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It is often said that whether you are on the board of a not-for-profit (NFP) or for-profit organisation, the same director duties apply. Similarly, whether

In her role as Directors Australia’s CEO, Kerryn Newton, advises a range of businesses to enhance board and organisational performance through strategy, coupled with best

“Nature-related risks may increasingly be relevant to both the content of the duty (of care and diligence)… and the objective standards by which directors will

It is widely accepted good practice for boards to undergo regular board performance evaluations. In some cases, this is mandated by regulation or policy. In

Directors Australia was delighted to be a research partner in the 2024 Australian Board Remuneration Survey. One of our service offerings is non-executive director remuneration

As the regulatory landscape surrounding environmental and social sustainability evolves rapidly, how does a board manage the demands of a wide group of stakeholders? An