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Corporations that are registered native title bodies corporate (RNTBCs) manage native title rights and interests on behalf of Traditional Owners. They have special provisions under the CATSI Act.
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The Registrar's position statements are a simple declaration of her stance on a specific issue. They identify the key points on a topic, and clarify our views and expectations.
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There are 4 rules that every corporation must have in its rule book.A corporation’s rule book must state:
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What we ask of youThe Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) must provide a safe environment for its people. Team members are trained and supported to deliver the business of ORIC including complex and sometimes difficult matters.
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General enquiriesOur team will respond to your enquiry during business hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm AEST/AEDT Monday to Friday). Phone1800 622 431Emailinfo@oric.gov.au
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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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When Nate Weatherall started Mad Proppa Deadly, he wanted to be a music mentor for young people – something he wished he’d had. As a young musician, he felt he could have used more support to take his skills, confidence and career to the next level.
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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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With a name meaning ‘be well’ in Bundjalung language, Bugalwan Indigenous Corporation calls on culture and traditions to innovate and improve mental health care for First Nations people.
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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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In two decades, DJAARA, the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (DDWCAC) has grown from a small corporation into a multi-million-dollar organisation with multiple enterprises. Good governance has been essential to this growth.