Unless you want to start a National organisation, registering a incorporated association is done at the State or Territory level.
Information on the processes for incorporated associations for each state are here:
NSW – https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/incorporated-associations
QLD – https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/associations-charities-and-non-for-profits
SA – https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/sections/ACC
Tas – https://www.cbos.tas.gov.au/topics/club … sociations
ACT – https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/business-and-work/associations-co-ops-and-charities/incorporated-associations
NT – https://nt.gov.au/industry/licences/inc … sociations
Vic – https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/clubs-a … sociations
WA – https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/consumer … -and-clubs
The rules for each state are similar but the laws, processes, and fees are different in each state.
You can find general information on what incorporation means and how to decide if it is appropriate for your group can be found here – https://www.nfplaw.org.au/free-resources/getting-started/incorporation
(Links last checked 12 August 2025)