Does your agency know when to engage a probity advisor?

Probity is the evidence of ethical behaviour, and can be defined as complete and confirmed integrity, uprightness and honesty in a particular process. When dealing with government resources officials need to ensure proper use and management of public resources. Probity aims to identify the risks which can occur at any stage of a process and …
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What information can you request from your employees in relation to COVID-19?

In a recent case Kieran Knight v One Key Resources (Mining) Pty Ltd T/A One Key Resources [2020] FWC 3324 (29 June 2020) (Knight Case), the Fair Work Commission (Commission) found that it is lawful for an employer to requesting certain information from employees to determine any workplace risk created by COVID-19. This may seem …
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Modern Slavery in Australia

Modern Slavery in Australia

In 2018, Modern Slavery Acts were passed by both the Federal and NSW State Governments in order to regulate the risks of modern slavery in corporate operations and supply chains. These Acts attempt to address the gross breaches of human rights that occur daily, involving layers of deception, manipulation and vulnerability, culminating in many individuals, …
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modern data breach

Unpacking modern Data Breaches: Is your data safe?

In November 2018, the Australian National University (ANU) suffered a massive data breach where up to 19 years of sensitive and personal data were obtained by an unknown hacker. The ANU has said that the hack not only affected students and professionals in Canberra but that it had the potential to affect a number of …
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