August 2023
- Opinion
- Australian economy
Australia must diversify its economy and lead on decarbonisation
Global industry policy is being reshaped, led by the US investment in the energy transition. The National Reconstruction Fund should play an important role here.
- Opinion
- Voice to parliament
Business has a legitimate stake in the Voice debate
When it comes to the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to parliament, many businesses have strong views, and they have a legitimate say in this debate.
January 2022
- Opinion
- Governance
As a nation of investors, we need transparency around proxy advice
Proxy advisers exist to demand accountability. But their operations are the most opaque part of the governance system.
October 2021
- Opinion
- Energy & Climate Summit
Business backs bigger 2030 target to put us in decarbonisation box seat
The strong investment message sent by moving faster and harder on emissions would lock in first mover advantages in industries of the future.
July 2021
- Opinion
- Australian economy
Six big shifts to get growth out of the slow lane
Unless we start a serious national conversation about proactively shaping our future, we will bequeath future generations a less prosperous Australia.
May 2021
- Opinion
- Super wars
Let light in on corporate watchers
The government’s modest reform proposals would make the work of proxy advisers subject to the same kind of transparent disclosure rules that apply across the rest of business.
April 2020
- Opinion
- Coronavirus pandemic
Business must now do the post-virus heavy lifting
Action by government has created much-needed hope. Now business has to help turn that hope into a recovery.