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Welcome to ROCpod: Talking with the Registered Organisations Commission the official podcast of the ROC about the regulation of unions and employer associations. In this monthly podcast we’l...

The Model Rules are designed to make drafting rules easier for registered organi s ations . They include plain-language guidance, annotation...

An important part of the Fair Work Commission's regulatory approach is to listen to and learn from stakeholders in our registered organisati...

Members, officers and employees of registered organisations can report a concern about their registered organisation to the Fair Work Commis...

Registered organisations can use our 2024 compliance snapshot to understand their own achievements and priorities and monitor their own perf...

Whistleblowers have the right to disclose a concern without reprisal under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (the RO Act) ....

Reporting units are required to meet financial reporting obligations each year under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (the...

The General Manager has recently released the Compliance and Enforcement Policy which covers registered organisations . In this episode, we...

Education is one of our core function s and we are constantly working to improve the material we provide using feedback from registered orga...

The General Manager of the Fair Work Commission has been given expanded powers and functions to use compliance and enforcement instruments i...

The Fair Work Commission has made changes to the right of entry permit application process in response to the recommendations of the Registe...

In this episode of RO pod we talk with the General Manager, Murray Furlong , about the transfer , the internal restructure to produce a unif...

In this episode of RO pod, we talk about how rule alteration procedures can vary across organisations. We also discuss what you might need t...

Officers of Registered Organisations with financial responsibilities must undertake approved financial training, or apply for an exemption f...

Registered organisations and branches need to lodge prescribed information with the Fair Work Commission at least two months before your rul...

In the latest episode of our podcast series, we talk to the Executive Director of the branch. He discusses the move to the Fair Work Commiss...

In the latest episode of our podcast series, we discuss the important information that new officers need to understand and what they must do...

In this month's episode of the podcast, we'll be talking about how to take effective minutes of your meetings. Minutes provide evidence for...

The vast majority of organisations we work with want to comply with their legislative obligations and they take steps to do just that. Howev...

Many of the compliance requirements of registered organisations have specific timeframes that are prescribed by law. In this month's episode...

In this month's podcast the Registered Organisations Commissioner and Executive Director discuss the components of contemporary good governa...

A good expenditure policy helps to ensure an organisation's spending is in line with its objectives and purpose and can protect the organisa...

In this month's podcast we talk about the practical steps that organisations can take to manage related parties. Keeping records about relat...

In this month's episode of ROCpod we'll be answering the question - does the Registered Organisations Commission (ROC) have jurisdiction? Th...

In our July episode of ROCpod we talk about our regulatory response to non-compliance, which can range from engagement and education through...

In our June episode of ROCpod we talk about the rules of registered organisations, and how they can influence compliance outcomes.

In this month's podcast we talk about the important role of the committee of management in registered organisations and branches. Committees...

In this month's podcast we talk about a hot topic in our jurisdiction – conflicts of interest and how to successfully manage them.

In this month's podcast we are joined by Michael Mundt and Stephen Milgate who are partners at Daley Audit . They share their practical expe...

In this month's podcast we talk about financial decision-making in registered organisations, and the practical steps you can take to meet th...

The ROC has a complaints handling process to manage and fairly resolve protected disclosures, taking into account the information provided b...

Our final podcast for 2021 is about the annual return of information, which needs to be lodged with the ROC by 31st March 2022. This podcast...

As 2021 comes to a close, we talk to the ROC's Executive Director, Chris Enright, about the latest compliance issues involving registered or...

This month we talk about transparency in registered organisations and the practical steps you can take to promote engagement and participati...
It's essential for registered organisations to know who their related parties are. It's relevant for financial reporting and also your discl...

In this month's podcast we explain the statutory duties of office-holders and share tips about how organisations can support their officers...

This month, Commissioner Mark Bielecki reflects on recent matters from corporate Australia where governance practices have faced public scru...

Some reporting units must act now to rotate their registered auditor. Do you know when your reporting unit is due to rotate your registered...

In our latest episode of ROCpod we talk about how the ROC assesses financial reports and the tools available to improve compliance performan...

The ROC's approach to compliance and enforcement starts with providing education and assistance, including tools and resources to help with...

In our latest episode of ROCpod we discuss how leaders of registered organisations can model ethical behaviour and encourage people to speak...

Elections are again underway, after they were suspended in 2020 due to safety concerns with COVID-19. Organisations interested in conducting...

Registered organisations often engage with multiple regulators at one time. For example, most organisations require the assistance of the RO...

Our final episode of ROCpod for this year is an instalment of our Good Governance in Practice series about managing conflicts of interest. O...

Our latest episode of ROCpod features a conversation with the Registered Organisations Commissioner Mark Bielecki. He reflects on the challe...

Officers of registered organisations play an important role in the running of their organisation, and they are influential drivers of good g...

The Registered Organisations Commission is committed to educating registered organisations about financial and other responsibilities and en...

Meetings are an essential part of running a registered organisation. They are the place for decision-making, sharing information, asking que...

To ensure that federally registered organisations are accountable to their members and function democratically, the regulatory scheme govern...

Proper decision making and good record keeping can protect the registered organisation, its officers and its members. They are equally impor...

In our latest podcast episode we take listeners on a behind the scenes tour of the ROC. We speak to staff representing the investigations an...