Introduction In what seems like a distant memory, 2019 saw the introduction of new Whistleblowing Laws within Corporate Australia. These laws, most of which came into effect on 1 July 2019, strengthened the protections offered to Whistleblowers and placed a number of...
What is the Briginshaw Principle? In 1938 the High Court of Australia made a decision which has had a long-lasting and significant impact on how evidence is evaluated and weighted in Australia. This includes the context of evaluating evidence in a workplace...
Prioritise a cautious attitude As we fast approach the festive season, it is often a time for celebration and a chance for employees and employers to socialise in relaxed environments. It is often seen as an opportunity to build on existing working relationships and/or...
What is the Chain of Custody? During investigations, it is common that a variety of sources of evidence are collected. ‘Chain of Custody’ is a term that is used when handling evidence (sometimes referred to as exhibits). Evidence can be in the form of a physical object...
Making speaking up easy Whistleblowers often suffer significant emotional distress. This can be as a result of the misconduct they are reporting, fear of reprisal after reporting issues and potentially even the experience of reporting it. That’s why it is crucial to make...
Scams Awareness Week This week has seen the 2021 version of Scams Awareness Week take place. The week is an initiative from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to build knowledge and understanding within the Australian public about scams. Raising...
What is the Briginshaw Principle? In 1938 the High Court of Australia made a decision which has had a long-lasting and significant impact on how evidence is evaluated and weighted in Australia. This includes the context of evaluating evidence in a workplace...
Prioritise a cautious attitude As we fast approach the festive season, it is often a time for celebration and a chance for employees and employers to socialise in relaxed environments. It is often seen as an opportunity to build on existing working relationships and/or...
What is the Chain of Custody? During investigations, it is common that a variety of sources of evidence are collected. ‘Chain of Custody’ is a term that is used when handling evidence (sometimes referred to as exhibits). Evidence can be in the form of a physical object...
Making speaking up easy Whistleblowers often suffer significant emotional distress. This can be as a result of the misconduct they are reporting, fear of reprisal after reporting issues and potentially even the experience of reporting it. That’s why it is crucial to make...
Scams Awareness Week This week has seen the 2021 version of Scams Awareness Week take place. The week is an initiative from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to build knowledge and understanding within the Australian public about scams. Raising...
What is a trusted insider threat? For companies and other organisations, sometimes the greatest threat comes from within. Anyone who understands the inner workings of a certain corporate entity or government organisation can feasibly cause harm. Malicious insiders are those...