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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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The Registrar has a number of regulatory powers under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act) to address issues within corporations.
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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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After you lodge a report of concern, you will receive an acknowledgement from ORIC within 2 days.
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Indigeneity requirementThe CATSI Act ensures a corporation is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned and controlled through the Indigeneity requirement.
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To register a corporation under the CATSI Act. the Registrar must be satisfied that the pre-incorporation requirement was met.
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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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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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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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The term of appointment is how long a person is appointed to be a director. When their term expires the director must stopA person cannot continue to act as a director once their term has expired. They are not a director.
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A director ID is a 15-digit number that identifies you as a director. Apply for one as soon as you know you’re going to be a director. If you’re already a director and don’t have a director ID, apply for it as soon as possible.
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Directors control the corporation’s business. Your rule book will set out the powers and functions of directors.It takes a lot of time and effort to be a director. Directors need to:
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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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Information for corporationsThe Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act) specifies terms for corporations’ directors.
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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.