Corruption and Integrity Update – November 2023
In this edition of the Corruption and Integrity Update, we cover the appointment of a former judge as Chair of the new Complaints Oversight Board, analyse the various annual reports published by the Queensland Integrity Commissioner and the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee, and consider the Crime and Corruption Commission’s review into the proceeds of […]
ReadmoreGadens Regulatory Recap – 30 November 2023
This edition of the Gadens’ Regulatory Recap highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, ACCC, AFCA, AUSTRAC, the OAIC, and Treasury, including various enforcement actions taken by the regulators and updates from the 2023 ASIC Annual Forum. ASIC ASIC and AFSA sign refreshed MoU: On 16 November 2023, the Australian Securities Investment Commission (ASIC) and Australian […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – October 2023
In this month’s edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider the annual reports issued by the Australian integrity bodies, and updates from the National Anti-Corruption Commission. We also consider recent activities of the Western Australia Crime and Corruption Commission, and the Australian Federal Police’s Operation Avarus-Nightwolf. Integrity Body Annual Reports Over the past month, […]
ReadmoreThe deadline to update the Franchise Disclosure Register is 14 November 2023
Following the amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct in 2021, the Franchise Disclosure Register (FDR) was established in November 2022. The FDR is administered by the Department of the Treasury and is accessible to the public, allowing prospective franchisees to access information about franchise opportunities. Purpose of the FDR The FDR aims to provide […]
ReadmoreCorruption and Integrity Update – October 2023
The October edition of the Corruption and Integrity Update considers proposed legislative amendments to the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 and the Information Privacy Act 2009, provides an update on the CCC’s progress in implementing commission of inquiry recommendations, and details the outcomes from a CCC audit into the management of lobbyist contact within public […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – September 2023
This edition of the National Integrity Spotlight considers the latest updates from the NACC, the Federal Court’s decision in a case that considered the application of whistleblower protections retrospectively, and the latest developments in various matters relating to the PwC tax scandal and consulting services Senate Inquiry. We also consider the recent allegations relating to […]
ReadmoreQueensland Corruption and Integrity Update – September 2023
The September edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update covers recent decisions of the Councillor Conduct Tribunal (CCT), the High Court’s decision in CCC v Carne, and the first progress report into the recommendations of the Forensic DNA Commission of Inquiry. We also consider the Local Government (Councillor Conduct) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – August 2023
This edition of the National Integrity Spotlight considers the latest updates from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), former DPP Shane Drumgold’s proceeding against the Board of Inquiry, use of ChatGPT and generative AI within the Department of Defence, and recent Australian Federal Police operations. We also consider the South Australian Independent Commission Against Corruption (SA ICAC) […]
ReadmoreQueensland Corruption and Integrity Update – August 2023
The August edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update covers updates from recent estimates hearings and an update on the Integrity and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. Estimates update State Development and Regional Industries Committee The State Development and Regional Industries Committee estimates hearing took place on 2 August 2023. The Office of the Independent […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – July 2023
This edition of the National Integrity Spotlight considers the Senate inquiry into consulting services, the latest updates from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), recent Australian Federal Police operations, the Australian Institute of Criminology report into cybercrime, the Fraud and Corruption Plan issued by the Department of Health, and recent Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) proceedings. We also […]
ReadmoreQueensland Corruption and Integrity Update – July 2023
This month’s edition of the Corruption and Integrity Update considers the release of the report of the Honourable Alan Wilson KC into his Review of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010, the latest from the CCC on its corruption strategy and guidance for the public sector, details from the Integrity and Other Legislation Amendment Bill, […]
ReadmoreASIC commences proceedings against Vanguard Investments
Further to our series of articles on ESG, on 24 July 2023 ASIC commenced proceedings seeking declarations, pecuniary penalties and adverse publicity orders against Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd (Vanguard) alleging misleading conduct in relation to claims about the applicability of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria applied to investments in an investment fund offered by […]
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