Governance
What matters most to Australians
Australians rank crime and public safety as the most important issues facing society, according to a new survey. ... read more
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Far-sighted strategies: Leigh Clifford sees the future
Leigh Clifford, CEO of the minerals and metals giant, Rio Tinto, is taking a very long-term approach, while the global business community is most often criticised for engaging in short-termism. ... read more
Sustainability more than hype
"Unless the managers of tomorrow take some time looking at CSR issues, in the same way as they would look at risk management and HR and marketing, then we are not going to progress this in this country to the extent we should." ... read more
A new altruism: Lessons from Andrew Carnegie
The latest reports on philanthropic trends have highlighted how wealthy Australians are lagging behind. The number of ‘living rich’ has hit an unprecedented high with an estimate of 3,000 Australians now believed to have a net worth of more than A$20 million. ... read more
Picking the fit for sustainability
Aligning corporate social responsibility (CSR) with the objectives of a business is commonsense, according to Insurance Australia Group (IAG) chief executive Michael Hawker who decries the notion of companies focusingsed on short-term profitability for shareholders benefiting customers and shareholdersat the expense of either their employees, ... ... read more