Episode 5: Dual registration

Many registered organisations have branches under their federal registration which are state based. Sometimes the state-based branch has a ‘mirror’ association, which may have the same members and the same office holders, but is registered in the state. This arrangement is commonly referred to as dual registration.

We discuss why organisations register in multiple jurisdictions and the potential impacts of dual registration on financial reporting and record keeping. We provide guidance about how federally registered organisations with dual registration can ensure legislative compliance.

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.

Episode highlights

01:30  What is dual registration?

03:00  Financial reporting responsibilities

04:00  Record keeping tips

07:15  Examples of potential issues that may arise

10:50  The relevance of organisation rules

13:15  Financial reporting options

16:20  Episode summary

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. 

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