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APRA needs to protect whistleblowers in the CBA inquiry

  • Written by: Pat McConnell, Honorary Fellow, Macquarie University Applied Finance Centre, Macquarie University

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) should ensure its inquiry into the governance of the Commonwealth Bank has all the unfettered powers of the prudential regulator to investigate any wrongdoing. This includes protecting whistleblowers.

The terms of reference of this inquiry and the panel of experts are yet to be disclosed.

As part...

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The off-topic Conversation #135

  • Written by: Molly Glassey, Audience Development Manager, The Conversation

Welcome to The Conversation’s off-topic space. We’ve set this up as the place where you can discuss anything that isn’t related to a specific article. Please feel free to use this space to get to know each other and talk about news elsewhere and whatever else strikes your fancy.

This is also an opportunity to discuss broader...

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High Court dismisses challenge, so Australia is off to the (postal) polls on same-sex marriage

  • Written by: Gabrielle Appleby, Associate Professor, UNSW Law School, UNSW
imageWe don't yet know why the High Court decided the way it did in upholding the validity of the postal vote.AAP/Samantha Manchee

The High Court has today confirmed the validity of the government’s proposed postal survey on same-sex marriage. This means that from September 12, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will post out surveys asking...

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High Court gives go-ahead for marriage ballot

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
imageMalcolm Turnbull received the result via a text during question time.Mick Tsikas/AAP

The High Court has struck down the challenges to the same-sex marriage ballot, clearing the way for voting papers to start going out next week.

The court’s decision was handed down at 2:15pm (AEST) while Question Time was on in federal parliament. Malcolm...

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