Former Resources Minister and former Australian Council of Trade Unions President, Martin Ferguson, is pushing for a new round of Industrial Relations (IR) reform. The demand is for the right of workers to opt out of collective agreements and move to individual agreements. Further, the call is for restrictions on legal strikes, and a higher bar to prove unlawful employer actions.
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The Agenda – August 2017
CEO salaries unethical! The second annual Governance Institute of Australia Ethics Index shows a continuing gap between Australians’ expectations and perceptions of the ethicality of
The CPA experience – Lessons in Corporate Governance
Recently, CPA Australia was subject to considerable criticism about the remuneration of its prior CEO and management team.
Responses to Bank Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR) Consultation Paper
Company Directors have warned that the BEAR regime gives the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) too much power and creates more risk-aversion in Authorised Deposit taking Institutions (ADIs). The regime may restrict ADIs in selecting the accountable persons subject to the regime based on essential corporate needs and requirements.
KMP Report No. 21 : Director Fee Data for ASX 300 and NZX 50 Boards
Egan Associates has published our annual KMP report detailing fees for Non-Executive Directors among top companies listed on the ASX and NZX.
Is the Future of HR in the Cloud?
Is the future of HR in the cloud? Take our 5-minute survey and have your voice heard!
Increased Accountability Important for all Industries, not just Banks
Treasury’s Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR) provides food for thought for every enterprise looking to ensure KMP manage resources in the long-term interests of the organisation.
The Agenda – July 2017
The Agenda is our must-read summary of issues concerning Boards of Directors and Government.
Companies Hire New CEOs at a Discount
Top Australian companies are currently showing caution with remuneration, paying new CEO hires at a significant discount to their outgoing leadership.
Four Reasons Boards Shouldn’t Rate the Minimum Wage Decision Highly in Executive Pay Considerations
Boards shouldn’t consider the minimum wage decision as a factor in upcoming remuneration reviews without carefully considering the context of that decision.