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- Business Company News, Finance Investment
- 16/09/2026
- 09:10
Checking who a client is isn’t the same as assessing their risk. New research shows most accounting firms, and the software they use, are confusing the two.
Key Facts: New research commissioned by Visibl found that 75.4% of businesses surveyed believe identity verification (VOI) checks alone satisfy their anti-money laundering (AML) obligations, despite VOI software being unfit for that purpose under Australia's new AML/CTF laws. Of businesses relying solely on VOI checks, 56.5% are skipping at least one legally required step; such as sanctions and PEP screening, beneficial ownership verification, or full KYC/KYB checks, meaning 42.6% of all surveyed businesses are operating on a false sense of compliance. Whilst 91.8% of businesses have appointed a Compliance Officer and 82% have completed a formal risk assessment, only 34.4%…
- General News, Local Government
- 16/09/2026
- 09:07
Local government funding inquiry hears from the Department of Social Services and the Department of Infrastructure
The House of RepresentativesStanding Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport will finalise its public hearing program when the Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts (DITRDCSA) attend its inquiry into local government funding. The Committee is keen to learn more about how both departments manage their responsibilities in relation to the financial sustainability of local government. This includes how local governments are using Commonwealth funding to deliver services and programs, including family support services and infrastructure investments funded through DITRDCSA. Committee Chair, Mrs Fiona Phillips, said “The Committee…
- Building Construction, Engineering
- 16/09/2026
- 08:49
Monash expert: Spotlight on potholes and improving road conditions
A Monash University civil and environmental engineering research expert is available to comment on the renewed discussion regarding road conditions following a fatal motorcycle crash in central-western Victoria. Professor Jayantha Kodikara, Faculty of Engineering Professor Kodikara is the Director ofMonash’s SPARC (Smart Pavements Australia Research Collaboration) Hub. In 2023, the Hub provided written and in-person submissions to Victorian and Federal parliamentary inquiries on road infrastructure resilience. Contact via: +61 3 9903 4840 or [email protected] Impact of climate change on the interaction of soil and atmosphere, and infrastructure Shrinkage and deterioration of cemented materials Prediction of pavement deterioration due to traffic…
- Business Company News, General News
- 16/09/2026
- 08:44
Medibank Group releases Annual Report 2026, marking 50 years strong
Medibank Group today released its 2026 Annual Report, marking 50 years of supporting the health and wellbeing of people in Australia. The report highlights…
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- Business Finance
- 16/09/2026
- 08:37
Nintex Appoints Amy Payne as Chief Marketing Officer
Accomplished technology marketing leader joins Nintex to accelerate growth in agentic business orchestration BELLEVUE, Wash.–BUSINESS WIRE– Nintex, a global leader in process management and…
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- Energy
- 16/09/2026
- 08:30
GBP Showcases Solar and Energy Infrastructure Solutions at PV EXPO Autumn 2026 in Japan
Key Facts: GBP participated in PV EXPO Autumn 2026 in Japan from 9 to 11 September, presenting products and solutions for solar power plants,…
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- Information Technology, Transport Automotive
- 16/09/2026
- 08:30
Geotab completes Australian heavy vehicle compliance suite with TCA-approved Smart OBM integration
Geotab addresses a critical compliance gap for heavy haulage operators, delivering a single telematics and mass management platform Sydney, Australia – 16 September 2026…
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- Medical Health Aged Care, Science
- 16/09/2026
- 08:23
Gut supplement shows promise against opioid-related damage
Trials in rats have renewed hope for the first treatment to reverse the lasting effects of prenatal opioid exposure. New UNSW research published in…
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- Food Beverages, Medical Health Aged Care
- 16/09/2026
- 08:11
UNSW and Harris Farm partner to promote brain-healthy eating for Dementia Action Week
UNSW dementia prevention research is coming to stores and homes through brain-healthy food information, recipes and specially curated food boxes. UNSW Sydney dementia prevention…
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