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Treasury releases exposure draft for the repeal of member protection standards
Treasury has released for public consultation an exposure draft of proposed amendments to repeal the member protection standards within the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994.
Read MoreNew food standard to regulate nutrition content and health claims
A new standard which regulates the way nutrition content and health claims are made on food labels and in advertisements will become law on 18 January 2013.
Read MoreLessons for boards and senior management from the Pike River Coal Mine tragedy
Protecting the health and safety of workers is not a peripheral business activity. It is part and parcel of an organisation’s functions and should be embedded in an organisation’s strategies, policies and operations.
Read MorePhase 2 of National Credit Reforms
Draft legislation for Phase two of national credit reforms has been released by Treasury for public consultation.
Read More | Download PDFChanges in NSW to liability of directors and managers for environmental offences
The NSW Parliament passed the Miscellaneous Acts Amendment (Directors’ Liability) Bill 2012 which aims to reduce the circumstances in which directors and managers should face criminal sanctions for offences committed by their corporations.
Read MoreAPRA’s supervision of conglomerate financial services groups
On 14 December 2012 the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority released for consultation proposed requirements for the supervision of conglomerate groups operating in the financial services industry.
Read MoreManaging Data Risk: APRA issues draft Practice Guide
As previously reported the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is continuing to caution banks, life insurers, general insurers and superannuation entities (Regulated Institutions) about the risks inherent in off-shoring and outsourcing.
Read MoreInvesting in the Australian mining industry: A focus on coal and iron ore
Australia is a country with vast mineral wealth. This fact, coupled with its stable political, legal and economic environment, a highly skilled workforce, and a welcoming attitude to foreign investment, makes Australia a favoured destination.
Read More | Download PDFCarbon pricing ‘opt-in’ arrangements for fuel users
The Government has issued regulations setting out the criteria and procedure for certain fuel users to ‘opt-in’ to the carbon pricing mechanism from 1 July 2013.
Read MorePublic interest litigants - Order made to provide security for costs
In the recent decision of Illawarra Residents for Responsible Mining Inc v Gujarat NRE Coking Coal Ltd, the Court ordered a public interest litigant to provide security for costs of the respondent in the sum of $40,000.
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