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The time has come to have a discussion about how to manage and support the actions of future bona fide whistleblowers.

This OAIC Guide gives some examples of reasonable steps and strategies you should take to protect personal information.

On 31 March 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) published its Regulatory Guide 280 Sustainability Reporting (RG280) following the introduction of Australia's first climate-related financial disclosure regime and comprehensive public consultation with various stakeholders.

Navigating continuous disclosure rules is both an art and science.

The fourth edition of ASX Corporate Governance has 35 recommendations of general application, seven of which are new.

The recent takeover contest for control of Australian Leisure & Hospitality Limited (<B>ALH</B>) between Bruandwo (the Woolworths/Mathieson vehicle) and CMM Hotel & Retail Investments (the Coles Myer/Macquarie Bank vehicle) generated extensive media coverage in Australia as the two bidders competed for control of the company pushing the price well beyond the range assessed by the independent expert.

This article is a summary of some of the major changes that happened in the Australian business environment in 2019.

This article examines the key legal considerations when appointing a spouse as a director, the importance of proper documentation and the alternative role structures available.

An effective compliance program is important in the prevention of insider trading.

On 27 March 2024, the Australian Government published the first reading draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill 2024 (New Bill)...

Recent schemes of arrangement, including the Telstra-KAZ and MYOB-Solution 6 transactions, have involved pre-bid deals between the acquirer and a major shareholder in the scheme company.

Proposed changes to Australia’s insurance regulatory regime will enhance the powers of the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA), including granting APRA the power to effectively force insurers to recapitalise and provide self-incriminating material.

Obligations on company directors as required by the Corporations Act 2001 and by ASIC.

No companies are the same but this example of one family business demonstrates issues in the transition of leadership.

The Bill provides a single, strengthened whistleblower protection regime for the corporate, financial and credit sectors.

Recent reforms to NSW work health and safety legislation have fundamentally changed how businesses must manage psychosocial hazards in the workplace. With approved codes of practice now operating as mandatory standards from July 2026, organisations face heightened scrutiny over workload management, organisational change, and workplace culture.

How the public responds to private sector initiatives can provide a good guide for local councils.