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Standards and Frameworks We Work With

Our Governance, Risk and Compliance services align with a broad range of national and international standards. We support organisations in meeting sector-specific and enterprise-wide obligations, helping them embed best practice and prepare for certification, audit, or regulatory review.

International Standards

  • ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems

  • ISO 27001 – Information Security Management

  • ISO 31000 – Risk Management Principles

  • ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management

Australian Regulatory Frameworks

  • Aged Care Quality Standards (SACQS 2025)

  • APRA Prudential Standards

  • Work Health & Safety (WHS) legislation

  • Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Act

Defence & Sovereign Supply Chain

  • DISP – Defence Industry Security Program

  • DSGL – Defence and Strategic Goods List

  • Information Security Manual (ISM) principles

  • Sovereign Capability and Supply Chain Risk frameworks

Sector and Scheme Based Compliance

  • SEDEX/SMETA audit preparation

  • Freshcare FSQ and Supply Chain standards

  • HARPS

  • HACCP

  • Fair Farms

  • NDIS Practice Standards

Turning regulatory complexity into strategic advantage.

We help organisations design and embed fit-for-purpose governance, risk, and compliance frameworks that support informed decision-making, operational integrity, and regulatory alignment. Our services cover enterprise risk, board governance, compliance operations, and certification readiness across a wide range of regulatory environments.

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Whether you're preparing for certification, managing risk in highly regulated industries, or responding to audit findings, we bring structure, clarity, and momentum to your compliance journey.

  • Setting the foundations for effective oversight, accountability, and strategic decision-making.

    • Board and executive governance frameworks

    • Committee structures, terms of reference, and decision rights

    • Policy architecture, document control, and versioning

    • Governance reporting lines and escalation protocols

    • Governance uplift for compliance with Corporations Act, ACQSC, APRA and DISP requirements

  • Enabling alignment with national and international standards through tailored frameworks and operational support.

    • Regulatory compliance gap assessments

    • Compliance obligations registers (incl. APRA, Aged Care, Defence/DSGL)

    • ISO certification readiness (9001, 27001, 14001)

    • Certification audit preparation and corrective action plans

    • DISP readiness assessments and controls mapping

    • WHS, Privacy Act, and sector-specific code of practice alignment

    • SEDEX/SMETA, HACCP, Freshcare and other scheme preparation

  • Establishing enterprise-wide risk visibility, accountability, and mitigation planning.

    • ERM frameworks and tailored risk registers

    • Strategic, operational, and emerging risk identification

    • Risk appetite and tolerance development

    • Risk reporting dashboards for executives and boards

    • Risk-control effectiveness and maturity assessments

  • Operationalising compliance through workflows, systems, and embedded routines.

    • Compliance calendars, registers, and task tracking

    • Controls mapping and periodic effectiveness testing

    • Internal audit support and fieldwork coordination

    • Workforce compliance training and awareness

    • Third-party and vendor risk oversight (incl. sovereign supply chains)

  • Driving a culture of ongoing improvement, assurance, and transparency.

    • GRC maturity reviews and benchmarking

    • Audit and incident response reviews

    • Lessons learned tracking and follow-through

    • Executive and board reporting packs (incl. dashboards)

    • Framework and policy uplift planning

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Whether you're facing regulatory change, scaling operations, or rethinking your digital strategy—Vox Novus Consulting is ready to help. We bring structure, clarity, and momentum to every challenge.

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