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  • Submission to the APS Commission proposing new set of Australian Public Service Values

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    04 Nov 2010

    On 4 November 2010 the Australian Institute of Company Directors wrote to the Australian Public Service Commission in response to its discussion paper Proposing a new set of Australian Public Service Values.   Having reviewed the revised set of APS Values they appear appropriate to us, particu...

  • Submission on NSW Health Dept discussion paper

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    03 Sep 2010

    On 3 September 2010 the Australian Institute of Company Directors wrote to the NSW Department of Health in response to its “Health Reform in NSW: A Discussion Paper on Implementing the Federal Government’s ‘A National Health and Hospitals Network for Australia’s Future’ in NSW”, released on 4 August...

  • National human rights consultation

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    12 Jun 2009

    AICD welcomes the opportunity to participate in the National Human Rights Consultation. The protection and promotion of human rights is a question of national importance for all Australians. We have focussed our comments on those matters relating to directors including the personal liability of dire...

  • Submission to Treasury on tax laws amendment 2009 measures no 4 Prescribed private funds

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    02 Jun 2009

    PPFs are a form of ancillary trust fund designed to encourage private philanthropy by providing private groups, such as businesses, families and individuals with greater flexibility to start their own trust funds for philanthropic purposes. AICD is concerned that provisions in the Exposure Draft wil...

  • PJC Inquiry into Shareholder Engagement and Participation

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    08 Nov 2007

    This submission comments on the PJC inquiry into Shareholder engagement and participation. Updated:16/4/08 with PJC transcript 22/5/08 with responses to questions on notice Cover Letter for PJC Inquiry into shareholder e...

  • Pearce Review Consultation Paper

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    31 May 2006

    This submission responds to the Consultation Paper on Corporate and Financial Services Regulation released by Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer in April 2006. AICD's submission covers disclosure, company reporting obligations, corporate governance, fund raising, takeovers and...

  • CAMAC submission on CSR

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    03 Mar 2006

    AICD has lodged a submission with CAMAC pointing out that directors of Australian companies can and do already take into account a wide range of interests in performing their duties to the company and its shareholders.  AICD is strongly opposed to mandating any form of corporate social responsibilit...

  • Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services Inquiry into Corporate Responsib

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    30 Sep 2005

    In its submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services Inquiry into corporate responsibility, AICD strongly supports the concept of corporate responsibility. It argues that the Corporations Act should not be amended to impose an additional generalised social re...

  • Submission to Laurie Glanfield Director General Department of the NSW Attorney Generals Issu

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    17 Mar 2005

    Issues arising from the James Hardie matter 1 OVERVIEW AICD believes that the claims of asbestos sufferers should be met and supports the announced settlement between James Hardie, the unions and claimants under which this outcome will be achieved. At the same time, it is important ...

  • Auditing and Assurance Standards Board AUASB Strategic directions paper September 2004

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    14 Dec 2004

    The AICD believes the AUASB should continue to base Australian Auditing Standards (AUSs) on International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), adding or amending if and as necessary to conform to Australian law and other necessary local requirements, and subject to ISAs continuing to be of high quality, wh...

  • PJC Hearings on CLERP 9

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    13 Apr 2004

    13 April 2004 TO: Democrats Senator Andrew MurraySenator for Western AustraliaParliament HouseCANBERRA ACT 2600 Dear Senator Murray,Thank you for the welcome you gave me at the PJC hearings on CLERP 9 and for the opportunity to comment on and potentially to support your proposed amendment.Yo...

  • Large Business and Tax Compliance

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    03 Mar 2004

    “Questions to be asked of tax advisors to assist boards in assessing and managing tax risks for corporations” 3 March 2004To The Commissioner of Taxation Mr Michael CarmodyCommissioner of TaxationPO Box 900 Civic SquareCANBERRA ACT 2608 Dear Mr Carmody, La...

  • Competition Provisions of the Trade Practices Act 1974

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    19 Jul 2002

    Submission to The Committee of Inquiry into the Competition Provisions of the Trade Practices Act 1974. 19 July 2002The Committee of Inquiry into the Competition Provisions of the Trade Practices Act 1974 SUBMISSION TO THE COMMITTEE OF INQUIRY INTO THE COMPETITION PROVISIONS OF THE TRADE PRACTI...

  • Review of independent auditing

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    08 Jul 2002

    Transcript of AICD representation at the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit. 8 July 2002 Proof Committee Hansard JOINT COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT REVIEW OF INDEPENDENT AUDITING CAMPBELL, Mr Gavin, Accounting and Financial Advisory Committee Member, Australian Institute of C...

  • Invitation to comment on the Draft Version of the 2002 GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    13 May 2002

    Submission to Mr Sean Gilbert, Guidelines Manager. 13 May 2002Mr Sean Gilbert, Guidelines Manager INVITATION TO COMMENT ON THE DRAFT VERSION OF THE 2002 GRI "SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING GUIDELINES" The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) appreciates the opportunity to review the Draft...

  • Review of Australias International Taxation Arrangements

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    27 Mar 2002

    AICD/ BCTR submission to The Hon John W Howard, Prime Minister. 27 March 2002The Hon John W Howard, Prime Minister REVIEW OF AUSTRALIA'S INTERNATIONAL TAXATION ARRANGEMENTSI am writing to you as Chairman of the Business Coalition for Tax Reform (BCTR) in relation to the review of international ...

  • Employee Entitlements Joint Letter AICD with ABA and others to the Prime Minister

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    20 Sep 2001

    Submission to The Hon John Howard MP, Prime Minister. 20 September 2001 The Hon John Howard MP, Prime Minister PROPOSAL FOR LEGISLATION TO GIVE STATUTORY EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS PRIORITY OVER NEW SECURED CREDITORS IN INSOLVENCY SITUATIONS Thank you for making time for a brief discussion about this...

  • AICD Submission to The Australian Greenhouse Office On Encouraging Early Greenhouse Abatement Action

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    09 Mar 2001

    Submission to The Manager, Emissions Trading Team, Australian Greenhouse Office 9 March 2001 Manager, Emissions Trading Team, Australian Greenhouse Office AICD SUBMISSION TO THE AUSTRALIAN GREENHOUSE OFFICE ON ENCOURAGING EARLY GREENHOUSE ABATEMENT ACTION The Australian Institute of Company Dir...