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Testing and Inspecting Electrical Equipment

Essential Guide to Testing and Inspecting Electrical Equipment: Avoid Costly Compliance Mistakes

Articles, Work Health and Safety
Testing and Inspecting Electrical Equipment is an important part of managing electrical risks in the workplace. One of the most common questions business owners ask is: “How often do I need to test and tag my electrical equipment?” The answer…
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Certificate IV in Security Management

Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs): Why They Matter and Why AUSTRAC Requires Them

Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing, Articles
It’s Not About Proving a Crime  One of the biggest misunderstandings about Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) is that businesses believe they need proof that a customer has committed a crime before making a report.  That isn’t the purpose of an SMR.  The Anti-Money…
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Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace

Essential Guide to Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace

Articles, Work Health and Safety
Managing electrical risks in the workplace is essential for protecting workers, preventing serious incidents, and meeting obligations under Australia’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation. Electricity is an essential part of almost every workplace, but it also presents one of…
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New Supervisor Coaching

New Supervisor Coaching: Why New Supervisors Need Coaching, Not Criticism

Articles, Leadership and Management
New supervisor coaching is one of the most valuable investments an organisation can make. While many employees earn promotions because they excel in their technical roles, becoming an effective supervisor requires an entirely different set of leadership skills. For many…
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Independent AML/CTF Review

Why an Essential Independent AML/CTF Review Matters for Every Reporting Entity

Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing, Articles
An Independent AML/CTF Review is one of the most important safeguards within an Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Program. Every reporting entity should regularly conduct an Independent AML/CTF Review to ensure its AML/CTF Program is effective, complies with Australian…
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First aid compliance

First Aid Kit Inspection: Why Regular Inspection of First Aid Kits and Defibrillators Could Save a Life

Articles, Work Health and Safety
First aid kit inspection is one of the simplest yet most important workplace safety activities any organisation can undertake. During a workplace emergency, there is rarely time to search for missing supplies, replace expired items, or discover that an Automated…
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Leadership Development

Leadership Development: 5 Critical Ways to Help Supervisors Succeed

Articles, Leadership and Management
A Friday Reflection with Michael Huggett Leadership development is one of the most important investments any organisation can make. Strong supervisors don’t become effective leaders simply because they’re promoted—they need the right training, coaching, and support to succeed. In this…
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AML/CTF Compliance Officer

AML/CTF Compliance Officer: The Essential Leadership Role

Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing, Articles
With Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms expanding to new industries, the role of the AML/CTF Compliance Officer has never been more important. Whether you are a registered club, hotel, real estate agency, accounting firm, conveyancing practice or…
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Workplace Defibrillator

Workplace Defibrillator: Improve Workplace Safety with an AED

Articles, Work Health and Safety
A Life-Saving Investment for Your People, Your Business, and Your Community A workplace defibrillator is one of the most valuable investments an organisation can make to protect employees, contractors, customers, visitors and the wider community. While many employers focus on…
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Transaction Monitoring for Registered Clubs

Best Transaction Monitoring for Registered Clubs: The Ultimate AML/CTF Guide

Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing, Articles
Transaction monitoring for registered clubs is one of the most important AML/CTF controls for identifying unusual customer activity and managing financial-crime risk. Customer due diligence (CDD) is essential. Knowing who a customer is, however, is only one part of the…
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