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Disclose now on climate to lay ground for nature reporting, Aussie regulator says

Australia unveils mandatory climate disclosure legislation confirming 2024 start

The Australian Treasury today unveiled draft legislation for mandatory climate-related financial disclosures in Australia, for rules it said are in line with International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) climate standards.

Morningstar fined by regulator in anti-greenwashing action

Morningstar has paid the Australian financial regulator AUD29,820 ($19,612) after it alleged the company retained exposure to weapons manufacturers via its ESG-themed funds despite claiming it excluded such companies.

Australia's insurers to face climate stress tests in 2020

Australia's insurers are to undergo stress tests next year linked to the possible effects of climate change on assets they hold, reports say.