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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...