The Registered Organisations Services Branch of the Commission assists the General Manager in regulating registered organisations and their officers. We also often receive questions from members interested in participating in the governance of their organisations and what they can and can’t do.
In response to this, the Commission has now released a new Member Rights and Obligations Information Pack for members of registered organisations. This resource is designed to help members understand their rights and obligations under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (the RO Act). Similarly, officers and employees of registered organisations must be aware of the rights their members are able to exercise.
This information pack includes:
- Eligibility and joining requirements
- Participation in governance and elections
- Access to information and financial reports
- Member assistance and complaints
- Payment of membership fees
- Following rules and standards
As well as using this guide as a resource to inform their responsibilities, we encourage registered organisations to distribute this to their members.
Click here to access the information pack
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In addition to releasing the information pack, we are hosting a Webinar via Microsoft Teams, where our subject matter experts will explain what officers and employees of registered organisations need to know about membership rights. Date and Time: Thursday 27 November 2025, 2:00pm AEDT The requirements of registered organisations relating to members’ rights under the RO Act will be discussed in detail, and we will answer any questions you may have. If you would like to attend, please register for the Webinar by 5:00pm AEDT, Monday 24 November 2025. A confirmation email attaching a calendar invite will be sent to you following registration. |
