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Over $20 million of grants have been identified as potentially fraudulent, leading Service NSW to request police assistance.

Australia's new whistleblower laws commenced on 1 July 2019, together with significant civil and criminal penalties.

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

ASIC updates to Regulatory Guide 78 provide additional guidance in relation to breach reporting.

Any individual or business caught up in allegations of insider trading is likely to face serious reputational damage.

AUSTRAC has demonstrated a willingness to take action through the Courts in relation to breaches of the AML/CTF Act.

If you hold a registered design under the old design registration system, a recent Australian High Court decision indicates that you may be entitled to greater protection than previously thought.

Bank guarantees (BGs) are a very old invention yet remain one of the most common forms of security that are provided in respect of leasing and other property transactions. Despite their prevalence...

The purpose of this Phoenix Act is to provide regulators with more powers to detect and disrupt illegal phoenix activity.

This article covers 3 online vulnerabilities and offers a guide to help small businesses minimise the risk of cybercrime.

The crime of fraud discussed with a recent example.

The Bill proposes amendments to the governance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations under the CATSI Act.

The Victorian Government has launched a Royal Commission into the Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects, examining allegations of corruption, criminal conduct and serious misconduct across major construction projects. The inquiry will scrutinise procurement practices, labour hire arrangements, subcontracting models, supply chains, project governance and government oversight, with implications extending far beyond Victoria's borders.

Outlines legal status of torrenting, including relevant liabilities under civil law & various criminal offences that may apply.

Recent decisions highlight the rules for taxpayers challenging assessments issued after finding 'fraud' or 'evasion'.

Phoenix activity can be legal when it arises from a genuine business failure or is part of a legitimate business rescue.

AUSTRAC's section 167 notices represent a powerful investigative tool that can compel Tranche 2 entities to prove their AML/CTF compliance through documentary evidence. While much attention has focused on implementing compliance frameworks, the real test comes when organisations must substantiate their efforts under regulatory scrutiny. Can your business prove what it claims to have done?