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CDM Article
01 Apr 2013
John H C Colvin details how Company Directors works as a “federation” to advocate better policy outcomes for directors and Australia in general.
Like our nation, Company Directors is, in some respects, a "federation". It is made up of seven state and territory divisions, led by presidents...
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01 Apr 2013
John H C Colvin laments the passing of Company Directors’ chairman, James Strong.
Everyone involved with Company Directors, and the director community generally, was deeply saddened by the passing of our chairman, James Strong.
While we knew James was very ill, we had hoped he would m...
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01 Mar 2013
John Colvin discusses Company Directors’ involvement in recent moves to boost global corporate governance, including worldwide boardroom diversity.
The last month has highlighted for me the important leadership role Company Directors is now playing, not only on issues of importance to dir...
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CDM Article
01 Feb 2013
John H C Colvin explains how Company Directors’ increasing moves into the digital world and international arena will benefit members.
2013 is shaping up as another year of challenge and opportunity for the Australian director community and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Th...
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CDM Article
01 Dec 2012
John Colvin discusses how Company Directors will continue to provide value to directors in 2013.
I have been thinking a lot recently about the very difficult economic conditions being faced by businesses and directors across the country. I am very conscious of how hard it has been for our...
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01 Nov 2012
John H C Colvin explains how Company Directors is responding to the increasing stakeholder expectations of directors and how membership requirements are changing.
Our members who follow the news will no doubt agree that individual directors and boards are in the spotlight more than ever b...
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CDM Article
01 Oct 2012
John H C Colvin discusses the many hats directors wear and the contribution they make across so many parts of our society.
When speaking at events, I often ask those in the audience how many directors they think there are in Australia. Estimates usually range from a couple of hundred up t...
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CDM Article
01 Sep 2012
John H C Colvin believes the redrafted Bill aimed at reforming the NFP sector is a win for charities but requires more work.
The estimated 600,000 not-for-profit (NFP) organisations in Australia (around 60,000 of which are charities) play a vital role in our economy and society and we we...
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CDM Article
01 Aug 2012
John H C Colvin explains how Company Directors plans to make a contribution to international corporate governance practices, particularly in our surrounding regions.
The impending release of the Government’s white paper on Australia in the Asian Century, developed by a panel led by Dr Ken...
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CDM Article
01 Jul 2012
Despite much lobbying, John H C Colvin says a revised Bill, aimed at tackling phoenix company activity, still erodes the rule of law for all directors for any unpaid super entitlements, regardless of their culpability.
Just when you think real progress is being made in the area of directo...
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CDM Article
01 Jun 2012
John H C Colvin reviews the highlights of Company Directors’ national conference in Darwin last month.
Having just returned from our 14th national conference in Darwin – the fourth I have attended as CEO – I am reminded again of the role Company Directors plays in delivering events, educa...
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CDM Article
01 May 2012
John H C Colvin launches the 20th edition of Duties & Responsibilities of Directors and Officers, a must-have resource for directors trying to keep up with rapid changes in corporate law.
Do you remember the first publication you read about directors’ duties and responsibilities? If ...
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CDM Article
01 Apr 2012
John H C Colvin discusses some of our offerings aimed at ensuring you receive maximum benefit from your membership.
The opening of the Member Lounge and Learning Centre on the first floor of our new national and NSW Division office premises in Sydney marks an exciting new chapter for our...
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CDM Article
01 Mar 2012
John Colvin discusses Company Directors’ never-say-die approach to achieving the best policy outcomes and representing director’s interests in the face of many setbacks.
I’m sure those who saw the recent epic Australian Open tennis final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic could not ...
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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...
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CDM Article
01 Aug 2011
John H C Colvin discusses two key challenges for directors – getting board composition right and how far directors can rely on outside advice – and some tools available to help them tackle these.
In my role as chairman of Can Assist, a charity that assists cancer sufferers in regional NSW,...
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CDM Article
01 Sep 2010
Now that the election campaign circus has packed up for another three years,
John Colvin
argues that it is time for the Government to refocus on genuine reform of the regulations affecting business.
The election circus
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CDM Article
01 Aug 2010
John Colvin
reports on how the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ efforts in the areas of gender diversity and corporate reporting reform are paying off.
Bearing some fruit
It is always satisfying when the hard work put into policy leadership and advocacy by the Australian In...
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CDM Article
01 Jul 2010
John Colvin
weighs into the debate of whether the expectation gap between how boards operate and what’s expected of them could be narrowed if directors’ roles were reformulated.
Great expectations
In business, we all know how important it is for any company to have appropriate and cl...
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01 Jun 2010
John Colvin
details how the Australian Institute of Company Directors is following its mission to take a leadership role and innovate in areas of benefit to its members.
Towards leadership and innovation
As we pass the half way mark in 2010, I thought I would let you know about some of t...