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Modern slavery legislation a 'half law': Australian Human Rights Institute

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... said. Speaking at the recent Australian Council of Superannuation Investors' conference in Sydney, Nolan noted the legislation has been effective in making people familiar with the term, understanding its basic tenants and considering some aspects on ...

Australia's anti-corruption commitment regresses: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... Zealand (81). Like Australia, New Zealand is on a downward trajectory due to its lack of action on anti-corruption legislation and insufficient resourcing to support investigative and prosecutorial functions. Among key themes coming from the region were ...

Texas anti-ESG law deemed unconstitutional

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... the Western District of Texas found the "overly broad" law to be "unconstitutional and unenforceable". He said the legislation fails to clarify what actually constitutes a boycott. He determined that the law impacts activity protected under the Constitution ...

Australian Anti-Slavery Commission Office recommends key policy reforms

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... Office has released a paper that recommends two key reforms to strengthen the national approach to modern slavery legislation. It wants to see the introduction of a mandatory risk-based modern slavery due diligence obligation for reporting entities. ...

Ethical ETFs see strongest flows since 2021

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
... companies." Ultimately, Cchoda says global scepticism - such as that demonstrated by the recent passage of anti-ESG legislation in the US - has arguably strengthened the local market, shifting attention away from ideology and toward practical risk management ...

Bill to curb US pension plans' ESG considerations passes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
... environmental, social and governance factors in their investment decision making. The House voted 213-205 to pass the legislation, which looks to curtail use of ESG by pension funds, particularly those governed under the Employee Retirement Income Security ...

The benefits of modern slavery due diligence laws in Australia

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
... recognised that while transparency is difficult, it is also paramount to the development process for this kind of legislation.

Government seeks to exclude tobacco, gambling from R&D subsidies

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
The government is seeking feedback on draft legislation to stop gambling and tobacco related activities being eligible for research and development (R&D) tax incentives. Treasury is looking to amend the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 to exclude the ...

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 ...
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