Episode 16: The Commissioner: 2020 and the year ahead
RO pod: Talking about governance of registered organisationsShow Notes
Our latest episode of ROCpod features a conversation with the Registered Organisations Commissioner Mark Bielecki. He reflects on the challenges of this extraordinary year, and the compliance achievements of registered organisations. Don't miss out on hearing about the key priorities for registered organisations in 2021, and how we can help you achieve voluntary compliance.
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