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For some Australian organisations, 1st July 2026 marks the beginning of a new reporting obligation under Australia's mandatory climate disclosure regime.If your organisation falls within the Group 2 reporting cohort, preparation cannot wait until the end of the financial year. The information needed for AASB S2 disclosures must be captured, governed and managed from the first day of the reporting period.

Certified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) demonstrates the commitment of the organisation to manufacturing and conforming to the specific requirements of quality products.

Certified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) demonstrates the commitment of the organisation to manufacturing and conforming to the specific requirements of quality products.

ASIC's open letter to industry is a watershed moment. As AI supercharges the threat landscape, a new certification framework is offering a credible path to verified, trusted digital governance.

Certified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) demonstrates the commitment of the organisation to manufacturing and conforming to the specific requirements of quality products.

Australia’s new free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union unlocks access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets - nearly 450 million people. With tariffs removed on the vast majority of exports, sectors like agriculture, seafood, minerals, wine, and manufacturing are positioned for significant growth.But behind the optimism sits a major shift that hasn’t received equal attention. A new wave of international regulations is reshaping global trade expectations. Three major EU regulations are critical for Australian exporters to fully understand.

The updated ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System (EMS) standard has arrived - and it’s a positive step forward for organisations ready to strengthen their environmental performance.For Australian and New Zealand businesses, this update isn’t about starting from scratch. It’s about building on what you already have and aligning it with today’s priorities - climate, supply chains, and measurable impact.If you’re certified to ISO 14001:2015, you’re already in a strong position. Now it’s time to take the next step.

As AI use becomes more routine, questions around accountability, risk and oversight naturally come to the surface. Organisations are increasingly expected and even required to understand where AI is in use, how it affects decisions and outcomes, and how they would explain or justify those outcomes if challenged. The following insights are shaped by the work of Erin Casteel, a Lead Auditor at Intertek SAI Global and a long-standing contributor to the development of international ISO management system standards and IT best practices

Discover how a Workplace Conditions Assessment (WCA) audit helps organisations improve supply chain transparency, manage risk, and strengthen social, labour, health & safety, and environmental compliance.