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New ISO whistleblowing guidelines: implications for Australian and global businesses
New guidelines for whistleblower management systems have been recently released by ISO (the International Organisation for Standardisation) (ISO …
A new world of open data and cyber risks
For Australian firms facing a new consumer data regime and post-Covid homeworking, cyber risks must be at the heart of data strategyAs the world …
Amendments to Queensland’s security of payment regime
Amendments to Queensland’s Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF Act) have now passed, simplifying the project bank account …
Australian small business payment times reporting bill – what you need to know
In brief The Payment Times Reporting Bill 2020, currently before the Senate, establishes new reporting obligations on the payment practices of large …
Australia's regulators reveal their stance on policing consumer data rights
Covid-19 disruption adds to the challenge facing the banking sector as Australia's new data rights regime looms.The Consumer Data Right (CDR) is …
Directors and ESG disclosure – The risks will only get bigger
With activist investors and NGOs prowling, firms making flimsy ethical claims will increasingly end up in courtIn the context of BlackRock’s climate …
Upheaval and uncertainty in mineral regulation in key African mining jurisdictions
Resurgence of resource nationalism highlights the importance of investment treaty protectionsThe last year has seen significant changes to mineral …
EU unveils proposals for toughened security screening of foreign investments
As states race to usher in tighter security controls on foreign takeovers, we assess the EU's new framework for screening FDIOn 13 September 2017 the EU …
South African mining industry blindsided by Mining Charter III
Much controversy has surrounded the Reviewed Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining Industry (“Mining Charter III”). …
Qatari diplomatic ties severed – Implications for business
Middle Eastern neighbours have cut diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar. How will business be hit?On Monday 5 June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the …
RIMS Risk Forum 2015: key themes
Last month, the Australian chapter of Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) held its third Risk Forum in Melbourne. The event was attended by risk …
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