Episode 5: Dual Registration

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In episode five of ROCpod: Talking with the RegisteredOrganisations Commission, we discuss the issue of dual registration.

Many federally registered organisations have branches under their federal registration which are state-based. Sometimes the state-based branch has a ‘mirror’ association, which may have the same members and the same office holders, but is registered in the state. This arrangement is commonly referred to as dual registration.

We discuss why organisations register in multiple jurisdictions and the potential impacts of dual registration on financial reporting and record keeping. We provide guidance about how federally registered organisations with dual registration can ensure legislative compliance.

Episode highlights

01:30: What is dual registration
03:00: Financial reporting responsibilities
04:00: Record keeping tips
07:15: Examples of potential issues that may arise
10:50: The relevance of organisation rules
13:15: Financial reporting options
16:20: Episode summary

Episode five transcript

Disclaimer

ROCpod is 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 Registered Organisations Commission. 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 ROC and its work. The ROC is not able to provide legal or accounting advice. For further information please see the materials on our website www.roc.gov.au or contact us at regorgs@roc.gov.au