ANZHABNet Inaugural AGM - November 2026
We are pleased to announce that the Australia New Zealand Marine Harmful Algal Bloom Network was recently granted incorporated status. With this milestone achieved, we are planning the ANZHABNet inaugural AGM. Nominations are now open for election to the ANZHABNet Committee at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held on 25 November 2026 in conjunction with the Science Symposium.
We encourage members to consider nominating themselves or a colleague to help shape the future direction of the network. Members may nominate for more than one position. The Committee needs representatives from at least 5 Australian states and territories and New Zealand to ensure broad regional representation across the network.
Available Positions
· President
· Vice-president
· Secretary
· Treasurer
· Web manager
· Early career professional
· Public officer
· Newsletter editor
· At least 3 ordinary committee members
Who Can Nominate?
For the purposes of the 2026 AGM, ANZHABNet members are individuals subscribed to the ANZHABNet mailing list at the nomination closing date. Membership subscriptions have not yet been established, so eligibility to nominate, stand for election and vote is based on inclusion on the mailing list.
How to Nominate
To submit a nomination, please complete the nomination form and return it to info@anzhabnet.com by 5:00 pm (AEDT) on Wednesday 18 November 2026.
Nominations must:
be submitted in writing using the provided nomination form;
be supported by two ANZHABNet members (other than the nominee);
include the nominee's consent to stand for election; and
be received by email to info@anzhabnet.com by the above deadline.
Nomination Form
What Happens Next?
If the number of nominations received is equal to or less than the number of available positions, nominees will be declared elected.
If there are more nominations than vacancies, an election ballot will be held at the AGM.
If there are fewer nominations than vacancies, additional nominations may be called for during the AGM.
Get Involved
Serving on the ANZHABNet Committee is a great opportunity to contribute to the network's future direction, support collaboration across Australia and New Zealand, and help strengthen our collective response to harmful algal bloom issues.
If you have any questions about the nomination process or committee roles, please contact info@anzhabnet.com.
