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ESG contract clauses — drafting tips to reduce your exposure to disputes and complaints
Interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) is continuing to grow at a rapid pace, including ESG-related goods and services. ...
1972 is calling: repeal of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA)
Just five weeks after its commencement, the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA) (ACH Act) has been repealed, and will be replaced with an amended version of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) (1972 Act) – the very legislation it was intended to overhaul. ...
Targeting ESG outcomes in investment strategies
It is now accepted that ESG risks need to be taken into account in the same way as any other investment-related risk for superannuation trustees, fund managers and institutional investors when developing and implementing their investment strategies (and in making individual investment decisions). ...
Setting a new standard: a guide to APRA's operational risk management reforms
Given the tight timeframes proposed, APRA regulated entities should begin to review their operational risk management processes and arrangements against draft CPS 230 – see our practical implementation guide here. ...
Part 1 – Detailed Analysis of CPS 230 and comparison with existing standards
Operational risk has been a headline issue in the superannuation, insurance and banking industries over recent years, so it is no surprise to see APRA sharpening its focus on operational resilience with the release of a new draft prudential standard, CPS 230. In this Insight we provide an overview of CPS 230 and what it will mean for you. ...
Number of class action filings on track to significantly outstrip 2022
The increase in filings has been fuelled by the first significant wave of cyber class actions following several high-profile data breach incidents, as well as a rise in competing class actions. 'Th ...
Future-proofing the energy transition: strategies for mitigating project disputes
In this Insight, we explore the major trends that we believe will prove the most fertile ground for future projects disputes. ...
Awakening a sleeping giant: the growing authority of Australia's carbon market regulator
The enforcement powers of the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) continue to expand, and these developments have implications for numerous stakeholders across the energy, resources and carbon market sectors and beyond. ...
Embedding ESG
Embedding environment, social, and governance (ESG) principles in day-to-day business practices is crucial for organisations aiming to address sustainability concerns and to manage their ESG risks. ...
It's riskier not investigating – why your organisation must confront serious allegations
This Insight examines the risks of not investigating allegations of misconduct and sets out some ways you can gauge whether your company is set up to adequately investigate serious allegations. ...