Topic: Advocacy and policy

Talking to government and setting policies. AICD is an important and influential voice advocating for our members' best interests

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Sentiment plummets amidst COVID-19 crisis: Director Sentiment Index

7 April 2020

Sentiment has plummeted to its lowest level since the inception of the survey in 2011, with only two per cent of directors expecting the Australian economy to be strong in the coming year.

Illegal phoenixing laws pass through federal government

1 April 2020 | Louise Petschler GAICD

AICD head of Advocacy Louise Petschler discusses the Fair Work Ombudsman flagging new criminal penalties for wage underpayment. Plus, illegal phoenixing activity laws pass through federal government.

Advocacy and policy

AICD response to ALRC inquiry

1 March 2020 | Louise Petschler GAICD

Louise Petschler, head of AICD Advocacy, says some of the recommendations from the ALRC inquiry into corporate criminal responsibility are cause for concern.

Advocacy and policy

We’ve reached a milestone: Over 30% of directors on ASX 200 boards are female

19 February 2020

The challenge now is to stay focused and maintain momentum.

AICD commissioned research: Australia’s “uniquely burdensome” director liability environment

12 February 2020

To strengthen the evidence base on Australia’s comparatively strict director liability environment, the AICD commissioned Allens to research the frameworks for imposing criminal and civil liability on...

ASX 200 reaches 30% gender diversity target: so where to from here?

1 February 2020 | Louise Petschler MAICD

Female representation on boards may have reached the target of 30% in ASX 200 companies, but maintaining board diversity will be an important focus, says AICD head of Advocacy, Louise Petschler.

A wake-up call as gender diversity drops on ASX 200 boards

31 October 2019

The rate at which women are being appointed to boards of Australia’s largest companies has fallen by 13 per cent in the last year.

ASIC releases Corporate Governance Taskforce report on non-financial risk

30 October 2019 | Louise Petschler MAICD

AICD's head of Advocacy, Louise Petschler, details findings from ASIC's Corporate Governance Taskforce, from non-financial risk to psychologists in the boardroom.

Director sentiment drops to a three year low

24 October 2019

Director sentiment drops to a three year low as over 60 per cent of directors expect weakened economic conditions over the next 12 months.

AICD promises strong Advocacy voice ahead of increasing regulatory pressures

1 October 2019 | Louise Petschler GAICD

From anti-phoenixing laws to executive remuneration, head of Advocacy Louise Petschler outlines AICD's views on issues affecting the director community.

Advocacy and policy

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