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Commonwealth legislation
What this legislation does:
These regulations set out the detailed rules for how registered organisations (unions and employer associations) operate under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. Think of them as the "instruction manual" for the Act.
Key areas covered:
Who it affects:
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Direct links to the current provisions in Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Regulations 2009.
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Why it matters: These regulations ensure unions and employer associations are accountable, democratic, and financially transparent. They protect members' rights to fair elections, access to financial information, and proper representation — while also providing mechanisms to investigate and penalise misconduct.