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Latest episodes

How to use the Model Rules

December 19, 2025 · 31 min

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

June 11, 2025 · 17 min

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…
Developing an internal whistleblower policy

March 20, 2025 · 24 min

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

December 18, 2024 · 28 min

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

October 30, 2024 · 18 min

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…

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Emerging trends in financial reports

August 29, 2024 · 20 min

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.
How we regulate

June 24, 2024 · 19 min

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…
Our education resources

April 29, 2024 · 15 min

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…
New enforcement tools

February 22, 2024 · 17 min

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…
Changes to right of entry permit applications

December 20, 2023 · 20 min

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…
A conversation with the General Manager

October 30, 2023 · 31 min

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…
Altering your organisation's rules

August 24, 2023 · 15 min

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…

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About the show

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.