The Australian corporate whistleblowing regime has recently been significantly amended by the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019 (Cth), which was passed by the Federal parliament on 19 February 2019. That legislation comes into operation from 1 July 2019 and creates a large compliance burden for employers. To understand the legislation, new obligations for employers, expanded protections for whistleblowers and how employers should prepare, we have put together a comprehensive guide, accessible through the link below.
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Legal Insights | New whistleblower laws: ASIC consults on whistleblower policy requirements
Authored by:
Brett Feltham, Partner
Emma Corcoran, Lawyer