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March 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - Resistance to Australian Securities Exchange Corporate Governance Council’s Diversity Reforms Signals Decline in Environment, Social and Governance Commitment - The recent decision by the Australian...more

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February 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - ASIC's Key Issues Outlook for 2025 - On 24 January 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released its key issues outlook for 2025 which provides insights for Australian...more

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Australia’s regulatory crackdown targets bribery, money laundering and cybercrime

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New bribery offenses in Australia now make it easier for authorities to prosecute organizations and require companies to exercise greater oversight and controls. Australia’s regulators remain active in greenwashing and other...more

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November 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - Appointment of the Inaugural Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner - On 11 November 2023, the Attorney-General announced the appointment of Chris Evans as the inaugural Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner...more

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Navigating the New Era of Greenwashing Regulations in the Fashion Industry

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In recent years, sustainability and ESG compliance have become pivotal factors in consumer purchasing decisions. The luxury fashion industry, as a significant contributor to CO2 emissions, faces increasing scrutiny in this...more

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Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update, October 2024

We are pleased to share the October 2024 issue of Wilson Sonsini's Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update. Each issue combines news, key legal developments, and resources related to sustainability and environmental,...more

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August 2024 ESG Policy Update – Australia

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Australian Update - Guide to Sustainable Collaborations – ACCC - On 8 July 2024, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) published a draft guide on Sustainability collaborations and Australian competition law...more

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July 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - Proposed Code of Practice to Reduce Modern Slavery Through Lending, Investment and Asset Management - The New South Wales (NSW) Anti-Slavery Commissioner (Commissioner) recently released its discussion...more

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Australia's Climate Disclosure Regime Moves Closer to Implementation Beginning 1 January 2025

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On 27 March 2024, Australia's climate disclosure regime moved a significant step closer to implementation, with the federal government's introduction of proposed legislation into Parliament. Any organisations with a presence...more

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March 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - Australian Securities and Investments Commission Continues Greenwashing Enforcement Efforts - On 28 February 2024, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) reported that an outsourced...more

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Climate Litigation in Australia Remains Active

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Australia continues to be a highly active jurisdiction for climate-related lawsuits. Since our last update in August 2023, we have seen a steady stream of suits commenced against corporations and government bodies in relation...more

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ESG in APAC: 3 Trends to Watch in 2024

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Faced with increased scrutiny by consumers, regulators, shareholders and boards, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations have been at the forefront for multinational companies globally. Multinational...more

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February 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - Draft Legislation – Climate-Related Financial Disclosures The Australian Government has released Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2024: Climate-related financial disclosure, which is draft legislation...more

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December 2023 ESG Policy Update - Australia

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Australian Update - ASIC to Focus on Net Zero Statements and Targets - On 21-22 November 2023, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) hosted the ASIC Annual Forum, outlining: The progress and outcomes ASIC...more

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ESG Policy Update–Australia

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Australian Update - Addressing Modern Slavery Risks in Renewable Energy Supply Chains - As the modern slavery risks in the supply chains of renewable energy producers and markets come into focus (ABC|GreenBiz), the office of...more

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United Kingdom's Separate FTAs with Australia and New Zealand Enter into Force; UK CPTPP Membership on Track

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The United Kingdom's free trade agreements (FTAs) with Australia and New Zealand entered into force on May 31, 2023. As a significant milestone in the UK's post-Brexit future, these FTAs are the first two independently...more

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Australia’s Securities and Consumer Protection Regulators Pursue Alleged Greenwashing

On February 28, 2023, Australia’s securities regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), announced that it had commenced “civil penalty proceedings” in federal court against Mercer Superannuation...more

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Australian Financial Services Regulatory Update - December 2021

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This edition of the Update covers: KEY LEGAL AND REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS Regulatory Priorities ASIC and APRA Release Their Corporate Plans for 2021-25 On 26 August 2021, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission...more

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