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.

  1. How to use the Model Rules

    12/19/2025

    How to use the Model Rules

    The Model Rules are designed to make drafting rules easier for registered organisations. They include plain-language guidance, annotations, and practical examples to help organisations modernise their rule books and strengthen governance.

    31 min
  2. Good governance in practice – from an organisation's perspective

    06/11/2025

    Good governance in practice – from an organisation's perspective

    An important part of the Fair Work Commission's regulatory approach is to listen to and learn from stakeholders in our registered organisations community. In this episode, we invited Tom Lynch, the Federal President of the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU), to share his perspective on what good governance looks like in his organisation.

    17 min
  3. Developing an internal whistleblower policy

    03/20/2025

    Developing an internal whistleblower policy

    Members, officers and employees of registered organisations can report a concern about their registered organisation to the Fair Work Commission. However, registered organisations are encouraged to develop and implement a formal whistleblower policy to assist them to investigate and address concerns reported directly to them.

    24 min
  4. Episode 56: Compliance snapshot and setting up for a successful holiday season

    12/18/2024

    Episode 56: Compliance snapshot and setting up for a successful holiday season

    Registered organisations can use our 2024 compliance snapshot to understand their own achievements and priorities and monitor their own performance against other organisations.

    28 min
  5. Common protected disclosure issues

    10/30/2024

    Common protected disclosure issues

    Whistleblowers have the right to disclose a concern without reprisal under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (the RO Act). However, not all disclosures are protected.   In this episode we talk about; matters that are commonly the subject of protected disclosures, what 'disclosable conduct' is and isn't, including specific examples and protections for whistleblowers and the relevant eligibility criteria.

    18 min
  6. Emerging trends in financial reports

    08/29/2024

    Emerging trends in financial reports

    Reporting units are required to meet financial reporting obligations each year under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (the RO Act). After being lodged with us, financial reports are assessed by our Financial Analysis Team.

    20 min
  7. How we regulate

    06/24/2024

    How we regulate

    The General Manager has recently released the Compliance and Enforcement Policy which covers registered organisations.   In this episode, we talk about the Commission's approach to regulation, and what enforcement tools and activities may be used where there are potential instances of non-compliance.

    19 min
  8. Our education resources

    04/29/2024

    Our education resources

    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.

    15 min
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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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