Resources and publications
| Title | Author /s | Summary | Date Sort descending | Tag(s) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting started | Indigenous Governance Toolkit | The topic 'Getting started' from the Indigenous Governance Toolkit has four sections,
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Governance, Reporting, Rule book | Information Sheet | |
| The Satisfaction Triangle | Aurora | Outlines the 'satisfaction triangle'- a model for decision-making. |
Decision making, Meetings | Information Sheet | |
| The Rule Book - Info Kit | Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations | The rule book info kit is comprehensive and takes advantage of the full range of options under the CATSI Act. It includes extra information and notes to help corporations pick and tailor rules. It is a longer document which includes set laws from the CATSI Act which cannot be changed (rules that apply to all corporations) as well as:
Additional resources associated with The Rule Book - Info Kit can be found by following this link. |
CATSI Act, Constitutions, Rule book | Information Sheet | |
| 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 | |
| The rule book - short (pictorial) | Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations | This book contains pictures to help explain some of the concepts within the rule book. |
CATSI Act, Constitutions, ORIC, Rule book | 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 | |
| Top tips for recruiting an Independent Director | Forum for Directors of Indigenous Organisations | Factsheet about recruiting an Independent director for an Indigenous Corporation or trust |
Independent directors, Trusts | Information Sheet | |
| Indigenous land use agreements (ILUAs) for PBCs | Aurora | This factsheet details the roles and requirements of PBCs entering into Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs). This factsheet provides an overview of the various types of ILUAs as well as some of the legal requirements and processes needed for the future act(s). Please note some of this information may be outdated. |
Agreements, Future acts, ILUA (Indigenous Land Use Agreement), PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate) | Information Sheet | |
| Legal context for PBC decision making | Aurora | Information sheet about decision-making for PBCs. |
Decision making, Governance, Legal, Meetings, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate) | Information Sheet | |
| Common types of decision making processes | Aurora | Outlines different methods of decision-making. |
Decision making, Meetings | Information Sheet | |
| Closed and open questions | Aurora | Explanation of closed and open questions. |
Decision making, Meetings | Information Sheet | |
| Future Acts for PBCs | Aurora | Information about Future Acts for PBCs. |
Future acts, ILUA (Indigenous Land Use Agreement), PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate) | Information Sheet | |
| Deductible gift fund | Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations | ORIC information sheet about deductible gift recipient fund, provides DGR rules for PBC rule books. |
Funding, Rule book | Information Sheet | |
| Top tips for Director remuneration | Forum for Directors of Indigenous Organisations | 10 tips for setting director renumeration. |
Directors | Information Sheet | |
| Dispute resolution | Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations | Managing disputes and the role of ORIC in resolving disputes. |
Dispute management, ORIC | Information Sheet | |
| Complaints involving corporations | Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations | Advice for dealing with complaints. |
Dispute management, ORIC | Information Sheet | |
| Disputes involving Corporations | Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations | ORIC policy statement explaining their role in resolving disputes involving corporations. |
Dispute management, ORIC | Information Sheet | |
| Top tips for assessing joint ventures | Forum for Directors of Indigenous Organisations | Short factsheet about joint ventures. |
Agreements, Joint Management | Information Sheet | |
| Duties of Directors and other Officers | Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations | Outlining the roles and responsibilities of directors and officers for corporations under the CATSI Act. |
Directors, ORIC | Information 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 |