Existing Commonwealth whistleblower schemes have been strengthened and consolidated to enhance protections for corporate sector whistleblowers
Read MoreNew Commonwealth Whistleblower Laws
Posted in Governance
Author: Benjamin Schwarer
New Legislation for Protecting Whistleblowers in SA
Posted in Governance
The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2018 (SA) has repealed now outdated whistleblowers legislation to implement new protections for persons making public interest disclosures.
Read MoreNew ‘Engagement Strategy’ Requirements for SA Public Hospitals
Posted in Governance
The Health Care (Engagement Strategies) Variation Regulations 2019 (SA) have prescribed new content requirements for ‘engagement strategies’ Here’s what South Australian public hospitals need to know.
Read MoreRecent Amendments to the Working With Children Regime in QLD
Posted in Employment
The Working With Children scheme in QLD has been amended to clarify certain terminology, streamline existing processes and to bolster protective measures in relation to children.
Read MoreNew restrictions on vaping and smoking in enclosed public places in SA
Posted in OH&S
New legislation has been introduced in SA to regulate the sale and consumption of e-cigarettes and to implement new signage requirements in ‘no smoking’ zones.
Read MoreHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Amendment
Posted in Governance
The Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (Qld) will amend the National Law to clarify when health practitioners are required to make a mandatory notification about another practitioner’s ...
Read MoreChildren and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Amendment
Posted in Duty of Care
The Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act (NSW) has been amended to, among other things, impose mandatory reporting requirements on certain education and care services in relation to children at risk.
Read MoreNew Animal Protection Framework in the NT
Posted in Animal Welfare
The Animal Protection Bill 2018 (NT) has introduced a suite of reforms to update the animal protection framework in the NT and has prescribed a new minimum level of care for animal cruelty offences
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