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Greater focus on director liability is coming

1 February 2021

Regulators are now targeting individual directors and officers involved in corporate misconduct – taking a more aggressive enforcement approach, writes Andrew Eastwood.

Liability and Compliance

Risk and compliance: rethinking the three lines of defence

30 October 2020

The Institute of Internal Auditors has updated its three lines of defence risk model. CEO Peter Jones shares what directors need to know.

Findings from the ALRC corporate criminal responsibility final report

1 October 2020 | Sally Linwood GAICD, Christie McGrath

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) released its final report on corporate criminal responsibility on 31 August. Here are the key recommendations for boards.

Liability and Compliance

AICD submission to the Senate Select Committee

28 May 2020

On 28 May 2020, the AICD made a submission to the Senate Select Committee on COVID-19. The submission focuses on the AICD’s current perspective on regulatory and reform priorities to accelerate ...

Should corporate crimes have tougher penalties?

1 April 2020

Human rights advocate and solicitor Teela Reid is calling for tougher action on corporate misbehaviour.

Liability and Compliance

Safety is as much a board responsibility as it is a management one

1 April 2020 | Professor Pamela Hanrahan

A recent landmark case in the US shows the importance of directors overseeing core safety controls instead of leaving it all to management.

Is being on an ASX board really worth it?

1 March 2020 | Christopher Niesche

Being a director on an ASX board comes with its risks. Leading directors discuss 7 reasons to be wary of being on an ASX board, and why it's still worth it.

Corporate criminal liability under review by ALRC

1 February 2020 | Professor Pamela Hanrahan

Ahead of the ALRC's report into corporate criminal liability, Professor Pamela Hanrahan discusses when and how a company should be made liable for the criminal activity of individuals.

Liability and Compliance

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.

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.

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