RO pod: Talking about governance of registered organisations

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Welcome to RO pod: Talking about governance of registered organisations with the Registered Organisations Governance & Advice Branch at the Fair Work Commission. The official podcast about the regulation of unions and employer associations. In this monthly podcast we'll share essential information, uncover handy hints and tips and reveal our best tools for proactive compliance with the complex legislative requirements. Don't forget to subscribe and see how RO pod can help you and your organisation.

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Episode 52: Our education resources

Apr 29 2024 14 mins  
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.

Episode 51: New enforcement tools

Feb 22 2024 17 mins  
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.

Episode 50: Changes to right of entry permit applications

Dec 20 2023 19 mins  
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.

Episode 49: A conversation with the General Manager

Oct 29 2023 30 mins  
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 r

Episode 48: Altering your organisation’s rules

Aug 23 2023 15 mins  
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.

Episode 47: Governance training and training exemptions

Jun 29 2023 15 mins  
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.

Episode 46: Current issues in the elections space

May 24 2023 16 mins  
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 pan

Episode 45: Compliance update with the Executive Director

Apr 27 2023 18 mins  
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.

Episode 44: New officer essentials

Mar 30 2023 21 mins  
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.

Episode 43: Effective minute-taking

Feb 22 2023 15 mins  
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 officers, particularly if decisions are called into question later and evidence needs to be provided. A reminder to all our listeners that t