In this episode we talk about transparency in registered organisations and the practical steps you can take to promote engagement and participation by members. We share good governance strategies to help registered organisations promote financial transparency, including through record-keeping procedures and the management of disclosures.
ROCpod was a monthly podcast created by the Registered Organisations Commission, which is now abolished. The obligations for registered organisations remain unchanged, with the functions transferred to the Fair Work Commission as the regulator from 6 March 2023. If you need further information please contact the Fair Work Commission on 1300 341 665 or email regorgs@fwc.gov.au.
02:00 Why is transparency important?
02:59 What does transparency look like?
09:59 Practical strategies to support financial transparency
17:40 Transparent elections
21:14 The ROC is a transparent regulator
ROCpod was the official podcast of the Registered Organisations Commission. It is copyright to the Commonwealth of Australia. The opinions expressed in ROCpod are the opinions of the particular speaker and not necessarily the opinions of the regulator.
This information is general and is not intended to be comprehensive, it is designed to assist in gaining an understanding of the relevant provisions of the legislation, the regulator and its work. The regulator is not able to provide legal or accounting advice.
For further information please see the registered organisations materials on our website or contact us at regorgs@fwc.gov.au.