Michael Adams

Board Diversity: More Than a Gender Issue?

Publisher: Deakin University

Date: 18-09-2015

DOI: 10.21153/DLR2015VOL20NO1ART497

Abstract: There has been extensive research conducted on the importance of corporate governance around the world. The research seems to demonstrate that, regardless of whether corporations are based in common law or civil code systems, their longevity and sustainability arise from good corporate governance. However, the evidence does not clearly demonstrate a correlation between a particular organisation’s governance structure and practices and its share price. Around the world the question of board ersity is gaining in importance. The beginning of the debate in the 1960s centred on gender. While it is essential to conduct a debate on gender ersity, other aspects of ersity should also be considered. Race, culture and even age may have a direct impact on the performance of a board. Australian companies, particularly those listed on the ASX, have a poor record of instituting any type of ersity. The USA and European Union have a much wider range of policies to promote ersity on corporate boards. The key question is how best to regulate to promote ersity across gender, race, culture and age. The historical approach of regulating ersity by setting targets and requiring disclosure does not seem to have delivered substantial change. Is it the right time to impose mandatory requirements, or are there other alternative strategies? Without doubt change is required, but there will be opposition.

20 Year Snap-Shot of the Developments in the Regulation of Small Corporations

Publisher: Victoria University

Date: 03-01-2009

DOI: 10.15209/JBSGE.V4I4.168

Abstract: This paper explored the history of the regulation of corporate bodies through State and Commonwealth systems beginning in 1989 that resulted in the development of the legislation impacting on small proprietary company for over 20 years. The introduction of the Corporate Governance Principles for listed companies by the Australian Securities Exchange added another layer of regulation intended to promote transparency and accountability. Research into corporate governance in small companies showed that, in contrast to opinions about the US Legislation, very few Australian companies expressed negative views about corporate governance regulation. The most recent addition to corporate governance regulation has been the expectation that companies have a responsibility for corporate social responsibility. This was illustrated by the James Hardy Industries case.

Is Greed Ever Good?: Royal Commission's Impact on Agriculture Loans in Australia

Publisher: Lupine Publishers LLC

Date: 29-04-2019

DOI: 10.32474/CIACR.2019.06.000243

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University College London

Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Coventry University

Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0882782

Start Date: 06-2008

End Date: 12-2009

Amount: $169,776.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0989957

Start Date: 2009

End Date: 12-2009

Amount: $150,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE140100011

Start Date: 2014

End Date: 12-2015

Amount: $284,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE150100051

Start Date: 02-2015

End Date: 06-2016

Amount: $410,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE120100062

Start Date: 01-2012

End Date: 12-2013

Amount: $330,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0454243

Start Date: 05-2004

End Date: 12-2007

Amount: $180,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0883814

Start Date: 04-2009

End Date: 12-2012

Amount: $205,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council