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Immigration department approves first $5 million visa
Millionaire Chinese toymaker to get permanent residence as the federal immigration department's first 888 visa-holder.
Budget 2013: Wayne Swan leaves us guessing with confused budget
15 May 2013
Confusion lies at the heart of Treasurer Wayne Swan’s sixth budget. Does he want to be a big spender or a low taxer?
Budget 2013: Wayne Swan's budget gives little joy to business
15 May 2013
Traditionally a budget in an election year contains a host of sweeteners and giveaways, but this year the government simply didn't have the money to soften up the business community.
How conflicted and inexperienced project governance is undermining Australia’s infrastructure projects
09 May 2013
The blame for infrastructure project delays is typically placed on contractors and project managers – but at least in some cases, the real culprits are elsewhere.
Directors come around on NBN investment but attitudes harden against government
24 April 2013
Only one in four corporate directors believes the federal government understands business.
Arrium chair Peter Smedley on why boards find executive pay so difficult
07 March 2013
Companies in difficult conditions need to offer higher pay to attract talented executives. But pay is too often judged relative to a company’s share price, says a leading company director.
Misunderstood directors tempted to quit: Survey
20 February 2013
When companies struggle or collapse, investors and governments look for someone to blame. Ten years ago, it was the auditors; now it is directors. What do they want?
How to spot a director who will drive you up the wall
24 January 2013
BEST OF 2012: A study has uncovered the personality traits that drive boards crazy, and those they’d kill to have in their company’s leadership.
Ron Walker: Big money, big buildings and shrinking media
18 December 2012
An icon of wealth and success shares his insights on property development, Fairfax and leadership.
Chairman Chaney to stand down after 10 years at NAB: How long is too long?
14 December 2012
Companies need to switch up directors from time to time to maintain a fresh perspective, a corporate governance expert says.
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