Member Ballot 6-19 October 2026

After more than a year of independent consultation, international research, financial analysis, due diligence, and member feedback, the Boards of ADIA and TRS believe a single association makes our industry STRONGER TOGETHER – and recommend members vote YES.

Why Yes?

• A unified voice will represent our industry to government, regulators, media, and research buyers.
• Financial resilience will strengthen our balance sheet to support growth and expansion of member services.
• We will be better prepared to lead the industry through technological advancements and a rapidly evolving environment.

This creates a new association. Existing Codes, the Trust Mark, and QPR will remain in place. First-year fees will be maintained at 2026/27 levels plus CPI.

How to Vote

Our partner, Pureprofile, will email members (CEOs and 2ICs only) on Tuesday 6 October 2026. Each member organisation must cast only one vote.

To vote in favour of and support the creation of a future-focused, single association for the research, data and insights industry in Australia, please select YES to the following question:

Q.           Do you support the proposed merger between the Australian Data and Insights Association (ADIA) and The Research Society?   YES / NO {tick box}

BALLOT AT A GLANCE

Ballot question	Do you support the proposed merger between the Australian Data and Insights Association (ADIA) and The Research Society?”   “YES / NO [tick box]
Voting period	Opens 9:00am Tuesday 6 October 2026 – closes Monday 5:00pm on 19 October 2026
ADIA ballot	Run by Pureprofile – online and SMS
TRS ballot	Run by Octopus – online platform
Eligibility	Every financial individual and company member: 1 member = 1 vote
Ratification	Special Resolution at the online ADIA and TRS AGMs, 18 November 2026 (75% of votes cast in favour required).

Special thanks to our partner: