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Improvements needed in modern slavery disclosures: Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
... "The non-reporting, non-compliant, and those providing only superficial statements show the urgent need to strengthen legislation, ensure robust risk-based due diligence, and lift standards across all entities." Report co-author and associate professor ...

UK to bring ESG ratings providers under regulation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
The UK government has put forward legislation to bring ESG ratings providers into the remit of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). FCA welcomed the step and said it marked a significant milestone in UK's commitment to enhancing transparency and trust ...

APRA told to reign in super system's financed emissions

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
... framework for super from the Conexus Institute urges APRA to introduce a mandatory VER through prudential standards or legislation which would help create a consistent benchmark for funds. A second report by Conexus, Climate-related investment activity ...

Alliance formed to demand polluters pay their 'fair share'

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
A newly formed alliance, Make Big Polluters Pay, is urging the government to enforce new legislation to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for increased climate risks. According to the organisation, coal, oil and gas corporations, which are responsible ...

Victoria looks to enshrine work from home rights

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
The Victorian premier is planning to introduce legislation that would provide a legal right to work from home two days a week. However, industry groups are split on whether it should go ahead. Victorian premier Jacinta Allan announced the Labor state ...

Conservation initiatives ignore climate risks: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 2 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
... actions. If they don't line up, then conservation efforts risk falling short. Field programs may lack legal backing, or legislation may not translate into action where it matters most," they said. "Climate change should be considered at all levels of ...

EPBC Act reforms urgently needed: Industry groups

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... the increased costs and procedural impediments, stem from interfaces with the EPBC Act. The groups are calling for legislation that is efficient and protects nature, including: National Environmental Standards together with better data to inform community ...

Aware Super recruits Marsh McLennan risk specialist

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... oversee Line 1 risk across the fund's enablement, transformation and performance teams, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations and internal policies. "The role is responsible for fostering a proactive risk culture and driving accountability ...

Investors progress on climate, but barriers emerge

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025  |  NEWS
... Meanwhile, there was a four percentage point increase in those citing policy uncertainty. The Your Future, Your Super legislation was also cited by 35% of investors as a barrier, as was lack of opportunities with appropriate risk return. "The Australian ...

FAAA expands policy team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... ongoing efforts in shaping the future of financial advice in Australia."The appointment comes as Canberra finalises legislation around Delivering Better Financial Outcomes. Speaking on the latest DBFO proposal, the FAAA said it was "disappointed". FAAA ...