-
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 ...
-
Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Apr 2013
Many not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, were heading into a "perfect storm", if they weren’t already in it. That was the view of Dr John Harte FAICD, the founder and principal of Integrity Governance, when addressing the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ NFP Forum:13 in Sydney last month –...
-
Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Apr 2013
Listed companies have jumped many hurdles to improve their executive pay practices and avoid falling foul of the "two-strikes" law. Now, as Domini Stuart reports, a new wave of pay reforms are heading their way.
The second reporting season since the introduction of the "two-strikes" rule l...
-
Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Mar 2013
Tony Featherstone believes we should give listed companies greater confidence about when to disclose price-sensitive information to the market rather than looking for temporary solutions.
No one doubts the need for a well-informed share market and giving listed companies more flexibility ...
-
Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Feb 2013
Is your organisation prepared for an unexpected crisis? Domini Stuart discovers what’s best practice in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Thirty years ago, disaster recovery and business continuity plans (DR/BCPs) were little more than insurance policies. Decisions were ...
-
Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Feb 2013
Fiona Baron talks to father-and-son team and well-known directors from Cairns, George and Ken Chapman, about their views on directorships and what it takes to make a family business work.
George Chapman AO FAICD is every bit the entrepreneur. Back in the 1960s, at just 23 years old, he la...
-
Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Feb 2013
Once Australia’s most senior public servant, Professor Peter Shergold is now enjoying new challenges as a professional director. He talks to Zilla Efrat about leaving the public sector, the strengths public servants can bring to boards and how business and government can better understand each other...
-
Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Dec 2012
Andrew Griffiths identifies some of the key challenges audit and risk committees may face in 2013.
As continuing economic volatility converges with sweeping regulatory change and an expanded focus on financial reporting, directors on audit and risk committees are likely to experience even...
-
Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Dec 2012
Some of the key highlights and policy priorities that shaped our agenda throughout 2013.
As 2012 draws to a close, I thought it appropriate to review some of the key highlights and policy priorities that have shaped our agenda throughout the past year. These priorities are selected for a ...
-
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...
-
Content Type:
General
12 May 2012
The Australian Institute of Company Directors has concluded their Darwin conference with a clear message that productivity growth must be a priority for government and business.
“Australian business and Australian governments need to take a long term view towards growth and they must bu...
-
Content Type:
General
03 May 2012
Today’s High Court decision overturning a NSW Court of Appeal finding relating to seven directors of James Hardie Industries reminds all directors and boards of their duty to act with care and diligence, as well as the risks involved.
Continuous disclosure remains an extremely difficult area for...
-
Content Type:
Media Release
27 Apr 2012
The Australian Institute of Company Directors welcomed draft Federal Government legislation making the governance of superannuation funds more transparent, but said more reform was needed.
These reforms should include giving industry superannuation funds the ability to replace employer and union...
-
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...
-
Content Type:
Policy Submission
16 Mar 2012
This submission is in response to the Australian Government’s independent review of its regulatory impact assessment (RIA) process, announced by the Department of Finance and Deregulation on 13 December 2011.
The Australian Institute of Company Directors is interested to ensure that the...
-
Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Feb 2012
John H C Colvin argues that consultation on key reforms and legislative changes can only be meaningful if sufficient time is allowed to prepare thorough and well-considered responses.
Most of us are now back at our desks ready for another big year, after a hopefully relaxing Christmas/Ne...