Capability Requirements of the Political Class
Members of Parliament will often have a dual focus: one is the welfare of their constituents and engagement in the development of government policy, legislation
Understanding and Defining the Role of Leadership in Government
The accountability of the Federal (Commonwealth) Government is best understood by reviewing the detailed accountability of ministers and departmental secretaries across the extensive portfolios under
News Headlines Reflective of 2020 to Date
The following headlines drawn from the national press and various sector newsletters/journals reflect the focus of considerable comment on the economy, education, wages, penalty rates,
Leadership in Australia – Accountability, Authority, Capability and Shareholder Expectations
Over several decades of consulting, issues of accountability, authority and capability have been integral in the formulation and provision of our advice to both private
Mid-Year Remuneration Reviews
Company Remuneration Reviews, which will be progressively undertaken over the balance of the 2020 calendar year, will be influenced by the factors below, but equally
COVID-19, The Economy, Unemployment and Government Initiatives
The continuing employment and pay impact of COVID-19 on the world of business and in particular, employees across all sectors though generally excluding the public
2020 Minimum Wage Decision
The Fair Work Commission, as in prior years, has received a number of submissions in relation to the 2020 Minimum Wage Decision. The issues impacting
Superannuation in the Spotlight
In late March the government introduced initiatives to both assist current retirees and those in the workforce, either unemployed or underemployed as a result of
CEO Remuneration : Government Sector
There has been recent press comment on the most highly paid executives working for the Commonwealth Government. Among those disclosures in the relevant Remuneration Reports
Core Accountabilities of the CEO and the Foundation for Annual Incentives
Recent comment from shareholders and their advisers at AGMs reveals a level of disquiet in many organisations in relation to incentive payments, particularly annual incentive