News & Analysis as of September 18, 2024

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July 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

K&L Gates LLP on 8/20/2024

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

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

Jones Day on 4/17/2024

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

March 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

K&L Gates LLP on 4/2/2024

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

Climate Litigation in Australia Remains Active

Jones Day on 3/18/2024

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

February 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

K&L Gates LLP on 3/1/2024

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

December 2023 ESG Policy Update - Australia

K&L Gates LLP on 12/27/2023

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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