Membership is open to any person who:
- holds an appropriate qualification in agriculture and/or natural resource management; or
- Has achieved professional status and a position of professional responsibility through a combination of post-secondary education and a minimum of ten years practical experience in agriculture and/or natural resource management.
Any person who is enrolled as an undergraduate in a tertiary course that, when completed would satisfy criteria for membership of AIA, may apply to become a student member.
2012 Student Membership Brochure (1321 KB)
Any financial Member who has made an outstanding contribution to the Institute shall be eligible for Honorary Life membership of the Institute. Nominations for Honorary Life membership may be recommended to the Board by Divisions or Special Interest Groups.
A person that does not meet full membership requirements but has an interest in the profession.
Full Members and Honorary Life Members shall have the right to hold any office and vote at general meetings of the Institute; allowed to participate in any AIA committees, Divisions and/or Special Interest Groups.
Associate Members and Student Members shall have the right to attend but not vote at any general meeting of the Institute and are not permitted to hold any national position of the Institute. Furthermore such members are allowed to participate in any AIA committees, Divisions and/or SIGs by invitation.
The rights of being a Member are not transferable whether by operation of law or otherwise.
Membership fees cover the period from 1st January to 31st December 2013. All prices are GST inclusive.
Membership Category Type |
Annual Fee |
|
AIA(Full)* |
$396.00 |
|
AIA Corporate Membership (15% Discount for 10 or more memberships)* |
$337.00 |
|
AIA Concessional* |
$198.00 |
|
AIA Associate* |
$198.00 |
|
AIA Emeritus# |
$198.00 |
|
AIA Senior# |
$99.00 |
|
AIA 1st Year Graduate or Currently Unemployed* |
$99.00 |
|
AIA 2nd Year Graduate* |
$198.00 |
|
AIA Student* |
Complimentary |
|
AIA Journal Subscription |
$55.00 |
|
AAAC Membership* |
Included in AIA membership pricing, but subject to additional approval |
|
CPAg* |
$55.00 |
(all prices include GST)
* Eligibility for these categories is subject to Terms & Conditions and approval.
* Membership fees may be tax deductible. Please consult your accountant or taxation consultant for further information.
# Admission to Emeritus membership has been discontinued.
#Senior membership is available to past or current members who are over 65 years old and fully retired.
Pro-rated fees are applicable for new members who join throughout the year. Applicable pro-rated fees are advised upon approval of membership applications.