Yesterday
After Bondi attack, Australian Jews weigh the unthinkable – leaving
For years, prominent figures of communities in Sydney and Melbourne have warned their security was under threat. Now some are looking for “plan B and plan C”.
This Month
Why BP Australia’s head tells execs to have their kids by 35
Lucy Nation explains the difficult task of selling the company’s diminishing green credentials – and reveals career secrets she says no one ever wants to talk about.
ATO cracks down on wealthy philanthropy
Tax deductions will be cancelled if a private ancillary fund does anything to erode the true value of a gift, such as funnelling money back to related parties.
The Australian Open gets a fresh young look (like it or not)
Golf Australia boss James Sutherland says young fans are now returning to a sport traditionally regarded as a middle-aged white man’s game.
The speaking tips these execs use to own the room, and get ahead
Female executives suffer from a “gravitas gap” but some are learning to project greater confidence and authority, helping them to move up the corporate ladder.
November
Christine Holgate on how to survive losing your job
The former Australia Post boss, who is now executive chair at logistics giant TGE, says she has a lot of scars from her career but wears them with pride.
Push to scrap two strikes rule on executive pay
Directors and investors are divided over whether Australia’s unique shareholder power works. Its architect, Allan Fels, has warned against moves to weaken it.
Australia’s 50 highest-paid CEOs in 2025 revealed
Mining company chief executives scooped the pool this year as the surging gold price lifted company stocks and executive pay.
Why more company directors need to speak out
When and how company directors should speak out is complicated and can have a major impact on their career.
Moment that sealed Brad Battin’s fate as Victorian Liberal leader
Victoria’s Liberals have burned through five leaders since Daniel Andrews’ victory in 2014. Jess Wilson made her move with the Coalition on track to lose again.
High-risk knifing is Libs’ last, best hope to beat Jacinta Allan
The Victorian Coalition has imploded yet again, but there is some method in the madness.
Future Fund CEO’s warning for investors about angry young voters
Raphael Arndt says growing generational inequality and frustrated younger voters will force major policy and tax changes which investors need to anticipate.
The secret weapon boards are deploying to survive AGM season
Anger from Australia’s largest investors is spilling over this AGM season but boards are fighting back.
August
Why this boss negotiated a 25pc pay rise for her staff
Regis Healthcare CEO Linda Mellors says the business is bouncing back after being hammered by the pandemic and a royal commission.
How this CEO used an AI podcast to prepare for a panel
CEO of transport and logistics technology company Zebra Technologies Bill Burns provides AI solutions to others and is finding the tools increasingly useful in his own job.
The army captain now helping companies fight a new battle
The line between work and home has not just been blurred, it’s obliterated, says the founder and CEO of Sonder, which is booming amid a mental health crisis.
July
What the NAB saga reveals about the private lives of CEOs
When and to what extent do personal characteristics and appearance become relevant to assessing the performance of a leader? Experts agree the goalposts are moving.
Mental health ‘one of the biggest challenges we face’: Westpac CEO
Anthony Miller has backed the concerns of businessman Ryan Stokes over the rise in mental health claims, but says more can be done before changing legislation.
Melbourne University boss calls for $1b government VC fund
Vice chancellor Emma Johnston is urging the federal government to overhaul its research and development tax incentive.
Avoid overregulating AI, public servants warn
Senior officials say the public sector should be a “modest follower” on artificial intelligence, after already experiencing problems with service delivery.