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  • More action needed but progress being made on women directors

    Content Type: Media Release

    06 Oct 2010

    The 2010 Australian Census of Women in Leadership by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) highlights the need for further action to lift the number of women in line management, executive management and board positions. While substantial work is needed, up-to-date fig...

  • Women directors crack the 10 per cent ceiling

    Content Type: Media Release

    01 Sep 2010

    Women now make up 10 per cent of the directors of Australia’s top listed companies, the latest figures released by the Australian Institute of Company Directors reveal. The appointment today of Sam Mostyn to the board of Virgin Blue Limited pushed the percentage of women on ASX 200 boards into...

  • Women on the rise on Australian boards

    Content Type: Media Release

    10 Aug 2010

    The number of women being appointed to ASX 200 boards continues to grow, with the proportion of female directors of Australia's top listed companies now close to 10 per cent, the latest figures released by the Australian Institute of Company Directors show. So far in 2010, 31 women have been ...

  • New scholarships to increase diversity on boards

    Content Type: Media Release

    29 Jul 2010

    The Australian Institute of Company Directors today announced a new scholarship program aimed at helping to lift the representation of women on Australian boards. Assisted by $200,000 in funding from the Australian Government, the program is intended to be a practical way to help achieve grea...

  • More women being appointed to ASX 200 boards

    Content Type: Media Release

    25 Jun 2010

    The number of women being appointed to ASX 200 boards has increased significantly, lifting significantly the proportion of female board members in Australia’s top listed companies, new figures released by the Australian Institute of Company Directors show. They show that so far in 2010, 24 pe...

  • Industry leadership and guidance for directors recognised

    Content Type: Media Release

    20 May 2010

    The report Guidance for Directors released by the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) recognises industry leadership and the need for an ongoing focus on good governance, AICD said today. Responding to a request from the Minister for Corporate Law, the Hon Chris Bowen, CAMAC’s...

  • Directors take the lead in helping put women on boards

    Content Type: Media Release

    22 Apr 2010

    Some of Australia’s most senior company chairmen and directors will be involved in a new program aimed at helping to increase the numbers of women on ASX 200 boards, launched today by the Australian Institute of Company Directors. The ASX 200 Chairmen’s Mentoring Program will involve 56 chairm...

  • Directors Social Impact Study

    Content Type: Media Release

    23 Feb 2010

    Directors are making a significant contribution to Australian society and the economy through their deep involvement in charities, community service organisations and other not-for-profit (NFP) boards, a new study by the Australian Institute of Company Directors has found.The Directors Social Impact...

  • AICD Takes Action On Board Diversity

    Content Type: Media Release

    24 Nov 2009

    The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) advocates diversity on boards and believes companies should adopt an open approach that aims to select the best possible directors from a diverse range of candidates.Directors should be chosen from a broadly-based candidate pool, possessing approp...

  • Modern Chairman Facing Greater Challenges

    Content Type: Media Release

    21 Apr 2006

    A new publication initiated by Australia’s leading chairmen and women has given rare insight into how they govern some of Australia’s largest companies. The work, Chairman of the Board – A Role in the Spotlight, was released today by The Australian Institute of Company Directors, the peak gove...

  • The secret to good corporate governance revealed Directors

    Content Type: Media Release

    13 Nov 2003

    Secret to good corporate governance revealed  The secret to good corporate governance revealed The secret to good corporate governance is a healthy boardroom culture promoting open discussion, the opportunity to challenge, and full disclosure of relevant info...

  • ASX Corporate Governance Council Guidelines AICD to initiate consultation with company directors

    Content Type: Media Release

    30 Mar 2003

    ASX Corporate Governance Council Guidelines AICD to initiate consultation with company directors. ASX Corporate Governance Council Guidelines: AICD to initiate consultation with company directorsThe Australian Institute of Company Directors ("AICD") today welcomed the release of the ASX ...

  • Australia ahead on corporate governance reform

    Content Type: Media Release

    21 Jan 2003

    Australia ahead on corporate governance reform    

  • Encouraging better board performance AICD releases new research

    Content Type: Media Release

    18 Sep 2001

    Encouraging better board performance AICD releases new research