In the 18th issue of Cultivate we focus on the global supply chains in the agriculture sector which are being challenged to be more transparent, more environmentally sustainable and to meet everexpanding regulatory requirements.
President Trump issued an Executive Order sanctioning Iran’s iron, steel, aluminum and copper sectors.
The focus of regulation is changing across the world as increasing importance is placed on ethical conduct, fairness of outcomes and integrity in the markets, together with increased scrutiny on personal accountability, the effectiveness of governance and the quality of data.
In the recent decision of Bundanoon Sandstone Pty Ltd v Cenric Group Pty Ltd (Bundanoon) the New South Wales Court of Appeal held that a notice to show cause issued by a principal in the context of a termination regime in a construction contract was invalid on good faith grounds, with the consequence that the principal’s subsequent termination of the contract constituted a wrongful repudiation.
A major shift in the way the Australian Government plans to use data could further strain the public’s trust in government and raises concerns about enforcement, personal privacy, data security and procedural fairness that warrant further discussion.
