There are requirements for a group to register and stay registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act).
Use this checklist to find out if meet the requirements to apply to register a corporation.
Note that there are some groups that cannot be registered under the CATSI Act.
Identify essential operational details.
Healthy disagreement on a board is a good thing. Disagreement can bring different perspectives and different ideas. It brings out differences of opinion.
Distinguish differences between corporate and cultural authority. Be mindful of understanding rules and obligations under the Corporations (Aborigin
Don’t worry – examinations are positive. Examinations look at what corporations do well and how they can improve.
A chairperson is first among equals. They may lead the board, but they have the same voice and the same vote as every other director.
The board should be a reflection of the purpose and objectives of the corporation.
RNTBCs must have certain rules about disputes and membership eligibility in their rule books. If your RNTBC has not lodged a request to change its rule book yet, contact us and discuss your plans.
From 25 March 2023 the CATSI Act changed to include new rules for RNTBCs. Under the changes, RNTBCs must revise their rules about disputes and membership, including:
