Public Offers

This section of the Capital Builder provides guidance for co-operatives wanting to make a public offer of securities. Co-operatives in all States and Territories are governed by a uniform scheme of laws called the Co-operatives National Law.

For co-operatives in Western Australia, the legislation that is part of the Co-operatives National Law scheme is called the Co-operatives Act 2009 WA. For co-operatives registered in all other States and Territories, it is called the Co-operatives National Law or CNL. Links to both laws are provided.

The lodgement and disclosure requirements for a public offer are similar to the lodgement and disclosure requirements for offers of securities by a company under a prospectus.

For offers of CCUs, there are additional procedural steps required before launching an offer.

Select whether you are offering debentures or CCUs to view the procedures required for each offer type and to access the tool for drafting the relevant disclosure document.