Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC)

This is an overview page from the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, known as ORIC. ORIC is the Australian government body responsible for supporting and regulating corporations incorporated under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006, commonly called the CATSI Act. The page explains ORIC's purpose, vision, values, and the clients it serves.

ORIC's core role is to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations operate well and in accordance with the law. It registers new corporations, provides governance training for directors and members, monitors compliance, and can intervene when things go wrong. It also maintains public registers of corporations and disqualified officers.

The page outlines ORIC's four guiding values: independence, impartiality, respect, and accountability. These shape how the organisation makes decisions and exercises its powers. ORIC's stated vision is well-governed and self-determining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations achieving their economic, social, or cultural purpose.

This resource is most useful for First Nations community members, founders, and directors looking to incorporate or better understand their governance obligations. It is also a helpful starting point for advisers, funders, and social enterprise practitioners who work alongside Indigenous corporations and want to understand the regulatory environment.