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*ROC media releases are point-in-time statements. Please note the date of issue and use the internal search function on the site to check for other information on the same or related matters.
November 2022
October 2022
- Inquiry into Independent Education Union of Australia (IEUA), WA Branch
- Investigation into the Australian Workers’ Union – National Office and branches (excluding the Victorian Branch)
August 2022
May 2022
- Investigation into Master Plumbers & Mechanical Contractors Association of New South Wales concluded
April 2022
February 2022
- Investigation commenced into HSU Victoria No. 1 Branch
- Investigation commenced into former officer of the Australian Education Union, Australian Capital Territory Branch
- Statement for media: Conclusion of investigation into the Australian Workers' Union donations
December 2021
- Commissioner requests CFMMEU branch take remedial steps
- Proceedings commenced against President of CFMMEU Mining and Energy Division Queensland District Branch
November 2021
September 2021
December 2020
November 2020
- Update: Full Court overturns decision to quash investigation into AWU donations
- Full Court overturns decision to quash investigation into AWU donations
August 2020
February 2020
January 2020
December 2019
November 2019
- The Australian Workers' Union v Registered Organisations Commissioner
- Federal Court imposes civil penalties on former AWU branch secretary, Cesar Melhem
October 2019
September 2019
- Federal Court imposes civil penalties on Australian Hotels Association
- Federal Court sets penalty hearing date for AWU
- Federal Court sets penalty hearing date for Mr Melhem
- Proceedings against the AWU and Mr Melhem September 2019
August 2019
March 2019
February 2019
- ROC welcomes high initial compliance rate for new ORP disclosure obligations
- Sydney workshop on 26 March 2019
- Reminder to lodge annual returns as deadline nears
January 2019
- New resources to provide whistleblower assistance
- Investigation into Health Services Union Victoria No. 1 Branch
December 2018
- Federal Court imposes civil penalties on ANMF and its WA Branch Secretary
- Rich bank of educational resources aids compliance obligations
- ROC reminds registered organisations to lodge disclosure statements on time
November 2018
- Federal Court proceedings commence against AHA
- Brisbane information session rounds off successful 2018 series of interstate workshops
- Full Court of the Federal Court varies civil penalties on the Transport Workers' Union of Australia
- Investigation into Motor Traders' Association of NSW
- Federal Court finds ANMF WA Branch Secretary liable for breaches
- New webinar to complement information guide
October 2018
September 2018
- Perth workshop latest initiative to guide compliance
- Compliance calculator - latest online tool to aid compliance
- Concluded inquiry into Clubs Victoria Inc. (CVI)
- Perth information session for registered organisations
- Updated education material to promote awareness of corrupting benefits
August 2018
- New webinar to aid financial reporting compliance
- Conclusion of inquiry into the Master Builders' Association of New South Wales (MBANSW)
- Conclusion of inquiry into the Australian Road Transport Industrial Organization (ARTIO), Tasmanian Branch
July 2018
- New guidance materials to aid education and compliance
- Darwin information session for registered organisations
- The ROC launches national 2018/19 Education Strategy for registered organisations
April 2018
September 2017
August 2017
May 2017