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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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Every corporation registered under the CATSI Act is listed in the Register of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations.
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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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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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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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CATSI conversations
An informative board report contains management, operational and financial and enables directors to clearly assess how…
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CATSI conversations
Examinations can identify governance issues and concerns, but also offer helpful advice for corporations to improve.…
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CATSI conversations
Join Georgina Richters, Kerryn Newton, Sam Jeffries, Raelene Webb KC and Jess Bulger as they talk about the skills…
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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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CATSI conversations
Under the CATSI Act all directors are equally responsible for the decisions made by the board – the chair isn't the…