Episode 43: Effective minute-taking
RO pod: Talking about governance of registered organisations
Release Date: 02/22/2023
Episode 55: Common protected disclosure issues
RO pod: Talking about governance of registered organisations
Whistleblowers have the right to disclose a concern without reprisal under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (the RO Act). However, not all disclosures are protected. In this episode we talk about; matters that are commonly the subject of protected disclosures, what ‘disclosable conduct’ is and isn’t, including specific examples and protections for whistleblowers and the relevant eligibility criteria.
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Episode 54: Emerging trends in financial reports
RO pod: Talking about governance of registered organisations
Reporting units are required to meet financial reporting obligations each year under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (the RO Act). After being lodged with us, financial reports are assessed by our Financial Analysis Team.
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Episode 53: How we regulate
RO pod: Talking about governance of registered organisations
The General Manager has recently released the Compliance and Enforcement Policy which covers registered organisations. In this episode, we talk about the Commission’s approach to regulation, and what enforcement tools and activities may be used where there are potential instances of non-compliance.
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Episode 52: Our education resources
RO pod: Talking about governance of registered organisations
Education is one of our core functions and we are constantly working to improve the material we provide using feedback from registered organisations. In this episode we talk about accessing and using a variety of education resources available on the Fair Work Commission website.
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Episode 51: New enforcement tools
RO pod: Talking about governance of registered organisations
The General Manager of the Fair Work Commission has been given expanded powers and functions to use compliance and enforcement instruments in the regulation of registered organisations. In this episode of RO pod, we look at these new enforcement tools and how they may affect registered organisations, as well as the types of conduct they apply to.
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Episode 50: Changes to right of entry permit applications
RO pod: Talking about governance of registered organisations
The Fair Work Commission has made changes to the right of entry permit application process in response to the recommendations of the Registered Organisations Governance and Compliance External Review. You will hear about how the application process has been simplified, and how this will affect organisations and permit holders.
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Episode 49: A conversation with the General Manager
RO pod: Talking about governance of registered organisations
In this episode of RO pod we talk with the General Manager, Murray Furlong, about the transfer, the internal restructure to produce a unified Registered Organisations Services Branch, and his strategic approach to work with organisations and their peak bodies. The General Manager discusses his plans to encourage compliance and enhance transparency and accountability to members of registered organisations and expediting the reporting and application processes for organisations.
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Episode 48: Altering your organisation’s rules
RO pod: Talking about governance of registered organisations
In this episode of RO pod, we talk about how rule alteration procedures can vary across organisations. We also discuss what you might need to consider when it comes to differing notice requirements, how rule alterations can affect upcoming elections and the legislative requirements.
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Episode 47: Governance training and training exemptions
RO pod: Talking about governance of registered organisations
Officers of Registered Organisations with financial responsibilities must undertake approved financial training, or apply for an exemption from training, within six months of taking office. In our latest podcast episode, we discuss financial training and when and how to apply for an exemption from training.
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Episode 46: Current issues in the elections space
RO pod: Talking about governance of registered organisations
Registered organisations and branches need to lodge prescribed information with the Fair Work Commission at least two months before your rules say nominations are open. The election is then conducted by the Australian Election Commission (AEC) unless the branch holds an exemption. There has been a disruption to election cycles over the past few years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the AEC being unable to conduct elections for a period of time. In this episode, we discuss what you must do if your rules say that an election is due to be held, whether or not you’ve had a missed or...
info_outlineIn this month’s episode of the podcast, we’ll be talking about how to take effective minutes of your meetings. Minutes provide evidence for what is discussed and decided on at your meetings. Good minutes can protect an organisation and its officers, particularly if decisions are called into question later and evidence needs to be provided.
A reminder to all our listeners that the Registered Organisation Commission (ROC) will be abolished from 6 March 2023 and that all of the ROC’s functions will be transferred to the Fair Work Commission from this date.