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  • CEO Report The election circus

    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 ...

  • CEO Report Towards making a difference

    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...

  • CEO Report November 09

    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...

  • CEO Report Look and talk before you leap

    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...

  • CEO Report Understand what you are governing

    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’...

  • CEO Report Mar09

    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...

  • CEO Report Towards principled OHS laws Oct 08

    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 ...

  • CEO s Report Time to enliven not stifle AGMs Sep 08

    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...