News Update
Year: 2021
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Implementing best-in-class internal controls
Read moreOrganisations that lack dedicated internal control solutions are easy targets for data and network intruders. We outline why investing in a best-in-class internal control framework isn’t as expensive, painful or time-consuming as you might think. (Sponsored article).
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2021 a turning point for respect and gender equality in the workplace
Read moreThere have been some important milestones this year on workplace culture and respect - but much more still needs to be done. We wrap up some of the key issues, as well as the major findings of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Set the Standard report into commonwealth parliamentary workplaces.
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Where to now? AGM laws stall
Read moreThere is now a narrow window for this important Bill to pass in the new year when Parliament returns in February. A vote in February is critical as the temporary measures are due to expire in March 2022.
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Unprecedented powers: Australia’s new critical infrastructure laws
Read moreNew laws increasing the regulation of Australia’s critical infrastructure have been introduced following growing concern over cyber security attacks. We outline the new laws and explain why impacted organisations should update their governance and risk management frameworks.
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What would you do? Ethics Index 2021 reveals increasingly cynical, untrusting nation
Read moreGovernance Institute today releases its sixth annual Ethics Index, a survey of the ethical perceptions of 1000 people nationally.
And a tumultuous and anxious locked down year has been reflected in a dip in the latest Ethics Index which has dropped to 45 from a five year high of 52 last year. The Index also reveals the most – and least – ethical occupations and sectors. Plus, we look at the expected ethical challenges in the next 12 months.
Get the full lowdown, plus some key tips to ensure good ethics are on your organisation’s radar.
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Time to elevate operational risk management
Read moreOften operational risk is undervalued by C-suite executives and viewed as a box-ticking exercise, but forward-thinking businesses are realising this essential function can offer much more. (Sponsored article).