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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Sep 2010
Professor Bob Baxt
reviews a recent case concerning the remedies available to dissatisfied member directors of closely held or private companies.
Remedies for oppressive behaviour
Many members of the Australian Institute of Company Directors are directors of companies I generically r...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Sep 2010
Letters to the editor
I read with a lot of interest the articles by Domini Stuart, “Building healthy boards”, and John Mero, “The hospital governance challenge” (Company Director, June 2010).
I agree largely with the opinions expressed and with the included comments by some of the leading Australia...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Sep 2010
Solange Charas
and
James Wynn
argue that investing in, and cultivating, talent in a turbulent job market is the key to survival and growth.
Retaining top talent
There is little doubt that financing was a key area for organisational competitive advantage before the global fin...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Sep 2010
Belinda Gibson
provides some tips and pointers to help companies as they prepare for the AGM season.
Improving practices for company AGMs
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) season for companies with a 30 June year-end is due to begin shortly.
AGMs provide directors...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Sep 2010
No director can afford to ignore the exponential growth in social media. As
Nichola Clark
reports, it is reshaping how we do business and unleashing new business risks and opportunities.
Getting on top of social media
Social media is:
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Sep 2010
Dean Newlan
and
Dawna Wright
provide some pointers on how directors can help their organisations develop an anti-corruption culture.
When power corrupts
Several overseas corruption scandals in recent years have resulted in hefty fines and severe embarrassment for some of the ...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Sep 2010
Phil Butler discusses his role and challenges as ACT state manager.
Q&A with Phil Butler
Company Director (CD): As ACT Division Manager, what does your role entail?
Phil Butler (PB): The ACT Division has a unique mix of private, public and not-for–profit (NFP) members – and many wear ...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Sep 2010
Jim Berry and Ann Leduc explains how trades are being scrutinised and investigated now that ASIC is responsible for the real-time surveillance of Australia’s securities markets.
The genesis of a Statement of Reasons
Since 2 Augu...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Sep 2010
Euan Campbell
explains why no board can hide its head in the sand when it comes to crisis-management and business-continuity planning.
Crisis denial
In an age where the unthinkable crisis event has become possible, there is an ever-increasing ...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Sep 2010
A monthly review of the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Policy and Advocacy team’s key projects and issues.
Policy Update
Open Letter to Government
On 16 July 2010, we sent an Open Letter to the next Government of Australia, including all Federal government ministers and Opposit...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Sep 2010
The Australian Institute of Company Directors is playing a role in helping to boost Indigenous governance.
Developing Indigenous governance
The Australian Institute of Company Directors has been actively involved in a host of programs aimed at improving Indigenous governance and profession...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Aug 2010
Our new e-learning course,
Conflicts of Interest,
will help you to understand and manage them.
Conflicts of interest
Conflicts of interest are best thought of as an ethical problem with legal ramifications rather than a strictly legal issue. ...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Aug 2010
An outline of some of the issues addressed by the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Policy and Advocacy team.
Policy Update
Changes to Corporate Governance Principles
On 30 June, the ASX Corporate Governance Council released final changes to the Corporate Governance Principles and...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Aug 2010
For Queen and country The Australian Institute of Company Directors congratulates the following members who appeared on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list this year.
Dr Allan Douglas Hawke AC FAICD
Air Marshal Mark Donald Binskin AO GAICD
John Leslie Langoulant AO MAICD
Judith Rose Munro AO FAIC...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Aug 2010
A complimentary half-day, members-only seminar to update directors on developments affecting their roles and responsibilities.
The Essential Director Update
The governance landscape is continually changing and the challenges arising for directors are abundant. While some challenges are un...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Aug 2010
Expanding offshore is a risky business. The Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation recently hosted a discussion to help guide directors through this maze.
Taking the world by storm
Australian businesse...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Aug 2010
Janelle Manders FAICD explains why she is passionate about the Gold Coast and ensuring its directors are well informed.
Q&A with Janelle Manders
Company Director (CD): What is the value of an Australian Institute of Company Directors’ membership to you?
Janelle Manders (JM): The value is i...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Jul 2010
An outline of some of the issues addressed recently by the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Policy and Advocacy team.
Policy Update
Our plan for better remuneration reports
On 4 June, we released a position paper proposing reforms to improve the unduly complex requirements for di...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Jul 2010
Directors may not be up to speed with the latest technology, but they can still help steer IT projects towards success.
Domini Stuart
explains how.
Driving IT success
How to make IT work
Don’t underestimate IT’s importance
Don’t view IT a...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Jul 2010
Maurice Newman talks to
Tony Featherstone
about the ABCs of sitting on some of Australia’s most notable boards.
Q&A with Maurice Newman
The resume of Maurice Newman AC FAICD reads like a directory. The veteran chairman has served on 44 boards...