The College has received 3 requests from more than 100 current members to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to consider proposed resolutions to remove 2 directors.
In addition, the Board has requisitioned an EGM to consider proposed changes to the Constitution.
The College is obliged to convene the requisitioned meetings within 2 months of receipt of the valid requisition. The College is required to publish the requisition, as validly received from the requisitioners, excluding any defamatory material. We recognise that a number of members are seeking more information on the member requisitioned proposed resolutions, the College is not able to provide more information on these proposed resolutions, the College can only provide what was provided with the valid requisition signed by 100 members.
The College put to members 3 separate but consecutive EGMs on Friday, 31 October 2025 from 10am AEDT and 12pm NZDT. The EGMs were held virtually and online.
Additionally, the College put to members a further separate EGM on Wednesday 26 November 2025 from 12pm AEDT and 2pm NZDT. The fourth EGM was held virtually and online.
Details of the meetings are contained in the 4 Notice of Meeting and Explanatory Notes or Explanatory Memorandum available on the links below. You should ensure you have fully read the 4 Notices of Meeting and Explanatory Notes or Explanatory Memorandum.
2025 EGMs
EGM 1
Extraordinary General Meeting called by the Board proposing Constitutional change.
Meeting held at 10am AEDT and 12pm NZDT.
The Board has called an EGM to consider a proposed change to the Constitution to separate the roles of Board Chair and President of the College.
Vote result
Resolution: That The Royal Australasian College of Physicians Constitution be modified to separate the Chair of the Board and President roles.
Total number of members participating: 9,502
The number of votes in favour: 4,127 (43.89%)
The number of votes against: 5,275 (56.11%)
Result: The proposed resolution has not been carried by the requisite majority (more than 75%) voting in favour.
EGM 2
Extraordinary General Meeting called at the request of members – Remove Dr Chandran as President-elect.
Meeting held on Friday, 31 October 2025, immediately following the conclusion of EGM 1 at approximately 10.30am AEDT and 12.30pm NZDT.
The College has received a request from a group of more than 100 current members to convene an EGM to consider one proposed resolution to remove Dr Chandran as a director and President-elect of the College.
Vote result
Resolution: That Dr Sharmila Chandran be removed from the position of President-Elect and as a Director of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, effective immediately.
Total number of members participating: 8,291
The number of votes in favour: 2,806 (35.14%)
The number of votes against: 5,180 (64.86%)
Result: The proposed resolution has not been carried by the requisite majority (more than 75%) voting in favour.
EGM 3
Extraordinary General Meeting called at the request of members – Remove Dr Buckmaster as a director of the College.
Meeting held on Friday, 31 October 2025, immediately following the conclusion of EGM 2 at approximately 11am AEDT and 1pm NZDT.
The College has received a request from a group of more than 100 current members to convene an EGM to consider proposed resolutions to remove seven identified directors of the College. Of the seven directors only Dr Buckmaster remains on the Board and so the EGM will proceed to consider that one resolution.
Vote result
Resolution: Members resolve to remove Nicholas Buckmaster as a Responsible Person (Director) from the Board of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Total number of members participating: 6,698
The number of votes in favour: 1,596 (26.44%)
The number of votes against: 4,440 (73.56%)
Result: The proposed resolution has not been carried by the requisite majority (more than 50%) voting in favour.
EGM 4
Extraordinary General Meeting called at the request of members – Remove Dr Chandran as President-elect and Board Director.
Meeting held on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, at 12pm AEDT and 2pm NZDT.
The College has received a request from a group of more than 100 current members to convene an EGM to consider one proposed resolution to remove Dr Chandran as President-elect and as a Board Director of the College.
Vote result
Resolution: That Dr Sharmila Chandran be removed from the position of President-Elect and as a Director of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, effective immediately.
Total number of members participating: 7,444
The number of votes in favour: 1,873 (26%)
The number of votes against: 5,418 (74%)
Result: The proposed resolution has not been carried by the requisite majority (more than 50%) voting in favour.