Governance Institute of Australia
‘Not surprising’: GCs seeing big remuneration, bonus increases
With risk management experts in such demand for governance purposes, general counsel and company secretaries are seeing...
14 June 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘Growing concern’ on climate issues must be addressed by lawyers
Climate change will continue to be one of the top ethical challenges over the next 12 months, new research has shown.
23 November 2022
By Lauren Croft
WFH post-pandemic considered more ethical than not amid rising case numbers
Employers who fail to make flexible working part of their culture are considered more unethical in the face of...
21 November 2022
By Lauren Croft
Lawyers seen as slightly more ethical this year than last
Despite still ranking as one of the least ethical professions across the country, Australian lawyers are perceived to...
17 November 2022
By Lauren Croft
The ‘major overhaul’ to AGMs in recent years
As the annual general meeting (AGM) period nears, a new comprehensive guide has been released to help organisations...
01 September 2022
By Lauren Croft
Executive pay rising, will likely continue to do so
A new report details the extent to which pay for senior executives, board members and chief executives is increasing,...
05 July 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘Cultural diversity is stagnating’, says report
Ahead of the 2022 federal election, a new report calls on elected representatives to make diversity a priority in...
18 May 2022
By Lauren Croft
Unpacking the ‘litany of risk and ethical issues’ from the Russian invasion of Ukraine
For Australian company boards and management, there are myriad governance concerns arising from the ongoing conflict in...
22 March 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
Corporate officeholders perceived less ethically than last year
New research shows that professionals in corporations are seen as being less ethical than they were in 2020.
23 November 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
Lawyers or politicians: Which profession is perceived as more ethical?
New research from Governance Institute of Australia reveals how ethical Australians perceive lawyers to be and how...
17 November 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘Greater diversity of thought’ will be key for future boards
Having survived a global pandemic, future boards will place greater importance on diversity, The Future of the Board...
15 November 2021
By Lauren Croft
How culture can create a competitive advantage
Successful companies often have no trouble meeting the minimum regulation standards, a panel discussion has revealed.
27 September 2021
By Lauren Croft
A ‘wider range’ of diversity is critical at board level
With diversity and inclusion becoming an increasingly important discussion among company shareholders and investors,...
24 September 2021
By Lauren Croft
The legal team’s role in achieving gender parity on boards
Advances have been made in getting more women in board positions, and the law department can and must play a part in...
10 August 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘There will be no ASX 300 companies without a female director by 2026’
New research sheds light on the progress that has been made in advancing women and those from culturally diverse...
04 August 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
Preparing for new-look AGMs
AGM laws are finally on the horizon. Whether they arrive in time for the fast-approaching peak AGM season is another...
26 July 2021
By Megan Motto
Fewer senior execs received pay rises last year
A new national report has found that many chief executives, board directors and senior managers are not immune from...
08 July 2021
By Lauren Croft