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

New enforcement tools

Feb 22nd, 2024 17m 24s

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 enforcemen

Changes to right of entry permit applications

Dec 20th, 2023 19m 41s

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 pr

A conversation with the General Manager

Oct 30th, 2023 30m 45s

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 th

Altering your organisation’s rules

Aug 24th, 2023 15m 1s

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 elec

Governance training and training exemptions

Jun 29th, 2023 15m 24s

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 tr

Current issues in the elections space

May 25th, 2023 16m 40s

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)

Compliance update with the Executive Director

Apr 28th, 2023 18m 10s

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 Commission, the current review, emerging issues and changes to the regulatory functions.

New officer essentials

Mar 31st, 2023 21m 46s

In the latest episode of our podcast series, we discuss the important information that new officers need to understand and what they must do to discharge their duties as an officer in a registered organisation.

Effective minute-taking

Feb 22nd, 2023 15m 47s

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 what is discussed and decided on at your meetings. Good minutes can protect an organisation and its offi

You’ve identified non-compliance … what’s next?

Jan 26th, 2023 17m 59s

The vast majority of organisations we work with want to comply with their legislative obligations and they take steps to do just that. However, mistakes and non-compliance do happen. In this episode we will be talking about the steps that regis

Don’t miss the deadline

Dec 21st, 2022 16m 44s

Many of the compliance requirements of registered organisations have specific timeframes that are prescribed by law. In this month’s episode of ROCpod we’ll identify what those compliance requirements are and share our strategies to help you be

A chat with the Commissioner about contemporary good governance

Nov 25th, 2022 24m 39s

In this month’s podcast the Registered Organisations Commissioner and Executive Director discuss the components of contemporary good governance in registered organisations and the practical implications of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (S

Good governance in practice: What makes a good expenditure policy

Oct 27th, 2022 18m 19s

A good expenditure policy helps to ensure an organisation’s spending is in line with its objectives and purpose and can protect the organisation and its officers. In this month’s podcast we talk about what an effective expenditure policy looks

Episode 38: Good governance in practice: managing your related parties

Sep 29th, 2022 16m 44s

In this month’s podcast we talk about the practical steps that organisations can take to manage related parties. Keeping records about related parties and publicly reporting information about them is essential to the good financial governance o

Does the ROC have jurisdiction?

Aug 25th, 2022 17m 41s

In this month’s episode of ROCpod we’ll be answering the question - does the Registered Organisations Commission (ROC) have jurisdiction? The ROC monitors and enforces compliance by registered organisations, their branches, officers and employe

ROC Inquiries and investigations

Jul 14th, 2022 25m 21s

In our July episode of ROCpod we talk about our regulatory response to non-compliance, which can range from engagement and education through to litigation and shine a spotlight on ROC inquiries and investigations.

Making your rules work for you

Jun 22nd, 2022 25m 4s

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

Good governance in practice: compliant committees of management

May 25th, 2022 22m 48s

In this month’s podcast we talk about the important role of the committee of management in registered organisations and branches. Committees of management need to invest time into nurturing a positive culture to challenge ideas, foster respectf

Episode 33: Managing conflicts of interest

Apr 25th, 2022 21m 5s

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

Auditing in our jurisdiction – what auditors want you to know

Mar 24th, 2022 26m 7s

In this month’s podcast we are joined by Michael Mundt and Stephen Milgate who are partners at Daley Audit. They share their practical experiences of working with registered organisations and branches to audit the financial report.

Good governance in practice: financial decision-making

Feb 25th, 2022 24m 18s

In this month’s podcast we talk about financial decision-making in registered organisations, and the practical steps you can take to meet the expected standards of conduct in your organisation. We also discuss how organisations can promote good

Whistleblower investigations: what you can expect

Jan 26th, 2022 22m 28s

The ROC has a complaints handling process to manage and fairly resolve protected disclosures, taking into account the information provided by the whistleblower, the registered organisation concerned and other sources. Listen to our first episod

The annual return: Compliance simplified

Dec 16th, 2021 18m 41s

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 will help you to get on the front-foot as you prepare to lodge your annual return early next year.

The ROC Executive Director on priorities for 2021–22

Nov 25th, 2021 24m 46s

As 2021 comes to a close, we talk to the ROC’s Executive Director, Chris Enright, about the latest compliance issues involving registered organisations and office-holders as well as the ROC’s priorities for the year ahead. Note: The Digital Cla