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CDM Article
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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Content Type:
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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Content Type:
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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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...
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Content Type:
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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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 May 2010
Towards making a difference
One of the important roles of the Australian Institute of Company Directors is its contribution to major public policy debates. While you may be familiar with our work on issues such as director liability and executive remuneration, we are also active in other areas.
One...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Nov 2009
Directorship in the spotlight
As we come closer to the Christmas and New Year holiday period, we remain full steam ahead at AICD.
Over the past two months, I have been fortunate to have had the chance to present to a wide range of internal and external audiences on a number of issues that are relev...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Jul 2009
Look (and talk) before you leap
In my experience, it is always wise before embarking on a course of action to consult those who are expert in the field, to “stress test” your idea for any flaws and unintended consequences you may have overlooked – to point out the “traps for young players”, so to s...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Apr 2009
Understand what you are governing
Directors know that to govern effectively you have to understand the essence of what it is you are governing.
With this is mind, it is worth asking to what extent, given their capacity to effect legislative changes that impact on business and other areas, do today’...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Mar 2009
Guidance on executive remuneration
Executive remuneration has become an even bigger flashpoint issue for shareholders, our politicians, the media and the general public. It is also of vital concern to directors of listed companies. Negotiating and monitoring the compensation of the CEO is one of th...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Oct 2008
Towards principled OH&S laws
AICD strongly supports the application of “principled laws” when applied generally to legislation and specifically, when it comes to director liability.
Principled laws refer to legislation based on principles or concepts such as the rule of law, fundamental tenets ...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Sep 2008
Time to enliven not stifle AGMs
Effective engagement with shareholders is a recurring theme for directors, particularly in the lead up to the annual meeting season for listed companies.
Continuous years of economic prosperity have given way to more uncertain times, and the latest reporting season h...