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ARTICLE · 12 APRIL 2019

Who let the dogs out?! Regulators baring their teeth and chasing down duty holders

Being proactive in planning for regulatory action, by training staff or implementing procedures and plans, is essential.

AustraliaGovernment, Public Sector

WHO SHOULD READ THIS

  • Those who work in highly regulated industries, government regulators and executives.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Regulation in Australia is changing, as regulators face increasing pressure to prosecute more and avoid the perception of being ‘too close’ to those they regulate.

The context

Australia operates in a highly regulated environment. Our regulators are vast and varied, from the well known (ASIC, ACCC, WHS regulators, the EPA and the FWO) to the less well known (Wine Australia, ‘the wine industry regulator’).  As Australians, when death or injury, environmental damage or financial loss is sustained, we ask ‘who is regulating this?’ and ‘why aren’t they being tougher?’.

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