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Youth Justice Act Reforms: Tough on Crime or a War on Kids?
Legal Insight talks to James Benjamin, Barrister and newest author for Summary Offences Queensland about the commencement of the reforms.
Read moreScrutiny Builds on Australian Casino Sector, as Star Stands in Regulator’s Spotlight
Star Entertainment Group, looks set to join Crown Resorts in the regulators’ crosshairs.
Read moreFit and Proper Culture? Addressing “Hidden Bad Behaviour” in the Profession
The Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) states that to be an admitted lawyer, a person must be a “fit and proper” person. But what does this mean in practice?
Read moreMoney Laundering by Gambling: Regulatory Gap or Green Light?
News of Barangaroo Crown Casino’s alleged non-compliance with AML/CTF laws late last year raises the perennial question of how to best regulate the gambling industry.
Read moreNew Zealand’s 2020 Privacy Act Lifts Compliance Standard in Region
Whether you are a business operating exclusively in New Zealand, or an Australian business with a presence in New Zealand, the new Privacy Act 2020 will have an impact.
Read moreOwnership Versus Control: When Anti-Money Laundering Programs Miss the Point
AML/CTF programs should be developed to ensure they consider the criminal activities of individuals who control the money, not just own it.
Read moreWebinar: Cyber Risks and Data Threats for Virtual Workforces
The unprecedented move for entire workforces to work remotely has introduced unique risks to cyber and data protection. These were addressed in a recent Thomson Reuters webinar.
Read moreAnti-Money Laundering Court Case Hones in on Individual Actors
The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) is one of three Anti-Money Laundering regulators in New Zealand. Last month, the DIA’s 5th major High Court case moved towards a conclusion, and it confirms an increasing trend to keep individuals on the hook for compliance failings.
Read moreEvidence Reform: Discussing the Royal Commission’s Recommendations
Following the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, the Council of Attorneys-General agreed that the Uniform Evidence Acts will be amended.
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