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Two Way Governance: Presentation 11
The Corporations (Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006
(CATSI 2006) is an Australian
Government Act covering Aboriginal
corporations.
These are usually not for profit Non-
Government Organisations (NGOs)
who work for the good of the
community in specific areas.
They need to make enough money to
cover the costs of doing their work.
The Corporations Act 2001 is for all
companies in Australia that do business
to make money, like Coca Cola, Qantas
or Rio Tinto.
Aboriginal organisations in the Territory
are also starting to incorporate under
this Act.
Look at the organisations in your community - Health Boards, Ranger groups, Arts Centres or Resource Centres. If
they have ‘Aboriginal Corporation Incorporated’ after their name, they are incorporated under this Act.