Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006

CHAPTER 3 - BASIC FEATURES OF AN ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CORPORATION  

PART 3-4 - NAMES  

Division 88 - How is a corporation ' s name changed?  

SECTION 88-10   IF ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CORPORATION BECOMES A REGISTERED NATIVE TITLE BODY CORPORATE  
Notice required

88-10(1)    
If an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation becomes a registered native title body corporate, the corporation must, within 28 days after becoming registered, notify the Registrar in writing accordingly.

Registrar to change registration

88-10(2)    
If:

(a)    the Registrar is notified under subsection (1) that the corporation has become a registered native title body corporate; or

(b)    the Registrar otherwise becomes aware of that fact;

the Registrar must change the corporation ' s name by altering the details of the corporation ' s registration to include the words " registered native title body corporate " in the corporation ' s name.



When name change takes effect

88-10(3)    
A change of name under subsection (2) takes effect when the Registrar alters the details of the corporation ' s registration.




This information is provided by CCH Australia Limited Link opens in new window. View the disclaimer and notice of copyright.