- Dec 2, 2024
- 4 min
- Safetrac
The construction industry operates in one of the most challenging and high-risk environments, where ensuring a robust work health and safety (WHS) culture is vital. By prioritising safety across all operations, construction companies can significantly...
- Dec 1, 2024
- 5 min
- Safetrac
Workplace bullying can have devastating effects on employee morale, productivity, and overall workplace culture. For organisations, creating a zero-tolerance approach to bullying is not just a policy—it’s a legal and moral obligation. Australian and New...
- Nov 29, 2024
- 6 min
- Safetrac
In the demanding legal sector, where long hours and client expectations often blur boundaries between work and personal time, the “right to disconnect” is more than a workplace policy—it’s set to become a legal requirement....
- Nov 28, 2024
- 4 min
- Safetrac
Today, we observe International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the ongoing fight against modern slavery and recognising the importance of freedom, equality, and human dignity for all....
- Nov 27, 2024
- 3 min
- Safetrac
Proudly announcing that Safetrac has once again been recognised for our outstanding compliance training programs. Winning 7 platinum LearnX awards. This achievement brings Safetrac to a 14th consecutive year, platinum award win. Sustained excellence is...
- Oct 22, 2024
- 3 min
- Safetrac
This October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024, highlighting the theme "Secure Our World." The focus is on straightforward but effective methods to protect yourself and your business from the increasing risks in the digital world....
- Oct 18, 2024
- 6 min
- Safetrac
Why accessibility in compliance training matters Creating an inclusive work environment In today’s increasingly diverse workforce, fostering an inclusive environment is essential. True inclusivity goes beyond hiring a diverse team; it’s about ensuring all employees...
- Oct 11, 2024
- 6 min
- Safetrac
Why ongoing compliance training is essential Keeping up with regulatory changes In today’s fast-paced regulatory environment, staying compliant is not a one-time event—it’s an ongoing process. Laws and regulations constantly change, whether related to data...
- Oct 1, 2024
- 3 min
- Safetrac
October is National Safe Work Month—a time for employers and workers across Australia to commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces. Let’s get back to basics by unpacking the fundamentals of Work Health and Safety...
- Sep 24, 2024
- 8 min
- Safetrac
Online compliance training is a critical component of maintaining a well-informed, compliant workforce. However, ensuring that learners are engaged and retain the necessary information can be challenging. For training managers, HR professionals, and compliance managers,...
- Sep 17, 2024
- 8 min
- Safetrac
In today’s business landscape, efficiency and cost-effectiveness are essential for maintaining a competitive edge. Compliance training is crucial for ensuring that employees understand and adhere to regulations, but traditional training methods can be both time-consuming...
- Sep 10, 2024
- 9 min
- Safetrac
In today's highly regulated business environment, keeping your team compliant with industry standards and legal requirements is more critical than ever. Compliance training ensures that employees understand and adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and internal...
- Sep 10, 2024
- 3 min
- Safetrac
As we approach Thursday, September 12th, 2024, it's essential to take a moment to recognise the significance of R U OK? Day—a day dedicated to mental health awareness and the power of simply checking in...
- Aug 24, 2024
- 5 min
- Safetrac
Selecting the right online compliance training provider is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your organisation's ability to meet regulatory standards. With many options available, it’s essential to choose a provider that offers tailored...
- Aug 17, 2024
- 4 min
- Safetrac
As regulatory demands evolve, staying ahead with innovative compliance training solutions is crucial for organisations. Modern compliance training moves beyond static modules, leveraging technology to create dynamic, engaging, and effective learning experiences. This article explores...
- Aug 10, 2024
- 5 min
- Safetrac
For organisations committed to meeting regulatory standards, online compliance training is essential. However, the real value lies in how effectively this training is tracked and reported. Comprehensive tracking and reporting systems confirm that employees complete...
- Jul 11, 2024
- 3 min
- Safetrac
In the long history of corporate compliance, there has always been one fundamental challenge that Learning and Development (L&D) professionals grapple with…efficient use of resources. The traditional modes of compliance training, with their lengthy schedules...
- Jul 8, 2024
- 1 min
- Safetrac
Our platform is currently going through an update, with the release of the following: Career Skills Courses Enhance your business culture with our new Career Skills training courses. Find out more. Tag Functionality Safetrac’s new tag...
- Jul 8, 2024
- 3 min
- Safetrac
The Australian Taxation Office received an extra $445 million in the 2010 Federal Budget. Why should that concern you? Because they are using those funds to attempt to recover more than $3 billion in lost...
- Jul 5, 2024
- 3 min
- Safetrac
Prudential Standard GPS 520 requires that people in positions of responsibility in the insurance industry be ‘fit and proper’. A responsible person is defined as a director, senior manager, appointed auditor, or any person who...
- Jul 5, 2024
- 2 min
- Safetrac
The Australian Financial Review recently published an article highlighting the increasing popularity of social media platforms, and the implications for companies of the evolvement of social media from alternative communication to mainstream media. Social media...
- Jun 27, 2024
- 3 min
- Safetrac
A recent national study has shed light on a troubling issue in modern workplaces: workplace technology-facilitated sexual harassment (WTFSH). Conducted by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS), along with Associate Professor Asher Flynn from Monash...
- May 14, 2024
- 7 min
- Safetrac
With new laws now impacting Australian businesses and their efforts to prevent psychosocial hazards from the workplace, it’s important to understand how the law defines psychosocial hazards as well as, how to prevent and mitigate...
- Mar 20, 2024
- 4 min
- Safetrac
On March 21, we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This year’s theme, “A Decade of Recognition,” marks a crucial milestone in an ongoing global effort to combat racism and promote equality. As...
- Mar 11, 2024
- 5 min
- Safetrac
In the world of corporate training, a revolutionary approach is taking center stage: microlearning. These bite-sized chunks of knowledge are transforming how employees acquire new skills and stay compliant with regulations. But what exactly is microlearning,...
- Mar 6, 2024
- 3 min
- Safetrac
In a dynamic world where innovation is the norm, the realm of corporate training and compliance is no exception. The traditional approach of face-to-face training, once hailed as the gold standard, is now facing its...
- Mar 6, 2024
- 3 min
- Safetrac
One thing remains constant when it comes to compliance: change. Legislation, regulations, and industry standards are in a perpetual state of flux. For Learning and Development (L&D), and legal compliance professionals, staying ahead of these changes...
- Mar 1, 2024
- 3 min
- Safetrac
When it comes to modern workplaces and modern learners, traditional training methods often struggle to keep up with the demands for quick, accessible, and effective learning solutions. Enter microlearning – a dynamic approach that delivers bite-sized learning content in...
- Jan 30, 2024
- 3 min
- Safetrac
Recent developments in the Australian legal landscape shed light on an issue that has far-reaching implications for workplaces across the nation – breastfeeding accommodations for mothers returning to work. In a groundbreaking case, the ACT...
- Dec 20, 2023
- 5 min
- Safetrac
As of December 12, 2023, the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wields unprecedented authority to rigorously oversee compliance, publicly identify, and penalise businesses falling short in addressing and preventing workplace sexual harassment. The game-changing Respect@Work...
- Nov 27, 2023
- 4 min
- Safetrac
Recognising excellence in employee training and safety, Safetrac proudly announces the stellar achievements of its clients. Reece, Australia’s foremost plumbing and bathroom supplies provider, emerged as a double-winner at the recent LearnX Awards, securing both...
- Oct 11, 2023
- 4 min
- Safetrac
We find ourselves in the midst of National Safe Work Month (NSWM), a critical annual event in Australia dedicated to workplace health and safety (WHS). This year’s NSWM campaign theme, ‘For everyone’s safety, work safely,’ underscores...
- Oct 11, 2023
- 8 min
- Safetrac
In the realm of reality television, where captivating narratives often take centre stage, a recent episode of Below Deck Down Under has cast a harsh spotlight on a grave reality that extends far beyond the...
- Sep 27, 2023
- 3 min
- Safetrac
This October is National Safe Work Month (NSWM) and serves as an important reminder of workplace health and safety (WHS). This year’s campaign theme, ‘For everyone’s safety, work safely’ reinforces that safety is a shared responsibility. Throughout the...
- Sep 18, 2023
- 6 min
- Safetrac
As we approach International Equal Pay Day on September 18, it’s imperative to reflect on the significance of this day for everyone involved – men, women, families, and businesses alike. In a world where the...
- Sep 7, 2023
- 4 min
- Safetrac
As we approach Thursday, September 14th, 2023, it’s a date worth noting on your calendars, for it marks a significant event: R U OK Day. This year’s powerful theme, ‘I am here to hear’, encourages us all...
- Aug 23, 2023
- 3 min
- Safetrac
The enactment of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) took effect on January 1, 2019. This legislation mandates that larger corporations and other entities operating in Australia must provide information about their efforts to prevent and deal...
- Aug 12, 2023
- 4 min
- Safetrac
Paving the Path to Equality In light of recent amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), organisations are now tasked with proactively addressing behaviours that undermine workplace equality. This blog explores the guidelines from...
- Jul 4, 2023
- 4 min
- Safetrac
Australia has the distinction of being home to the world’s oldest continuous living culture. For over 65,000 years, Indigenous Australians have nurtured and safeguarded this land, its diverse landscapes, and vast coastlines. As businesses, it...
- Apr 18, 2023
- 4 min
- Safetrac
Greenwashing has become a growing concern for regulators and consumers in Australia, as more businesses make claims about their environmental practices and products. While these claims can help to build a company’s reputation for sustainability...
- Apr 10, 2023
- 3 min
- Safetrac
Greenwashing is a term used to describe a marketing strategy companies use to falsely represent their products or services as environmentally friendly. It is a common practice that can lead to consumer mistrust, loss of sales, and a...
- Mar 17, 2023
- 3 min
- Safetrac
Compliance training is a critical aspect of ensuring organisational success, but it is also one of the most challenging types of training to deliver. It requires a thorough understanding of the regulatory framework, an ability...
- Mar 8, 2023
- 6 min
- Safetrac
Today is International Women’s Day, and not only does it commemorate women’s achievements in the workplace but also offers a chance to foster more inclusive workplaces, identify and tackle obstacles impeding women’s progress and overall welfare. At Safetrac, our aim is to establish an inclusive...
- Feb 14, 2023
- 3 min
- Safetrac
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that can have a profound impact on both the employees who experience it and the organisation. In Australia, the prevalence of workplace sexual harassment has been...
- Feb 14, 2023
- 4 min
- Safetrac
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that affects one in four workers in Australia. To address this issue, the Respect@Work Act was introduced to impose new responsibilities on managers and employers in...
- Feb 14, 2023
- 2 min
- Safetrac
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that affects employees, businesses and society. It is estimated that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 20 men experience sexual harassment in the workplace in...
- Feb 14, 2023
- 4 min
- Safetrac
The Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect@Work) Act 2022 is a new law in Australia that was passed in 2022 with the aim of addressing and preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. The act is intended...
- Feb 14, 2023
- 6 min
- Safetrac
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that can have a detrimental effect on an individual’s mental and physical well-being, as well as their career. It is defined as any unwanted or unwelcome...
- Feb 10, 2023
- 5 min
- Safetrac
The latest updates to the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Respect@Work Act 2022), impose a dramatic shift in responsibility on businesses, which are now legally required to provide a safe and respectful workplace for their employees. This...
- Feb 2, 2023
- 1 min
- Safetrac
The Federal Parliament recently passed the Respect at Work Act, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at ensuring a safe workplace for everyone, particularly by eliminating harassment. Now that the law is in effect, both...
- Feb 1, 2023
- 5 min
- Safetrac
Business leaders now have a legal responsibility to create a safe and respectful work environment for their employees, following the latest legislative updates to the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Respect@Work Act...
- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
- Safetrac
The Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Cth) (‘the Act’) was recently passed. This Act includes seven of the remaining recommendations of the 55 recommendations from The Respect@Work: National Inquiry into...
- Nov 24, 2022
- 4 min
- Safetrac
Safetrac is proud to announce that we have won four Platinum Awards for our compliance training programs with partners Baby Bunting and O’Brien Glass at the 2022 LearnX Awards. This outstanding achievement extends Safetrac’s platinum...
- Sep 29, 2022
- 4 min
- Safetrac
When organisations collect people’s personal information, they are responsible for the handling and protection of the information, and are bound by the Privacy Act and other privacy laws. The Privacy Act sets out 13 Australian...
- Sep 9, 2022
- 4 min
- Safetrac
In Victoria, public sector organisations are under specific duties when it comes to managing personal information. The Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) (“PDPA”) contains 10 Information Privacy Principles (IPPs), which set standards that must be...
- Jul 18, 2022
- 5 min
- Safetrac
The Victorian Charter of Human Rights aims to protect and promote the basic entitlements all humans have. It’s important that those who have public authority understand The Charter and are aware of their obligations when...
- Jul 7, 2022
- 2 min
- Safetrac
The role of corporate compliance has shifted dramatically over the past two years due to the global pandemic, and organisations have focused solely on survival. As the dust settles, we can finally evaluate and catch...
- Apr 27, 2022
- 8 min
- Safetrac
The Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws have recently been changed and affect both employees and employers across Western Australia and Victoria. The COVID-19 Pandemic has acted as a...
- Apr 9, 2022
- 3 min
- Safetrac
There has been major awareness and development surrounding diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This topic makes ongoing front-page headlines due to the likes of local leaders such as Grace Tame and Dylan Alcott –...
- Mar 29, 2022
- 4 min
- Safetrac
What is Modern Slavery? Modern slavery describes serious exploitation and use of coercion, threats or deception to undermine a person’s freedom. This includes human trafficking, slavery, servitude, forced marriage, forced labour, debt bondage, the worst forms of...
- Oct 20, 2021
- 8 min
- Safetrac
On 10 September 2021, six of 55 recommendations from the ‘Respect@Work: National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces’ (‘the Report’), were adopted into law. The amendments apply to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘FW Act’), the Sex Discrimination Act 1984...
- Sep 27, 2021
- 6 min
- Safetrac
People generally don’t draw the link between money laundering and human rights, so it’s understandable that many may ask, why should I care about this? However, the link becomes clear when people understand that some...
- Sep 20, 2021
- 2 min
- Safetrac
Ensuring your organisation conducts and reports on its compliance activities is a part of everyday business. However, creating and embedding a culture of compliance is something entirely different. The compliance sector has seen more growth...
- Sep 15, 2021
- 6 min
- Safetrac
We know prevention is better than a cure, so why are our workplaces plagued by allegations of bullying? It’s been 10 years since Victoria enacted the Crimes Amendment (Bullying) Act 2011 known as Brodie’s Law. The Act was amended...
- Aug 31, 2021
- 5 min
- Safetrac
It’s not nice hurting people, it’s not nice seeing people hurt, so the quicker we can get on top of it, the better. This sentiment from Aussie Olympian Kyle Chalmers came off the back of yet another...
- Aug 3, 2021
- 3 min
- Safetrac
It’s timely that as we cheer on our athletes in the green and gold, this week Safetrac has been recognised as an Australian Made and Australian Owned company. Across the globe, the last 16 months have brought unforeseen challenges...
- Jul 26, 2021
- 3 min
- Safetrac
Toxic workplace culture can infect an organisation like a disease, and sooner or later has the potential not only to cause reputational but commercial damage. A 2018 report by Deloitte quantified the cost of sexual harassment to...
- Jul 21, 2021
- 2 min
- Safetrac
Modern slavery reporting shouldn’t be a “tick the box” exercise, but new research from the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors confirms our concerns at Safetrac that many companies are failing to comply with disclosure requirements....
- Jun 28, 2021
- 1 min
- Safetrac
Modern slavery is historically thought to be exclusive to developing countries, involving forced labor with no freedom. However, nearly 4.3 per cent of Australia’s population are vulnerable to its practices. Since the Modern Slavery Act of 2018 was established, Australian companies are required to examine...
- May 9, 2021
- 4 min
- Safetrac
The discussion playing out around the landmark Respect@Work report, and the Government’s in principle acceptance of the 55 recommendations, is a timely reminder that we need to bring continuous education into our workplaces. Responses to...
- Apr 28, 2021
- 1 min
- Safetrac
There has never been a greater focus on culture in Australia than right now. From personal versus corporate responsibility, to the Respect @ Work report, Safetrac CEO, Deborah Coram spoke with Adam Lang of Fear And...
- Apr 9, 2021
- 4 min
- Safetrac
Some believe workers will never want to return to the office, while others insist the office isn’t dead. Most can agree that the truth lies somewhere in the middle – and as the world moves...
- Mar 24, 2021
- 1 min
- Safetrac
As CEO of Safetrac for over 10 years, I have seen many companies and organisations suffer from not having adequate compliance training for staff, or an established code of conduct. The Victorian State Government is...
- Mar 1, 2021
- 3 min
- Safetrac
A crisis can strike a company anytime, anywhere. Leaders must face challenges that appear overnight and then rapidly evolve throughout the course of just one day. The history of leadership has taught us many things...
- Oct 28, 2020
- 6 min
- Safetrac
In leading my team through the challenges this year has presented, my first priority has been ensuring the safety and wellbeing of my staff – and key to that is mental health. Despite the distance...
- Oct 9, 2020
- 5 min
- Safetrac
Ensuring compliance at all levels of the workforce is vital to operating a successful business. Recent investigations and regulatory action have revealed that this is more than a check-the-box activity – it requires active involvement...
- Sep 22, 2020
- 2 min
- Safetrac
Safetrac is ecstatic to announce that we have won FOUR Platinum Awards at the LearnX Foundation 2020 Awards, for our compliance training courses with our partners Cricket Australia and ACCIONA. This milestone marks in a...
- Sep 11, 2020
- 1 min
- Safetrac
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the working world drastically. Organisations have had to pivot their working environment – more strict processes and protocols for the office, and the ability to work remotely or from home....
- Aug 8, 2020
- 5 min
- Safetrac
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the world of work drastically – organisations have had to pivot their working environment and staff have had to keep up with the profound personal and professional life changes amidst...
- Jun 4, 2020
- 1 min
- Safetrac
Are you contemplating or currently asking workers to return to the physical workplace? As an employer, you’re legally obligated to ensure you do everything reasonably practicable to ensure your workplace is COVID-safe. This webinar provided...
- Apr 23, 2020
- 5 min
- Safetrac
Prevention, Control and Compassion in the Workplace. On the 11th of March 2020, the World Health Organisation characterised the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic. This has created an air of caution around the world, and...
- Mar 27, 2020
- 2 min
- Safetrac
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed life as we know it. With the implementation of lockdown measures happening globally – limiting social interaction to the absolute necessities, the closure of borders and enforced quarantine measures –...
- Mar 8, 2020
- 4 min
- Safetrac
COVID-19 cases in Victoria skyrocketed by more than 2000 per cent in a matter of weeks. In trying to understand the predicament once again faced by businesses and communities in the lockdown regions, it begs...
- Mar 6, 2020
- 1 min
- Safetrac
Having the right leadership in an organisation is critical to enabling a culture of ‘each for equal’. From the battlefield to the business world, Matina Jewell’s experiences as a trailblazing female officer in the Australian...
- Feb 24, 2020
- 3 min
- Safetrac
More importantly, have your staff been trained on the policy? The criminal and civil penalties for non-compliance with the new Whistleblowing laws are serious: fines of up to $1million for individuals, and $525 million for...
- Feb 14, 2020
- 1 min
- Safetrac
Ensuring that boards devote sufficient time discussing strategy and driving shareholder value, rather than dealing with compliance issues, remains a key challenge for directors… according to Graeme Hunt for Australian Financial Review. It’s not new...
- Feb 3, 2020
- 3 min
- Safetrac
Safetrac has partnered with former Australian Defence Force Major, internationally-recognised leadership strategist and author of Caught in the Crossfire, Matina Jewell, to launch her leadership skills training program online. Unlike any other leadership training in...
- Dec 8, 2019
- 1 min
- Safetrac
Safetrac’s CEO, Deborah Coram, advises in a recent article in The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and other Macquarie Media publications as to the importance of compliance in relation to brand and reputation. The recent Westpac scandal has revealed...
- Dec 4, 2019
- 5 min
- Safetrac
Bullying and harassment are topics that have taken centre stage in recent years, with organisations being thrown into the spotlight and facing severe public scrutiny for poor company culture and mishandling of allegations. In March...
- Dec 2, 2019
- 4 min
- Safetrac
The protection of your business (and your brand) involves two very important components: compliance with industry regulations and the law and secondly, the education, growth and well-being of individual employees. Both aspects speak to an...
- Nov 18, 2019
- 4 min
- Safetrac
Changing mindsets towards compliance training is difficult, however not impossible. It starts with the acceptance that it’s not a tick-the-box task or a chore, it is much more than that, and if applied positively and...
- Nov 12, 2019
- 4 min
- Safetrac
The market cycle is failing corporate Australia and, by extension, society in general. A decade after Jack Welch delivered a scathing assessment of the market’s focus on shareholder value by describing it as “the dumbest...
- Nov 12, 2019
- 5 min
- Safetrac
Corporate liability provisions can be used to hold a company liable for any criminal offence where a corporate culture exists that tolerates or encourages a culpable conduct (Attorney General, Christian Porter). Business leaders are being...
- Nov 8, 2019
- 4 min
- Safetrac
All employers share a common ground for providing a workplace that is safe for their employees. Educating staff on environmental hazards, fire hazards and any other physical hazards that may prove to be an obstacle...
- Sep 9, 2019
- 4 min
- Safetrac
More and more businesses are reaching out to their customers via email and SMS. And why not? It’s very cost-effective and practically instantaneous. But if you go about it the wrong way, you can seriously...
- Sep 8, 2019
- 5 min
- Safetrac
[A common] Scenario: It’s compliance training time! You have successfully gathered a room full of staff from various departments to complete their training. However, almost immediately, you can sense the elephant in the room and...
- Aug 8, 2019
- 4 min
- Safetrac
Compliance (or, the lack thereof) with the Fair Workers Act has attracted unprecedented attention in recent times. MAdE Establishment (George Calombaris) being ordered to publicly promote compliance with the Fair Work Act (as well as make a contrition payment of...
- Aug 8, 2019
- 5 min
- Safetrac
It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently (Warren Buffet). Educational institutions have long been characterised by their prestige –...
- Jul 8, 2019
- 4 min
- Safetrac
To determine the most common breaches of occupational health and safety (OHS) practices – you only have to look at the most common causes of injury in Australian workplaces every year. Examples of common workplace injury causes:...
- Jun 19, 2019
- 2 min
- Safetrac
Safetrac is delighted to have won the Platinum Award for best eLearning widespread adoption from the LearnX foundation. This award focuses on an eLearning project that has been implemented over a large section of the...
- Jun 19, 2019
- 2 min
- Safetrac
Safetrac is thrilled to have won the Platinum Award for bespoke / custom training from the LearnX Foundation, with a personalised compliance program it developed for Toyota. This award focuses on a tailor-made learning solution...
- Jun 18, 2019
- 1 min
- Safetrac
New whistleblower laws to take effect on 1 July The new whistleblower provisions under the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019 (Act) will take effect on 1 July 2019. Although the requirement to...
- Jun 6, 2019
- 2 min
- Safetrac
Safetrac is thrilled to have won the Platinum Award for compliance training from the LearnX Foundation, with a bespoke compliance program it developed for Toyota. Safetrac were engaged by Toyota to build a series of...
- Apr 15, 2019
- 5 min
- Safetrac
Off-the-shelf compliance training courses are a good way to keep staff up to speed in general health and safety in the workplace. They’re not quite as useful to those industries that have unique work environments,...
- Apr 10, 2019
- 3 min
- Safetrac
Debt collectors have a range of obligations under the Competition and Consumer Act, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act, and the Office of Fair Trading in each Australian state or territory. ASIC and the...
- Mar 14, 2019
- 5 min
- Safetrac
OH&S/WH&S Blended Learning Model For the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) risk and danger is ‘part of the job’. However, three independent reviews identified the need for NZDF to adopt a risk-based safety management approach....
- Mar 14, 2019
- 4 min
- Safetrac
Corporate culture is currently a big topic. Changing corporate culture, lifting culture to a new level, and ensuring staff are engaged in the culture of an organisation. Before we can change a culture, we must...
- Mar 8, 2019
- 4 min
- Safetrac
According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), a single case of occupational fraud costs the victim organisation an average of more than US$1.5 million. In fact, the Australian Federal Police reported that staff...
- Jan 8, 2019
- 2 min
- Safetrac
APAC INSIDER MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES THE 2018 APAC BUSINESS AWARDS APAC Insider Magazine has announced winners of the 2018 APAC Business Awards. It’s with great pleasure to announce that Safetrac has been awarded BEST COMPLIANCE TRAINING PROVIDER 2018...
- Aug 17, 2018
- 5 min
- Safetrac
By now, most of us will be familiar with the European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Even if you’re not explicitly aware of the legislative change, you will have seen or heard about...
- Jun 17, 2018
- 2 min
- Safetrac
Safetrac is thrilled to announce that it has been recognised as a triple platinum winner at the annual LearnX Impact Awards Asia Pacific 2018. In partnership with its clients, Safetrac was awarded: Platinum for Best Compliance...
- Aug 8, 2017
- 2 min
- Safetrac
Safetrac is proud to announce that we have been recognised as the best compliance training program provider in the Asia Pacific region at the annual LearnX Impact Awards Asia Pacific 2017. This is the seventh...
- Nov 8, 2016
- 3 min
- Safetrac
Your brand is your most important asset and, no matter how big or small your business, you need to protect its integrity at all costs. The best way to do this is to ensure your...
- Aug 8, 2015
- 1 min
- Safetrac
Safetrac are exhibiting at the AHRI conference, 25th – 27th August at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Safetrac will be demonstrating a range of our new online compliance training courses including the launch of our latest...
- Jul 21, 2015
- 3 min
- Safetrac
Minimise Workplace Hazards Whatever kind of business you run, whether it’s a workshop, a retail outlet or a factory, your workplace contains potential hazards that could injure or even kill your employees. Which is why...
- Jul 8, 2015
- 3 min
- Safetrac
What laws and regulations are the public sector bound to? As well as being required to comply with the many laws that apply to the private sector, government agencies also have their own unique obligations to meet....
- Jul 8, 2015
- 4 min
- Safetrac
What does an organisation need to have an AFS licence? In order to hold an Australian Financial Services licence, an organisation is required by ASIC to nominate a Responsible Manager. This is the person who...
- Jul 4, 2015
- 4 min
- Safetrac
For over a decade, Lance Armstrong has enjoyed the reputation of a hero. The world watched as he showed extraordinary personal strength to defeat cancer, and then win a record 7 consecutive Tour de France...
- Jul 4, 2015
- 4 min
- Safetrac
HSBC made history this week by agreeing to pay a record $1.92 billion in settlement for failing to enforce rules designed to prevent the proceeds of criminal activity finding its way into the financial system....
- Jul 4, 2015
- 2 min
- Safetrac
The Tangible Benefits of an Online Compliance Program Before I get into the number crunching, let’s revisit a few of the intangible benefits of a compliance program, because although they may not be producing direct...
- May 31, 2015
- 3 min
- Safetrac
Over the last few years, organisations have begun to realise that their reputation, far from being some intangible, unquantifiable element of their business, is actually one of their biggest assets. A good reputation ensures the...
- May 6, 2015
- 2 min
- Safetrac
Safetrac announces another successful year at the LearnX Impact Awards Asia Pacific 2015, winning Platinum and Silver awards. Safetrac has claimed the Platinum award for Best Learning Compliance Program for the fifth successive year. This unprecedented...
- Apr 30, 2015
- 3 min
- Safetrac
Is Your Business Meeting its Environmental Obligations? Environmental protection legislation is consistently being reviewed, with new laws being passed regularly at commonwealth, state and local government level. This new legislation contains severe penalties for environmental...
- Apr 8, 2015
- 3 min
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As with most professions these days, financial advisers are subject to a number of regulations and standards put in place by governments to protect consumers and investors. Financial advice is a very personal affair, requiring...
- Feb 8, 2015
- 4 min
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If you’re in the business of lending money for personal use, then you have a range of obligations under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act. The NCCP is a nationally consistent legislation that is designed...
- Jan 21, 2015
- 9 min
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Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we’re not only celebrating the remarkable achievements of women in the workplace but also reaffirming our commitment to creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. At Safetrac, we prioritise building...
- Jan 21, 2015
- 3 min
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How it Impacts your Business Running a business is tough enough these days, without the added risk of the ‘enemy from within’. Bribery or corruption can have serious implications for your business. It can mean...
- Jan 21, 2015
- 3 min
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Equal opportunity is now a business buzz word. This is largely due to the growing number of harassment and discrimination cases being brought before the courts. It’s also due to the fact that it’s the...
- Jan 19, 2015
- 4 min
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Cartel behaviour is not the most widely discussed area of competition and consumer law (CCL), and according to research by University of Melbourne it is largely misunderstood by people operating in the business sector. However,...
- Jan 19, 2015
- 3 min
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Australian business and market regulators are becoming more assertive in enforcing legal compliance and many regulators are being afforded more power to pursue suspects. Both the ACCC and ASIC, for example, have recently been given...
- Jan 19, 2015
- 3 min
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Whistle blowers represent both a threat and an opportunity for compliance officers. The obvious threat for compliance officers is that an employee who has identified an area of non-compliance within the company chooses to report...
- Jan 19, 2015
- 3 min
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Training is vital for all new employees and there are two main areas of knowledge they need to acquire: Technical knowledge — the procedures involved in performing their role Industry-specific knowledge — the knowledge required...
- Jan 19, 2015
- 3 min
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A contract is a legally binding agreement entered into by two or more parties, which contains three basic components: Agreement (offer and acceptance) Consideration (exchange of goods or services) Intention (agreement to be legally bound)....
- Jan 19, 2015
- 3 min
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Much like the general insurance industry, private health insurers have their own voluntary code called the Private Health Insurance Code of Conduct. It was developed by the Australian Health Insurance Association (AHIA) in conjunction with industry...
- Jan 8, 2015
- 4 min
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Workplace bullying has a cost to those being bullied, a cost to the community and can have a significant cost to your business. Learning how to identify and deal with workplace bullying through compliance training can save...
- Jan 8, 2015
- 3 min
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Stamp Out Insider Trading With Thorough Employee Training Knowledge is power. Knowledge that no one else possesses is very powerful indeed. Broadly speaking, insider trading is the use of that exclusive knowledge to benefit oneself...
- Jan 8, 2015
- 3 min
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The International Monetary Fund was quoted as saying that between two and five per cent of the world’s economy is made up of laundered money. It is now thought to be more than one and...
- Jan 8, 2015
- 3 min
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If you’re in the general insurance industry, you are probably already part of the 90% who are signatories to the General Insurance Code of Practice, A voluntary code developed by the Insurance Council of Australia,...
- Jan 5, 2015
- 3 min
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Risk management is no longer a strategy reserved for large corporations. Today, every business has compliance obligations and the best way to stay on top of them is to complete a compliance checklist. The key...
- Jan 1, 2015
- 3 min
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It is your responsibility as an employer to provide and maintain a safe workplace for your employees. This doesn’t just apply in factories with lots of dangerous machinery. An office can also be a dangerous...
- Jan 1, 2015
- 6 min
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A conversation our GRC reps often report having with senior managers and executives goes something like this: “I know we need a compliance program – but in reality, we’ve never had a serious breech or...
- Jan 1, 2015
- 3 min
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The Benefits and Risks to Businesses The growth of social media has led to the most monumental change in the way we do business since the creation of the Internet. The likes of Facebook, Twitter,...
- Dec 4, 2014
- 3 min
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The LearnX Impact Awards is an annual event run by the LearnX Foundation; a not-for-profit organisation promoting innovative workforce learning and supporting technologies. The event attracts the leading learning and training industry organisations in Australia....
- Jun 4, 2014
- 2 min
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Safetrac Learning Management System Are you compliant? Become part of Safetrac’s proven track record of success. Safetrac is deployed via an online/ cloud based Learning Management System (LMS). As a web delivered service, this means...
