Key points Pitcher Partners Melbourne has launched its 2025 Sustainability Review tracking its ESG performance Key 2025 achievements include launching our Parents and Carers Network, gender pay gap improvement, and meeting our target for community contributions 2026 priorities focus on improving our emissions tracking, identifying further reduction initiatives, and continuing to deliver programs to foster […]
Key points: The global AI race currently prioritises growth over safety, and regulation lags behind Unchecked AI controlling critical infrastructure may pose potentially catastrophic risks There are calls for stronger global regulations – overshadowed by AI’s financial benefits Businesses are increasingly turning to generative AI as a tool to boost productivity, support innovation and leverage […]
Key points From 1 July 2026, employees must receive their super within seven business days of payday Businesses should act now to review and update relevant internal processes to ensure compliance Strong internal controls and test pay cycles help prevent penalties and audit risks before go-live Superannuation Guarantee is a staple in payroll administration and the biggest shake-up in years is around the […]
Key points: Payroll is critical to good governance, sitting at the intersection of compliance, employee trust, and strategy Migration is strategic, not just technical – Drivers include compliance risks, mergers, poor employee experience, and hidden costs of legacy systems Success relies on data cleansing, award configuration, rigorous testing, change management, and strong cross-functional leadership In 2026, payroll is […]
Key points ASIC has updated its enforcement priorities for 2026 – and there is an increase in ASIC action There is a focus on financial misconduct, including significant penalties for any infringement notice Non-lodgement is a strict liability offence ASIC recently announced its recent enforcement priorities – one of which is financial reporting misconduct including […]
Adele Smith is an Audit and Assurance professional with extensive experience delivering high-quality external audit and assurance services across a wide range of industries. She has advised ASX-listed entities, public companies, large and small proprietary businesses, and not-for-profit organisations. Adele combines strong technical expertise with broad industry knowledge and a collaborative, proactive approach to understanding […]
Key points Pitcher Partners Melbourne has finalised its 2024 Sustainability Report, measuring its ESG performance The report details several achievements for the year across environmental, social and governance pillars The report was prepared with acknowledgement of the recently enacted AASB sustainability reporting guidelines and in recognition of the role we can play in supporting others […]
On 28th January 2025 the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) approved the adoption of international standard ISSA 5000 General Requirements for Sustainability Assurance Engagements in Australia. This standard will apply to sustainability assurance engagements for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2025. ISSA 5000 was formally launched by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards […]
Key points Mandatory climate reporting laws now apply to large Australian businesses from January 2025. Reporting includes governance, strategy, risk, and emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. Businesses must prepare systems to avoid greenwashing and meet compliance deadlines. As of 1 January 2025, many large Australian businesses are now required to comply with mandatory […]
In response to a recommendation by the Productivity Commission, the Commonwealth has passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Registries Modernisation and Other Measures) Act 2020 designed to centralise Australian business registers.
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