Policy statements
We have developed and set out below policies that govern and support the day-to-day operations of our office and decision making under the CATSI Act.
Note: For most of our day-to-day work we use the name Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations. However our policy statements still use the statutory title Office of the Registrar of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations.
Policies
Policy statements give guidance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations, their directors and members and the general public about:
- how the Registrar interprets the CATSI Act and associated legislation
- the principles underlying the Registrar's approach
- how the Registrar will exercise specific powers under the CATSI Act.
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Providing information, advice and public comment
Policy statement PS-02 on Complaints involving corporations has been retired. Please see complaints about corporations.
Complaints and feedback about the Registrar's staff, contractors and services
Registration under the CATSI Act
The Registrar's powers to intervene
Change of corporation size
Exemptions
Corporation names
Member approval for related party benefits
Registered native title bodies corporate
Policy statement PS-11 on Indigeneity has been retired. Please see our position statement on Indigeneity.
Registers and use and disclosure of information held by the Registrar
Policy statement PS-13 on Freedom of Information has been retired. Please see freedom of information.
Review of reviewable decisions
Privacy
Change to corporation details by telephone, email or Registrar's initiative
Deregistrations and reinstatements
Property of deregistered corporations
Transferring registration in and out of the CATSI Act
Special administrations
No-action letters
Policy statement PS-22 on Disputes involving corporations has been retired. Please see resolving disputes.
Review of fees charged by RNTBCs for certain native title functions
Applications for permission to deny a members' request for a general meeting
Examinations
Compliance notices
Suspension of members and directors
Additional or increased reporting requirements
Disqualified persons and the Register of Disqualified Officers
Effect of invalid appointment of directors