ASIC continues focus on financial hardship processes
Lenders should prepare for both an increase in financial hardship applications and heightened scrutiny from the regulator on how these hardship applications are managed. The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has found that lenders are not complying with their obligations in the cases of customers who are facing financial difficulty. As the cost of […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – July 2024
In this month’s edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider the most recent updates from the NACC, the newly announced Fundamental Principles of Australian Anti-Corruption Commissions, and updates from various Australian integrity bodies. We also consider the updated Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework, newly updated AML/CTF frameworks, and updates relating to the soon-to-be […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – June 2024
In this month’s edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider the most recent updates from the NACC, including the decisions made in relation to the Robodebt referrals. We also provide details of the various reports released by the Senate Inquiry into management consultants, and State anti-corruptions bodies including the NSW ICAC, SA ICAC, NT ICAC […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – May 2024
In this month’s edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider the most recent updates from the NACC, consultation on the prevention of bribery of foreign public officials, and updates from various integrity bodies. NACC Update Referral and Assessment Update The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) continues to provide regular updates on the number of referrals […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – April 2024
In this month’s edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider the most recent updates from the NACC, updates from various state-based integrity bodies, the OECD’s recent Outlook report, and recent activities of the Australian Federal Police. NACC Update Referral and Assessment Update The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) continues to provide regular updates on the […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – March 2024
In this month’s edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider the most recent updates from the NACC, updates from the WA CCC, the High Court’s decision in a matter relating to the Victorian IBAC, NSW ICAC’s finalisation of its investigation into a public officer, and a special report of the ACT Integrity Commission. NACC […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – February 2024
In this month’s edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider the most recent updates from the NACC, developments from various state corruption and integrity bodies, a new OAIC investigation, and recent notable updates from the AFP. NACC Update Referral and Assessment Update The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) continues to provide regular updates on the […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – January 2024
In this month’s edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider the most recent updates from the NACC, developments from various state corruption and integrity bodies, and how Australia scored on the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index. NACC Update Referral and Assessment Update The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) continues to provide regular updates on the number […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – November 2023
In this month’s edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider the most recent updates from the NACC, developments from various state corruption and integrity bodies, and potential amendments to the AML/CTF Rules. NACC Update Referral and Assessment Update The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) continues to provide regular updates on the number of referrals received, […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – October 2023
In this month’s edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider the annual reports issued by the Australian integrity bodies, and updates from the National Anti-Corruption Commission. We also consider recent activities of the Western Australia Crime and Corruption Commission, and the Australian Federal Police’s Operation Avarus-Nightwolf. Integrity Body Annual Reports Over the past month, […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – September 2023
This edition of the National Integrity Spotlight considers the latest updates from the NACC, the Federal Court’s decision in a case that considered the application of whistleblower protections retrospectively, and the latest developments in various matters relating to the PwC tax scandal and consulting services Senate Inquiry. We also consider the recent allegations relating to […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – August 2023
This edition of the National Integrity Spotlight considers the latest updates from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), former DPP Shane Drumgold’s proceeding against the Board of Inquiry, use of ChatGPT and generative AI within the Department of Defence, and recent Australian Federal Police operations. We also consider the South Australian Independent Commission Against Corruption (SA ICAC) […]
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