Australia: White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

The Australian Government is set to introduce a groundbreaking criminal offence targeting companies that fail to prevent modern slavery in their supply chains, marking a world-first approach to corporate accountability. Companies with annual consolidated revenue over $100 million will face potential criminal liability unless they can demonstrate they took reasonable steps to mitigate modern slavery risks through adequate procedures and controls.

Understanding self-defence laws in Australia is crucial when facing criminal charges after defending yourself or your property. This comprehensive guide examines the strict legal tests that determine whether self-defence is lawful, including recent cases that challenge common assumptions about protecting your home.

Trust accounts hold significant funds on behalf of clients across legal, real estate, and strata management sectors, yet weak controls and high transaction volumes create...

Legal fees can be a sensitive topic, but they are often a major factor when choosing a criminal defence lawyer Brisbane. Many clients have never been involved in the criminal justice system before and are unsure...

A criminal conviction can have serious and lasting consequences, such as affecting employment, travel, reputation, and even your ability to hold professional licences.

Being charged with a criminal offence can affect more than your court case. It can impact your job, professional licence, and reputation. In Queensland, many professions have laws that require you to tell your regulator if you are charged or convicted.

Risk & Investigations expert Natalie Faulkner explains how our teams investigates fraud, scams and regulatory breaches to protect clients and strengthen controls.

Key takeaways from Warren Dunn and Matt Greenblatt's conversation about Matt's role as lead investigator on the Madoff Ponzi Scheme, with Dawna Wright and Natalie Faulkner highlighting how FTI Consulting collaborates globally on complex investigations.

Explores reasoning behind recent PM decision & key lessons for health professionals navigating professional conduct standards.