Example rule books that corporations can use to make their own rule book that complies with the CATSI Act and suits their needs.
Rule book templates
How to adopt condensed rules under the CATSI Act
Once a corporation has drafted a new rule book, the members will need to consider whether to adopt it.
The steps to adopt a new rule book are covered in the steps to register.
IMPORTANT—changes to the rule book do not become effective until after the Registrar has approved and registered them. Until then, your existing rule book continues to apply.
The rule book—condensed
Revised February 2021
This rule book satisfies the requirements for most corporations registering under the CATSI Act.
This rule book satisfies the requirements for a constitution under the CATSI Act and includes some good governance ideas. It keeps some of the ‘replaceable rules’ under the CATSI Act, and replaces others. It doesn’t include all of the set law under the CATSI Act.
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The rule book—info kit
UNDER REVIEW
4th edition September 2008
Reprinted with minor corrections June 2011
The rule book info kit is comprehensive and takes advantage of the full range of options under the CATSI Act. It includes extra information and notes to help corporations pick and tailor rules.
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The rule book—short (pictorial)
UNDER REVIEW
Produced February 2009
This book contains pictures to help explain some of the concepts within the book.
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Model rule book for RNTBCs
This model rule book is for prescribed bodies corporate (PBCs) and registered native title bodies corporate (RNTBCs) who have extra responsibilities under the Native Title Act 1993.
It includes rules for native title functions and responsibilities, and provides some example rules to meet the requirements introduced by the Native Title Legislation Amendment Act 2021 on 25 March 2021.
This model is a live document. ORIC welcomes feedback on the model to publications@oric.gov.au.
Last revised 9 May 2023.
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