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Whistleblowing as a governance issue: Does your board measure up?

Nearly four years into the revamped private sector whistleblowing regime, the standards expected of organisations and the people that lead them are becoming clearer.

30 March 2023

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Another goal for shareholder activists

In Lawrence v Melbourne Football Club Ltd [2022] VSC 658, the Supreme Court of Victoria ordered that email addresses maintained as part of a members’ register must be provided under section 173 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act).

30 March 2023

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Don’t want to be tomorrow’s headline for the wrong reasons? Do a governance health check.

Consequences of recent governance failures show that if a company doesn’t get governance right, it runs the risk of damaging headlines, a diving share price, potential class actions, and becoming vulnerable to a takeover.

30 March 2023

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Walking a tightrope: Continuous disclosure, data breaches and cyber security

Consider this. You’re a director of a publicly listed company, rushing to join your fellow board-members for a swiftly convened in-person meeting. Online wasn’t an option as the company has been hacked.

30 March 2023

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National Anti-Corruption Commission: Is your business NACC ready?

Late last year, the long-awaited National Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2022 (NACC Act) was passed by parliament.

30 March 2023

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The Star - ASIC’s proceedings against 11 directors and officers

In December 2022, ASIC commenced proceedings against 11 current and former directors and officers of The Star Entertainment Group alleging breaches of s180 of the Corporations Act – the duty of care and diligence.

30 March 2023

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Moving at the speed of light – Cyber insurance in 2022

Lived experience in 2022 has shown cyber insurance is increasingly relevant for all organisations. While all organisations remain a target, those that handle large amounts of personal and sensitive information must be acutely aware of the value such information holds to nefarious actors.

30 March 2023