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Legal & Risk
A quick map of every legal, insurance and documentation resource CAQ clubs need — the topic guides, role-specific duty guides, templates, and who to call when something happens.
QLD croquet volunteers are well protected. The law, documentation, and CAQ's insurance policy work together. This page links to everything a club needs on legal and risk matters.
A committee member acting honestly and in the club's interest is very unlikely to face personal liability. The protections exist by law. Good minutes activate them. Insurance is the backstop.
The full collection
The full Club Legal & Risk index has four topic guides plus entry paths for every scenario: a legal threat received, preparing before anything goes wrong, or something that happened at an event.
Topic guides
| Topic | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Volunteer Protection | The Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld), good faith defined, a role-by-role guide |
| Insurance | V-Insurance coverage, D&O vs public liability, when to notify |
| Incidents & Complaints | Injuries, legal threats, government investigations — steps and escalation |
| Documentation | Minutes as legal protection, conflict of interest, records retention |
Role-specific guides
- Secretary Legal Duties — what the law requires (the bare minimum)
- Treasurer Legal Duties — financial records, verification, AGM, lodging
- President Legal Duties — chairing, casting vote, signing, officer duties
- Vice President Legal Duties — not legally required; what applies when a club has one
- Committee Member Legal Duties — shared obligations for any committee member without a named office
- Secretary's Protection Guide — documentation and minutes as legal protection
- President's Protection Guide
Templates
- Emergency Response One-Pager — print and put next to the first aid kit
- Insurance Claim Checklist
- Conflict of Interest Declaration Form
- Incident Report Template
- Event Risk Assessment Template
Quick reference
V-Insurance: (02) 8599 8660 or 1300 172 321.
Call when: injury at an event, legal threat, government investigation, or any situation where a claim might follow.
When in doubt: notify and document.