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Exploring the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill
Covered in this webinar: criminalising 'wage theft'; restricting use of labour hire; making it easier for casual workers to convert to permanency; and introducing minimum standards for workers in the gig economy. ...
Spotting and stopping scams – a conversation with Anna Bligh
Covered in this webinar: emerging trends and key challenges for all parts of the economy in combatting scams; the warning signs of scams and how Australian consumers can protect themselves; and the need for an eco-system approach across all parts of the economy – banks, telecommunication companies, social media platforms and the Government. ...
Continuous disclosure for listed companies – key points from recent developments
With increasing scrutiny and a dynamic legislative environment, the continuous disclosure regulation of ASX-listed entities in Australia is evolving. Recent developments mandate a heightened level of vigilance and adaptability by companies ...
Understanding 'adequate procedures' – a key element in Australia's foreign bribery law reforms
In the wake of the new 'failure to prevent' offence, the Commonwealth Attorney-General is required to publish guidance on the steps that can be taken to prevent an associate from bribing foreign ...
Sanctions developments in 2023 and expectations for 2024
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, global sanctions proliferated rapidly. This trend continued in 2023, and the World Trade Organisation estimates that 12% of global trade is now affected by sanctions. ...
Recent developments in work health and safety
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk. ...
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. ...
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. ...
It's nearly here: how businesses can prepare for mandatory climate-related financial reporting
A mandatory climate disclosure will commence for the first cohort of reporting entities from 2024-2025, and firms up details on the overall architecture of a reporting regime which is now expected to cover around 20,000 Australian organisations. ...
Recommendations for reform of Australia's Modern Slavery Act
The recommendations for reform of Australia's Modern Slavery if adopted, will mark a substantial strengthening in Australia's efforts to combat modern slavery, as well as more onerous due diligence and reporting requirements for companies caught by the regime. ...