To Be Or Not To Be … A Director?
Since the findings of the Hayne Royal Commission, many Boards and their members would have reflected on their effectiveness and thoroughness in addressing a myriad
The Workforce Agenda – It’s In Everyone’s Interest
Recent policy debate between Coalition and Labor politicians and the ACTU, the broader union movement and the Business Council of Australia, created headlines sponsoring community
Where are We with the Minimum Wage?
As with previous years, the Fair Work Commission have a comprehensive array of submissions to consider. Submissions to the Fair Work Commission reflect a diversity
ASX Governance Guidelines – What’s New?
The 4th edition of the Australian Securities Exchange Corporate Governance Principles, which are voluntary and operate on an ‘if not why not’ basis, have placed
Preparing for the World of Work
To what extent does tertiary training and education actually prepare our youth for the world of work? This question reflects an emerging challenge for government
Director Capabilities
Recent press comment and statements made in response to the Hayne Royal Commission have reinforced observations from investors, proxy advisers and others that Boards need
Superannuation – Opportunity for Further Reform
Australian workers earning $450 gross or more per month are entitled to a superannuation contribution of 9.5% of their gross salary under the Superannuation Guarantee
Board Remuneration Oversight
Initial concerns from the Hayne Royal Commission related to Director engagement in the determination of remuneration policy and, in particular, incentives. Shareholder focus has since
Issues Impacting on Preparation of Upcoming Annual Reports and 2019 AGMs
Considering some observations made by proxy advisers, institutional investors and researchers pertaining to the 2018 financial year, we believe some key issues for 2019 AGMs
New ASX Corporate Governance Guidelines
In late February the ASX released the most recent edition of their Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations. We note that the recommendations