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CDM Article
01 Jul 2006
Letters to the editor
In the May 2006 issue of Company Director, Ralph Kerle in his article ‘Creative Solutions to Business Problems’ touches on several key facets of the links between art and philosophy and its interplay with business. The article suggests that the business artist works on an empt...
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CDM Article
01 Jun 2006
Directors cannot afford to be ignorant of development in IT – but they should concentrate on the business case for implementing new technology and not be overwhelmed by confusing jargon. Domini Stuart reports.
Coming to grips with IT
As recently as the seventies, IT was nothing more than an ex...
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CDM Article
01 Mar 2006
The Tone at the Top
Michael Wilson questions whether good corporate governance has a direct impact on a company’s value and provides guidelines for effective governance risk management.
Is there a direct link between good corporate governance and valuation? The answer really isn’t clear. There are t...
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CDM Article
01 Nov 2005
board selection
Macbank’s governance model wins in europe
Macquarie Bank, the colossus of Sydney, has moved rapidly on the world stage thanks to its ability to attract quality directors to its board. Selwyn Parker reports
Lord Macdonald of Tradeston is a useful man to have on your side, which...
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CDM Article
01 Nov 2005
Goodwill hunting
Amortising goodwill and its effect on cash flow and value has been an obsession since the 1960s says Wayne Lonergan*
Corporate Australia is delighted at the prospect of no longer having to annually amortise acquired goodwill. Indeed, goodwill amortisation has bee...
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CDM Article
01 Oct 2005
The D&O reality test
By Ali Cromie
Some thought-starters for directors and officers. Q. Are you willing to risk all your personal assets? A. Yes or No
Q. Who do your trust to protect your personal assets in legal proceedings arising from your director or officer responsibilities? (a) yours...
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Content Type:
Media Release
22 Aug 2005
Tuesday, 23 August 2005. The majority of Australian companies have taken positive steps to formalising risk management practices and are implementing robust risk management frameworks. However, more work needs to be done in terms of strengthening the "softer" elements of these frameworks in areas su...
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Media Release
12 May 2005
Perth, Thursday 12 May: One of Australia's foremost experts in quantum computing has urged some of Australia's leading company directors to take advantage of a coming revolution dubbed "the next Internet".Professor Andrew Dzurak, NSW Node Manager of the Centre for Quantum Computer Technology, headqu...
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CDM Article
01 Jun 2004
The recent NAB forex scandal, the fire at BHP’s Western Australia’s operation and AMP’s foray in the UK insurance market are visible examples that companies and boards need to have risk management at the top of the agenda. A recent survey of AICD members shows that directors take the issue seriously...
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Policy Submission
28 Nov 2000
28 November 2000The Hon John Howard PM, Senator Nick Minchin MP, The Hon Dr David Kemp MP, Senator Richard Alston MP AICD SUBMISSION ONTHE INNOVATION ACTION PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) urges the government to act boldly and to demon...
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Position Paper
30 Jul 1996
Corporate Law Economic Reform Program (CLERP) IntroductionSmall and developing businesses face an uphill struggle raising venture capital.This paper analyses the lack of availability of venture capital investment for Australian developing businesses. Australia has a large body of highly qualified pe...
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Book
The second edition of Julie Garland McLellan's public sector board handbook, All Above Board: Great governance for the government sector, is now available.
With a new foreword by the Hon Nick Greiner AC FAICD (Life), eight chapters and 46 case studies, All Above Board 2nd Edition is a must-have...
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Content Type:
General
Strictly (Mining) Boardroom is a mix of boardroom practice, resource sector management and investment observations and discussion, written in Allan Trench's trademark dry, humorous style.
Many of the subject themes covered in this book end in a series of questions for readers to think about, to ...
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General
Like any endeavour, there are a raft of terms that relate to directorship and governance.
The Language of Directorship - a 55 page glossary - covers hundreds of terms from A-Z that you may find helpful in your day-to-day work as a director.
This publication is a companion to the Comp...
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General
A guide for boards of public companies
This new thought leadership paper from Louise Pocock, senior policy advisor with Company Directors, examines the vexing issue of "short-termism" and the impact it has on corporations. Pocock also offers several potential solutions for Australian boards wis...
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General
Delegates may select two forums to attend at the conference one on the afternoon of Thursday 10 May (Day 2) and the other the morning of Friday 11 May (Day 3).
Forum A
Australia, Asia and North Australia Venue: Darwin Harbour CruisesThursday - FULLY BOOKED
Forum B
Achieving great outcomes...
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General
For chairman across Australia:
“ In recognition that chairmanship is now such a vital role – not only to each entity with a board but to Australia’s economy – the chairman’s position description now reads like a rather demanding full-time role.” David Crawford AO FAICD
The role...