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WHAT HAS HAPPENED?
ASIC has released Regulatory Guide 270 for Whistleblower Policies. Despite concerns raised that the Guide's requirements are onerous and will require companies to once again amend their policy to ensure...more
On 1 July 2019, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019 (Act) came into force. The Act broadened the scope of protections and remedies available to whistleblowers, and introduced the...more
On 12 March 2019, royal assent was given to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Bill 2018, which amends several pieces of legislation, notably the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). These amendments...more