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Content Type:
Media Release
24 Apr 2013
The relationship between business and the Federal Government has further deteriorated, according to a survey of company directors which has found that only 8 per cent of directors (down from 12 per cent) agree with the statement ‘the Federal Government understands business.’ Conversely, 50 per cent ...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Dec 2012
As the leadership baton passes from one generation to the next, economist Qu Hongbin discusses China’s shifting economic reform agenda.
The year of the snake kicks off with big changes within the upper echelons of Australia’s biggest trading partner.
In November, following its week-lo...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Nov 2012
Tony Featherstone examines the many hurdles faced by mining boards and provides some tips on how directors can overcome them.
Spare a thought for Australia’s resource sector. It faces a perfect storm of falling commodity prices, rising costs, new federal and state government taxes and roy...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Nov 2012
Christopher Niesche investigates how boards can gain the diversity of skills and experience to better tackle growing Asian markets.
Asia is the world’s largest and most populous continent, making up almost a third of the global land mass and with a population nearing four billion.
Its...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Oct 2012
At a recent Fellows dinner in Melbourne, veteran director John Ralph looked ahead at how economic conditions might change and what scenarios directors should plan for. Here is an edited extract of his speech.
In planning the strategy for your organisation, you will recognise the possibili...
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Content Type:
The Boardroom Report
27 Jun 2012
Scholarships to grow the pool of board-ready women, The bottlenecks to gender diversity, What makes an exceptional NED, More reforms needed to boost productivity, The impact of directors and boards on society
Scholarships to grow the pool of board-ready women
The Australian Institute...
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Content Type:
Media Release
14 Jun 2012
Business sent a clear message to the Australian Government at yesterday’s economic forum that productivity growth is crucial for Australia’s long-term economic prosperity.
“The Prime Minister agreed that Australian governments must take a long term view to increase productivity and improve inter...
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Content Type:
Policy Submission
11 Apr 2012
This submission, lodged with the Senate Economics Legislation Committee, is regarding the Corporations Amendment (Phoenixing and Other Measures) Bill 2012. The Bill gives ASIC powers to wind up companies if particular conditions are met, allows for the publication of external administration notices ...
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Content Type:
The Boardroom Report
04 Apr 2012
Directors say no to a budget surplus at all costs, Related party transactions on ASIC's radar, Plugging the gaps in new workplace laws, The keys to success of the world's most admired companies, New ASX check on directors
Directors say no to a budget surplus at all costs
Australia's directo...
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Content Type:
The Boardroom Report
16 Nov 2011
Director pessimism grows, Australia urged not to squander its good fortune, Proposed Bill proves not so super, Weathering tough times, ASIC finalises guide on prospectuses,
Director pessimism grows
Over the past six months directors have become more pessimistic about current economic...