Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00492:section:6:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00492
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 6 (pt 3/175)
Character Range: 178761–181678

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

88‑15  If Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation ceases to be a registered native title body corporate

Notice required
 (1) If an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation that is a registered native title body corporate (RNTBC) ceases to be a RNTBC, the corporation must, within 28 days after ceasing to be a RNTBC, notify the Registrar in writing accordingly.

Registrar to change registration
 (2) If:
 (a) the Registrar is notified under subsection (1) that the corporation has ceased to be a RNTBC; 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 delete the words "registered native title body corporate" from the corporation's name.

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

88‑20  Registrar must issue new certificate if name changes
 (1) If the Registrar changes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation's name, he or she must give to the corporation a new certificate of registration. The corporation's new name is the name specified in the certificate of registration issued under this section.
Note 1: An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation's name may be changed under section 88‑1, 88‑5, 88‑10 or 88‑15.
Note 2: For the evidentiary value of a certificate of registration, see subsection 424‑5(2).
 (2) A certificate under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.

88‑25  Effect of name change
 (1) The changing of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation's name does not:
 (a) create a new legal entity; or
 (b) affect the corporation's existing property, rights or obligations; or
 (c) render defective any legal proceedings by or against the corporation.
 (2) Any legal proceedings that could have been continued or begun by or against the corporation in its former name may be continued or begun by or against it in its new name.

Part 3‑5—Corporation powers and how they are exercised

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