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Sexual harassment in the workplace – 6 recent updates to the legislation

There have been significant changes that have recently come into effect in Australia relating to how Australia approaches sexual harassment within the workplace. The ‘Respect@Work Report’ was the catalyst for these much-needed reforms. The changes have seen new laws being passed, specifically the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect@Work) Amendment Act 2021. The Australian Government took a positive step forward in addressing the inadequacies highlighted in the Respect@Work report by ensuring six of the 12 legislative reform recommendations come into fruition. Read more about the six changes to the legislation regarding Sexual Harassment in the workplace in this article.

Deb Nelson

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7 things your Whistleblower Policy MUST have to be compliant

If you work in a listed or large private company then chances are that you are aware that your organisation needs to have a Whistleblower Policy that complies with the current whistleblower legislation. The current whistleblower laws came into effect on 1st July 2019. Since...

Darren Murphy

Speakup, Whistleblowing

How many reports should you expect to your whistleblower hotline?

This is a question we get asked frequently when working with clients who are looking to implement an independent and externally managed whistleblower hotline. And it’s a good question to ask. With your overall business objectives in mind, it's important to set your...

Dylan Bohnen

Aged Care, Royal Commission, Speakup

The importance of speaking up in the Aged Care sector

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety uncovered some serious issues in the aged care sector. Providers have to implement effective whistleblowing and reporting mechanisms to comply with the legislation and execute good governance. Challenges for the aged care...

Darren Murphy

COVID, Fraud, Misconduct

Fraud Is On The Rise During COVID – 3 Ways To Keep Your Company Safe In 2021

While many businesses scramble to simply keep their doors open as a result of the global pandemic, fostering and maintaining a positive workplace culture has become a second thought. Despite the economic challenges of the pandemic, this is not a time for organisations to...

Darren Murphy

Fraud, Misconduct

The Behavioural Red Flags of Employee Misconduct

Far too often employers say “not on my watch” or “it can’t happen here”. Statements which hold true, but may cause leaders and management to overlook and ignore red flags and warning signs of misconduct in the workplace. As an executive or business owner you need...

Dylan Bohnen

Cybersecurity, Fraud, Scams

Business Email Compromise Scams On The Rise

The pandemic has accelerated the digitisation of Australian businesses as organisations move their entire staff to remote working, have said goodbye to paper print outs and embraced video conference tools. With the increasing reliance on working remotely and utilising digital...

Darren Murphy

Speakup, Whistleblowing

How many reports should you expect to your whistleblower hotline?

Dylan Bohnen

Aged Care, Royal Commission, Speakup

The importance of speaking up in the Aged Care sector

Darren Murphy

COVID, Fraud, Misconduct

Fraud Is On The Rise During COVID – 3 Ways To Keep Your Company Safe In 2021

Darren Murphy

Fraud, Misconduct

The Behavioural Red Flags of Employee Misconduct

Dylan Bohnen

Cybersecurity, Fraud, Scams

Business Email Compromise Scams On The Rise

Darren Murphy

Culture, Speakup, Whistleblowing

3 Simple Steps to Creating a Safe Speak Up Culture

I am often asked by our clients on how they can get the most out of our Speak Up Integrity Hotline programs and how they can get their people to speak up, and whilst there are many facets to setting up an effective program, when it comes down to it, there are 3...

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