barriers, drive inclusivity, promote open standards and connect the unconnected.

Internet Australia is a key national peak body in Internet and ICT policy and development. Our Policy Committee is open to all members and those interested in Australian ICT and Internet policies and regulations. To join this groups mailing list please email our secreatary.

Fulfilling this Role

Our community is unique. Rooted in the origins of the Internet, we’re passionate about preserving the foundations on which it was built, and developing its full and boundless potential.

We have the technical expertise, credibility and reach to make this happen.

We influence, listen, ask the right questions, and work with others to solve problems the right way.

Internet Australia advocates for all Australian Internet users and works closely with industry and subject matter experts to ensure our advice has a sound technical basis, its intended consequences are clear and effective, and any unintended consequences are minimal.

Enduring Purpose

We’re committed to an Internet for everyone everywhere; free from censorship and unnecessary regulation, an enabler of progress. An Internet that can build a business from a spark of an idea, educate the most remote communities, protect human rights and drive human, economic and social development.

Internet Australia is an ICANN-accredited At-Large Structure (ALS), and actively participates in ICANN’s activities including Policy Development (PDPs in the GNSO and ccNSO); has a Memorandum of Understanding with APNIC; is a Voting member of the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN); is a member of the Global Encryption Coalition; is a financial supporter of IEEE activities in Australia; and is a Strategic Partner in, Founding Member of, and the commercial home for the Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF), a National Initiative recognised by the UN.

Our Work

Internet Australia plays a vital role in internet development and governance. Some of the work we do is:

Facilitate Special Interest Groups

Internet Australia has several Special Interest Groups (SIGs). These groups are open to all members and play an important role in developing policies and advocacy strategies.

Current Groups:
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The Internet Australia Board is pleased to have received, read, and endorsed ISOC’s Organisational Members Advisory Council discussion paper on Age Verification…

Policy Development

Internet Australia regularly provides submissions to parliament, government and industry bodies on a range of topics. Members are given regular opportunities to contribute to the policy development process, with the drafting of submissions being handled by the Policy Committee. 

Members who are interested in applying to join the Policy Committee should complete the contact form, including a summary of their experience, expertise and areas of interest.

That’s a wrap! 2026 auIGF was held in Canberra, September 22-23. Review session recordings at auigf.au

auIGF Supported NextGen Taskforce publishes a Policy Report ‘Filling in the Gaps for a Digital Duty of Care in Australia‘ Internet Australia is pleased to endorse this excellent work, and looks forward to what is next from this NextGen initiative.

Internet Australia is a Founding At-Large Structure in APRALO as part of the ‘ICANN At-Large’, continuing as a Leader entity from inception to the current day. see https://atlarge.icann.org/

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