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Government delivers more 'teeth' to modern slavery act

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
Large corporates with annual consolidated revenue of over $100 million will face a criminal offence where they fail to prevent modern slavery in their supply chains, the government said. Companies would be able to defend themselves if they can demonstrate ...

Performance incentives may undermine honesty: Study

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
A new study from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is challenging one of the most influential ideas in modern economics, arguing trust and professional integrity may, in some cases, deliver better organisational outcomes than performance-bases ...

Government pushes for First Nations ownership in renewable projects

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... clean, dispatchable capacity, including battery storage. "This initiative aims to deliver stronger, long-term economic and social outcomes for Traditional Owners and First Nations communities," DCCEEW said. Since the first CIS tender, the government ...

EU to ease sustainability reporting burden on firms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... once the scrutiny period of two months, which can be prolonged by a further two months, is over. ESRS cover environmental, social, and governance issues, including climate change, biodiversity and human rights. They provide information for investors ...

Future Generation returns top 20%

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... demonstrates the strength and sustainability of the company's model, delivering value for shareholders while supporting social impact partners working to improve outcomes for Australia's most vulnerable children." Since inception, the portfolio has delivered ...

Australia adds 25k millionaires, boasts low wealth inequality

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
Australia's club of millionaires jumped by 25,000 last year thanks to booming property values and fat superannuation balances, according to the UBS Global Wealth Report, which also found the country boasts comparatively low wealth distribution inequality. ...

Pendal backs Australia's sovereign green bond

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... the same strategies into ANZ's sustainable bond and MTR Corporation's inaugural green bond last month to support social and low-carbon transport projects in Australia.

Investment groups form alliance against modern slavery

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
A joint letter combining over 100 signatories of institutional investors, businesses, unions and related organisation was sent to the government advocating for reform to address underlying risks in modern slavery. The letter was sent to the Attorney-General ...

Future Group partners with Aberdeen Investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... investing in essential infrastructure supporting the global energy transition through low-carbon infrastructure, expanding social and affordable assets such as housing and healthcare, and enabling more sustainable, connected communities through cleaner ...

Australians take climate fight to UN

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Ten Australians have lodged a complaint with the United Nations Human Rights Committee, alleging the federal government is breaching its human rights obligations by continuing to approve and support new fossil fuel projects. The claimants, who include ...
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