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Native title
If the Federal Court determines there are native title rights and interests, these are held and managed by a corporation. This corporation must register under the CATSI Act and is a requirement under:
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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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Charity
Director
A charity can apply to be endorsed by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) for deductible gift recipient (DGR) status. This allows people who donate money or property to the corporation to claim it on their tax. If you want to apply for DGR status you’ll need to include these rules.
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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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Charity
Having a clear purpose that is well understood helps boards and management drive their corporation forward. All of the corporation’s activities should further its purpose either directly or indirectly.
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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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Native title
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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Eligibility, Indigeneity, Charity
There are 4 rules that every corporation must have in its rule book.A corporation’s rule book must state:
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Indigeneity, Complaint
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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Native title, Indigeneity
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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Native title, Extensions
CATSI conversations
Conflict and disagreement on a board can be good for a corporation, but they also have the potential to lead to complex…
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Native title, Indigeneity
CATSI conversations
It’s important to clearly understand the role of the board as well as know what the differences are between corporate…
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Complaint
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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Eligibility, Deregistration, Indigeneity, Complaint
Creditor/funder
ORIC has a range of corporate documents that set our regulatory approach and priorities.
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Eligibility, Deregistration, Indigeneity, Complaint
Creditor/funder
This framework outlines the Registrar's approach to ensuring corporations comply with the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.
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Native title
This workshop is for the board or rule book working group from a registered native title body corporate (RNTBC). Like every corporation, RNTBCs have a rule book. The rule book sets out the corporation’s internal governance rules.