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July 29 — Chapters Committee approval for statement of purposes

Sarah Ewart announced that the Chapters Committee of the Wikimedia Foundation has approved the new statement of purposes, with the Interim Committee to now seek incorporation with Consumer Affairs Victoria.

July 6 — Input on new statement of purposes

A new statement of purposes was considered at two meetings of the Interim Committee, with discussion and further suggestions open until July 13, when the Committee is meeting again.

May 15 — Letter to Board of Education

Chris Mann proposed sending a letter to the New South Wales Board of Education, regarding the recent decision to include Wikipedia in the HSC syllabus for 2009-2012.

May 1 — Statement of purposes rejected

Brianna Laugher announced that Consumer Affairs Victoria had rejected the proposed Statement of Purposes, and invited futher modifications and discussions at Meta.

April 21 — Incorporation meeting held

A special meeting approved the incorporation of Wikimedia Australia in Victoria. Also approved were the draft rules, the statement of purposes, appointing Brian Salter-Duke as Public Officer, and affirming the Interim Committee.

March 1 — Approval from Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation's Board of Trustees approved Wikimedia Australia as a formal Wikimedia Chapter, on the recommendation of the Chapters Committee.
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