Episode 35: Making your rules work for you

Rules provide order and instruction about how things are done in registered organisations and branches. They provide a framework for how organisations are run, including the management of funds and the expectations around how officers will perform their duties.

We routinely engage with organisations and branches when it's identified that rules are making regulatory compliance more difficult. However, it's ultimately the responsibility of registered organisations to maintain their rulebooks so that they reflect how they want the organisation to run.

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

03:06  Rulebook requirements under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act

06:50  The impact of inconsistent/ambiguous rules

17:00  Why you should consider post-election reports

20:15  How to change your rules

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.