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Calls to strengthen Modern Slavery Act

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... don't want Australia to fall behind." Last month, the Department of Home Affairs announced the planned review of the legislation, to see if it was fit for purpose and if enhancements or changes are necessary. The review is out for public comment. Reporting ...

Labor election pledge on YFYS performance test

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... in reverse." Jones noted that YFYS would be reviewed. "In the area of superannuation and the Your Future Your Super legislation, particularly its benchmarking tests, they're going to need to be reviewed, because we quite certain they're already having ...

ISSB launches draft sustainability disclosure standards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... SASB requirements - about 10% of them - that were quite US-centric, if you like. They refer to specific pieces of US legislation, and because we're now writing an international standard, we've gone through and internationalised the metrics and ...

Proxy adviser reforms overturned by Senate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... performance. "Just like company directors, lawmakers must be held to high standards of governance," Rennie said. "Legislation should be justified, proportionate, consistent and effective. These reforms did not meet this test." One of CPA Australia's ...

Robeco outlines four themes for 2022 engagement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... reflected in a dedicated engagement program. "One of the largest developments we see, particularly in Europe, is new legislation raising expectations on how you address asset ownership.... You have much more ongoing screening of portfolios, and the moment ...

Proxy advisers criticise new government reforms

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... is transparent, independent and its quality and accuracy can be relied upon by investors and companies alike." The legislation was passed without advance notice and with compliance expected in under 60 days, said Vas Kolesnikoff, head of Australia and ...

Evolution Mining commits to net zero

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... and Indigenous p eoples in communities in which they operate. Murfitt said Evolution is keeping abreast of changing legislation regarding protection of culturally sensitive sites such as the WA legislation. "I think what strikes me is that we can continue ...

Failing to manage ESG a severe risk to business: KPMG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... Social issues and equality will be high on the agenda. This will mean organisations will need to lead on pay gap, "with legislation eventually enacted around maximum permissible pay gaps across all employee groups," KPMG forecasted. The report also said ...

Companies at risk from modern slavery exposures beyond first tier

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 30 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... exposures beyond the first tier of suppliers - the suppliers to the direct suppliers. Companies should also be aware that legislation around modern slavery and other human rights abuses can change quickly. Coward pointed to the recent passage of legislation ...

Investors, business criticise WA cultural heritage bill

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
A coalition of investors and business groups have raised concerns that proposed legislation in Western Australia is insufficient to prevent future tragedies such as the destruction of Juukan Gorge from happening. The WA Aboriginal Cultural Heritage ...