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A guide to writing good governance rules for PBCs and RNTBCs Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

This guide complements the Rule book info kit and is for prescribed bodies corporate (PBCs) and Registered Native title bodies corporate (RNTBCs) who have extra responsibilities under the Native Title Act 1993. It describes some of the important issues that need to be considered when writing rules for these types of corporations. It also suggests some specific rules. It is designed for PBCs, RNTBCs and groups intending to hold or manage native title.

CATSI Act, Constitutions, ORIC, Rule book Information Sheet
AIATSIS response to Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) Technical Review of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act) 2006 Dr Lisa Strelein, Cedric Hassing, Dr Belidna Burbidge

The following submission was made as part of the technical review of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act) 2006 (Cth) (CATSI Act).

In the submission we have supported further investigation of a dedicated chapter in the CATSI Act for RNTBCs (native title corporations) and our main recommendations include:

  • Amendments to the CATSI Act to reduce the regulatory and reporting burden to ensure compliance is affordable and manageable
  • Amendments to the CATSI Act that facilitate the incorporation of subsidiary corporations
  • Increased special regulatory assistance for CATSI Corporations that promote compliance rather than punitive measures
  • Specific tailored RNTBC corporate governance training
  • Making the unique situation of native title corporations clear in a separate chapter of legislation
  • Amendments to the laws around meetings and directors that better reflect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law and custom
  • Providing culturally appropriate training, information support and resourcing is available for native title corporations
  • Ensuring that native title corporations are accountable to the wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander group but have enough discretion to manage the corporation
AIATSIS, CATSI Act, Governance, ORIC Policy statement
AIATSIS Submission to review of the CATSI Act: Phase two Dr Lisa Strelein, Ophelia Rubinich, Casey Millward

Since 2016, AIATSIS has contributed to a number of reviews of the CATSI Act including the Technical Review of the CATSI Act (2017) and CATSI Review Phase 1 (2020). Throughout this report, the AIATSIS researchers refer to the AIATSIS submissions for both of these reviews.

AIATSIS, CATSI Act, Compliance, Policies, Rule book Report
CATSI Act review report draft National Indigenous Australians Agency

This comprehensive review of the CATSI Act, built on a series of reviews undertaken in recent years. Responding to feedback from stakeholders for comprehensive consideration of the ongoing role of the CATSI Act, this review would consider whether the CATSI Act is achieving its objects, particularly as a special measure under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

Capacity building, CATSI Act, PBC Regulations Report
CATSI Act Review: Phase 1 summary report National Indigenous Australians Agency

This report details the findings from the survey available on the National Indigenous Australians Agency website for phase one of the CATSI Act review.

Capacity building, CATSI Act, PBC Regulations Report
Decision-making: Constitutions of Prescribed Bodies Corporate Ashleigh Blechynden

The Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) research snapshot series has been developed to share findings from the Native Title Research Unit’s (NTRU) investigation into the constitutions and financial reports of PBCs. This research forms part of the PBC Capability project which aims to develop a long-term national picture of the PBC sector. This snapshot examines the decision-making processes identified by PBCs within their constitutions including voting processes, quorum requirements and the use of independent directors.

CATSI Act, Constitutions, Decision making, Native Title Act, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate), Rule book Report
Detailed information on changes to native title laws and obligations CATSI Act, ILUA (Indigenous Land Use Agreement), Members, Native Title Act, Native title holder, PBC Regulations, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate), Reporting, Rule book, Special administration Fact sheet
Differences between the CATSI Act and the Corporations Act Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

ORIC fact sheet about differences between the CATSI Act and the Corporations Act.

CATSI Act, Exemptible rules, Native Title Act, ORIC, Special administration Fact sheet
Dispute management: Constitutions of Prescribed Bodies Corporate Ashleigh Blechynden

The Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) research snapshot series has been developed to share findings from the Native Title Research Unit’s (NTRU) investigation into the constitutions and financial reports of PBCs. This research forms part of the PBC Capability project which aims to develop a long-term national picture of the PBC sector.

This snapshot looks at the dispute management processes within PBC constitutions, examining the use of NTRBs, independent mediation and elder’s councils to resolve disputes.

AIATSIS, CATSI Act, Dispute management, Native Title Act, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate) Report
Disqualification for managing corporations under the CATSI Act Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Information about how individuals can be disqualified from managing corporations under the CATSI Act.

CATSI Act, Governance, ORIC Information Sheet
Get in on the Act: A guide to the CATSI Act Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

A guide to the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act)

CATSI Act, ORIC Information Sheet
How to adopt condensed rules under the CATSI Act Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Steps to adopting the condensed rules under the CATSI Act

CATSI Act, Constitutions, ORIC, Rule book Information Sheet
Information for PBCs on changes to native title laws and obligations CATSI Act, Decision making, Dispute management, Exemptible rules, Future acts, ILUA (Indigenous Land Use Agreement), Legal, Native Title Act, Native title holder, PBC Regulations, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate), Reporting Fact sheet
Information sheets for PBCs Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Information about the roles and functions of PBCs under the CATSI Act, the Native Title Act and the PBC regulations.

CATSI Act, PBC Regulations, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate) Information Sheet
Meeting templates Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Series of templates and example policy documents for organisations registered under the CATSI Act.

CATSI Act, Meetings, ORIC Information Sheet
Meetings for Members Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Guide for running general meetings for corporations registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act).

CATSI Act, Meetings, Members, ORIC Information Sheet
Member's Rights Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Outline of the rights of members of Indigenous corporations.

CATSI Act, Members, ORIC Information Sheet
Minutes of Meetings Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Factsheet about keeping meeting minutes for Indigenous corporations registered under the CATSI Act.

CATSI Act, Meetings, Minutes, ORIC Information Sheet
ORACLE - Does your rulebook need a spring clean? Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

ORIC newsletter about making changes to a corporation rulebook (constitution)

CATSI Act, Constitutions, ORIC, Rule book Newsletter
PBC decision-making, certification and fees for service discussion paper CATSI Act, Compensation, Decision making, Exemptible rules, Fee for service, ILUA (Indigenous Land Use Agreement), Legal, Members, Native Title Act, Native title holder, PBC Regulations, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate), Rule book Fact sheet