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CDM Article
01 Apr 2013
Phil Ruthven argues that Australia’s growth potential lies in developing its top one-third to take advantage of the Asian century.
By world standards, Australia has not populated or developed as much of its massive landmass, water resources or coastline as most other continents and nations ...
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CDM Article
01 Mar 2013
Dr Ken Henry talks to Tony Featherstone about Australia’s role in the Asian century, how our tax system should be reformed and life outside of the public service.
From high above Melbourne, Dr Ken Henry AC provides a glimpse of how great Australian business can become and a scale of natio...
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CDM Article
01 Mar 2013
Phil Ruthven tracks the growth of the digital economy, warning Australia cannot afford to be left behind when it comes to fast broadband.
The terms "digital age" and "digital economy" are now entering our everyday language. But just what are these, when did they start and what will they m...
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CDM Article
01 Mar 2013
Manu Bhaskaran talks to Zilla Efrat about Asian “basket case” countries that are now enjoying a turnaround and the biggest challenges facing Asian directors today.
Several Asian countries, once dismissed as basket cases, are now enjoying a revival, says Manu Bhaskaran, a director of Cente...
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CDM Article
01 Feb 2013
Western Australia’s economy may be experiencing a bit of a hiccup, but as Sam Walker discovers, there are still many opportunities to be taken advantage of in the state.
A lull in the performance of the resources sector has not halted the enormous contribution Western Australia is making ...
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CDM Article
01 Feb 2013
Phil Ruthven believes that even if commodity prices have peaked, mining will continue to boost Australia’s wealth on the back of volume growth, improved productivity and, possibly, a drop in the value of the dollar.
Australia’s mining industry is in its sixth cycle since 1788, the year in...
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CDM Article
01 Dec 2012
Phil Ruthven argues that despite its many challenges, Australia will remain one of the best places to invest, work and live in 2013 and beyond.
Surprise-free years across the world are wishes rather than expectations these days, and may have been forever thus.
Yet our world of 230 nat...
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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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CDM Article
01 Dec 2012
As the leadership baton passes from one generation to the next, economist Qu Hongbin discusses China’s shifting economic reform agenda.
The year of the snake kicks off with big changes within the upper echelons of Australia’s biggest trading partner.
In November, following its week-lo...
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CDM Article
01 Dec 2012
Tony Featherstone says directors of SMEs should plan for the worst and hope for the best as trading and economic conditions tighten.
A friend recently complained about the parlous state of his small manufacturing enterprise. The high Australian dollar is crunching export sales, costs are ...
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CDM Article
01 Dec 2012
Skilled workers are becoming an increasingly rare and valuable commodity. Domini Stuart explains why engaging staff will be crucial as we head into 2013.
Staff cutbacks, factory closures and business failures are rarely out of the news. But while some jobs are being lost, there is a growi...
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CDM Article
01 Dec 2012
A new survey reveals that Australian directors are feeling pretty gloomy, especially when it comes to their predictions for the coming year.
Directors are feeling pretty glum about their business’ growth and profits prospects for the coming year, the second-half 2012 Director Sentiment In...
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CDM Article
01 Dec 2012
Zilla Efrat asks some directors and advisers to forecast the risks that will keep directors up at night in 2013.
The directors
Elizabeth Carr FAICDChairman of the Macular Degeneration Foundation. Director of the Kokoda Track Foundation, Kambala Anglican School for Girls NSW and...
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CDM Article
01 Dec 2012
Zilla Efrat turns to superstition, various religions and the Chinese zodiac to assess whether 2013 is set to be a good year for Australia’s directors.
The story goes that in 1898, South African diamond magnate Woolf Joel held a banquet at London’s famous Savoy Hotel. At the last minute, o...
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CDM Article
01 Dec 2012
Rick Lee and James Strong discuss past and future challenges as Company Directors’ leadership baton is handed over.
Rick Lee FAICDOutgoing chairman Australian Institute of Company Directors
Company Director (CD):
What has given you the greatest satisfaction as c...
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CDM Article
01 Dec 2012
While conditions may not be as bleak as some predict, our panel of three economists expects the local and global economic environments to remain challenging for businesses and their directors in 2013.
Benjamin FordSenior EconomistExport Finance and Insurance Corporation
The p...
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CDM Article
01 Nov 2012
Christopher Niesche investigates how boards can gain the diversity of skills and experience to better tackle growing Asian markets.
Asia is the world’s largest and most populous continent, making up almost a third of the global land mass and with a population nearing four billion.
Its...
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CDM Article
01 Nov 2012
Phil Ruthven explains the forces behind the fast-changing economic pecking order of countries and regions.
The world’s 230 nations, protectorates and principalities constitute an intriguing mix of giant and minuscule populations, large and small economies, growing and declining economies,...
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CDM Article
01 Nov 2012
Tony Featherstone examines the many hurdles faced by mining boards and provides some tips on how directors can overcome them.
Spare a thought for Australia’s resource sector. It faces a perfect storm of falling commodity prices, rising costs, new federal and state government taxes and roy...
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CDM Article
01 Oct 2012
Phil Ruthven believes a modest rise in its tax rates could help Australia better fund new initiatives and balance its budgets.
Australia needs and can wear moderately higher taxes to fund new initiatives and balance its budgets, something it hasn’t managed to do for too long.
The nati...