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The Australian government passes new climate disclosure law
The law which introduces mandatory climate reporting for large and medium-sized companies marks a major step towards the establishment of a new climate risk disclosure framework for the country. In a statement following the vote in the Senate, Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers said: “These critical reforms provide investors and companies the clarity and certainty they...
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Navigating gender equality reporting
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s (WGEA) Gender Equality Reporting Program is a mandatory program for all non-public sector eligible employers under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012. The 31 May 2024 deadline to report on gender pay gaps applies to non-public sector employers with 100 or more staff. The program aims to assist organisations in...
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Strengthening integrity of the VET Sector’s Providers
The Albanese Government has established a new Integrity Unit within the national VET regulator, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (AQSA) to better manage and combat rorting in the VET sector. The new unit will boost ASQA’s capacity on compliance, dedicating resources to eliminate unlawful behaviour by targeting non-genuine providers who may be exploiting international students....
