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Records
Director, Member
Corporations must keep a record of all membership applications given to the corporation and a register of current and former members.
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Complaint
After you lodge a report of concern, you will receive an acknowledgement from ORIC within 2 days.
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Complaint
We welcome and value complaints about us as part of our commitment to continuous improvement. They help us shape how we do our business.
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Complaint
A dispute is usually because there are generally at least two differing opinions from different parties about the conduct of a corporation, including the interpretation or compliance with the CATSI Act or corporation’s rule book, and that has led to disagreements.
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Complaint
Many complaints are the result of poor communication or misunderstandings, unclear expectations, or failing to follow processes in the CATSI Act or the corporation's rule book.
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Records
As a government entity, we must provide certain information to the public through the Information Publication Scheme (IPS), Freedom of Information (FOI) and the Government’s open data policy.
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Member requests
Member, Director
To call a general meeting or AGM:
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Complaint
Member
CATSI Act corporations are member controlled. Members appoint directors who appoint corporation officers, such as the Chief Executive Officer.
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Complaint
Director
CATSI Act corporations are member-controlled. Members appoint directors to make decisions about the governance of the corporation.
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Member requests
Member
Members of a corporation have certain rights. Knowing what they are puts members in a better position to play an active part in the corporation.
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Member requests
Director
There are different types of rules for a corporation’s internal governance. There are rules that are set in the law and cannot be changed, can be replaced, can be changed and are specific to the corporation.
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Records
Secretary
Corporations have ongoing obligations to keep their information updated on the Register of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations.
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Records
Director
The CATSI Act requires every corporation to prepare one or more reports every year and give them to members as well as lodge them for publishing on the Register of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations. Meeting your reporting obligations is important because it:
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Records
All corporations must keep correct and up to date accounts and records. Records help you to gather and maintain evidence about your business activities, like:
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Regulatory action, Deregistration, Records
Director
Avoid penalties by meeting your reporting obligations. Doing correct and timely reporting is positive for your corporation and the sector as a whole. Lodging reports on time shows your corporation takes its accountability and reporting obligations seriously.
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Records
The Registrar is focusing on the quality of corporation records, particularly those relating to director appointments,…
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Complaint
ORIC produces 6-monthly statistical reports about complaints involving corporations.The statistics provide a broad picture of corporate complaints in the sector across the entire country. We are also able to monitor these aspects of corporate performance over time.
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Records
Director
CATSI conversations
In this CATSI Conversation we’re looking at record keeping – what it means and why it’s important to members and the…