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Boards vulnerable to next wave of climate litigation: IGCC

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
Climate litigation is on the rise, with incoming legislation and a Trump-led US government amping up the risks in the next four years - and new types of lawsuits are emerging. Speaking at the IGCC summit this week in Melbourne, academic expert Jaqueline ...

Broader job pain finally hits ESG

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... Microsoft, and Nike - it has now reached ESG, flabbergasting those in sector. With the ramping up of climate ambition and legislation in Australia, many talent acquisition professionals held faith that the speciality would, for the most part, evade the ...

Offloading assets is last resort in fight against slavery

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... report provides guidance on investors' responsibilities under international legal frameworks and emerging national legislation, as well as the steps they can take at different stages of the remediation process," Grant said. There are an estimated 50 ...

Modern slavery: Time for more action

MANS CARLSSON  |  FRIDAY, 4 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... Australia's Modern Slavery Act 2018 (MSA) has helped reduce the prevalence of modern slavery. The MSA was the first national legislation in the world to define modern slavery. The Act defines modern slavery as eight types of serious exploitation: trafficking ...

Parental leave super narrows gender savings gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
The legislation that will see superannuation contributions paid alongside government-funded parental leave entitlements passed parliament this week. Parents receiving payments from the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave scheme will begin receiving Superannuation ...

Nature now a fiduciary duty and financial risk

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... risks, say investor groups. The Senate Inquiry into the Government's Nature Positive Bills has recommended amending legislation to empower Canberra to issue National Environmental Standards and ensure the definition of 'nature positive' aligns ...

Genetic test results to no longer hinder life cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... time for strict government regulation. "We're pleased to see this announcement includes a five-year review of the legislation. This will be essential to ensuring the law keeps pace with advancements in genomic science and the way genetic tests are ...

Coalition's super on parental leave changes spark concerns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... provided in-principal support for super on government-funded paid parental leave. But it will now seek to amend the legislation to "introduce more flexibility." Under the Coalition's proposed changes, eligible parents will be able to choose between ...

Senate passes landmark climate reporting and net zero authority laws

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), representing 75% of managed funds in Australia, welcomed the legislation as a "game-changer" but stressed that temporary limited liability should not extend beyond the three-year timeframe. "RIAA ...

Super on parental leave bill hits parliament

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
The legislation that will ensure superannuation is paid on Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave is to be tabled today, with the super industry calling for its swift passage. The Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Adding Superannuation for a More Secure Retirement) ...