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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.
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There are several different ways people can be part of a corporation. Each role also comes with responsibilities. Some are set by the CATSI Act and some are set by other laws. Some are set by the corporation’s rule book or corporation policies.
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Our relationships – with our family, friends, community and organisations – create obligations or responsibilities to others. We call these ‘interests’. You may have an interest in something:
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Examinations are sometimes called 'healthy organisation checks'. During an examination, we assess a corporation’s corporate governance and financial health. The Registrar's power to examine a corporation is a regulatory power unique to the CATSI Act.
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Directors must keep proper corporation accounts and records that correctly record and explain the corporation's transactions and explain the corporation’s financial position and performance.
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A financial report details a corporation's financial performance and position. It must be prepared in line with the Australian Accounting Standards.
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Check if starting a corporation is right for youYou might be forming a corporation to hold title to land, to undertake a project or because you have an exciting business venture in mind.
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A corporation’s members make important decisions about how the corporation is run. They decide who its directors are, how it spends its money, and how it manages its operations.
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Position and powersThe Registrar of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations is an independent office holder appointed by the Minister for Indigenous Australians. The Registrar:
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Corporation meetings are essential for communication, accountability and decision-making.
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There are requirements for a group to register and stay registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act).
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Running a corporation is not always easy. Sometimes things go wrong. These processes and procedures can help resolve problems and get the best outcomes for the corporation and the community.
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Two or more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations can join together to form a new corporation. This is called ‘amalgamating’.
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There are many reasons to transfer registration to the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act).
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You can apply to have a deregistered corporation reinstated. There are also some circumstances under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act) when ORIC or the courts may re-register a corporation.
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Register a new corporation; transfer registration of an existing entity; amalgamate 2 or more corporations; or reinstate registration of a deregistered corporation.
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LawHelp is a referral service that connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations with legal support.Application processTo apply for help through LawHelp:
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ORIC has a range of corporate documents that set our regulatory approach and priorities.
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This framework outlines the Registrar's approach to ensuring corporations comply with the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.