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Your regulatory radar for 2020

14 January 2020

As we start a new decade, we look ahead to major issues and regulatory changes that directors need to be across in 2020. Here’s a summary for the year ahead.

Westpac revelations another shock to corporate Australia

27 November 2019 | Angus Armour FAICD

The AUSTRAC allegations against Westpac have rocked corporate Australia. The issues raised are inexcusable and a great deal more work is needed to understand how this happened.

What directors need to know about the Westpac money laundering allegations

27 November 2019

AUSTRAC’s allegations that Westpac failed in its anti-money laundering obligations and may have put children at risk have shocked the community. Here’s what directors need to know.

Modern slavery laws will affect directors who are not aware of supply chains

1 July 2019 | Professor Pamela Hanrahan

Boards must be aware of their organisation's supply chains with the first reporting period for large entities applicable from July 1 under the federal law, writes Professor Pamela Hanrahan.

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New tougher laws for staff pay avoiders

29 April 2019 | Christie McGrath

New legislation is now in force that toughens penalties for company directors and officers who avoid paying employee entitlements during insolvencies or restructures.

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