December 2024
Trophies and sequins as Australia’s business leaders gonged
A $70,000 Rolex and a sequined jacket show life is sweet for the victors, though the path isn’t always smooth.
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- Myriam Robin and Mark Di Stefano
April 2024
What to expect from the new governor-general, from those who know her
Praised for her integrity, empathy and roaring intellect, all those who have worked alongside Sam Mostyn, or seen her in action, expect great things when she starts her new role.
- Sally Patten, Hannah Wootton and Samantha Hutchinson
November 2022
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
BCA rejects ‘divisive’ Nationals stance on Indigenous Voice
MPs backing David Littleproud’s opposition to a First Nations’ Voice in the Constitution are out of step with their communities, says corporate lawyer Danny Gilbert.
- Tony Boyd
Gilbert + Tobin founder promises ‘space’ for new leaders
Danny Gilbert says corporate partner Tim Gordon and chief operating officer Sam Nickless “might do it differently”.
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- Michael Pelly
August 2022
Staff, clients ‘need to understand importance of Voice’
Law and consulting firms need to go beyond merely offering public support for the enshrinement of an Indigenous Voice.
- Hannah Wootton
June 2022
Voice leaders fear delay will hurt momentum
Leading lawyers and judges have been involved in drafting an Indigenous Voice to parliament amendment to the Constitution that will be forwarded to the government.
- Michael Pelly
April 2022
- Exclusive
- Federal election
Why a ‘zero mandate’ election won’t lock in prosperity
Business leaders expressed frustration at the small-target election platforms, warning of skilled labour shortages, an uncompetitive tax regime and cost pressures.
- John Kehoe
November 2021
Gilbert + Tobin contenders sharpen up for succession talks
The closed-door meetings are stepping up at the corporate law firm, as its partners get ready to work out how and when to elect a new leader.
- Sarah Thompson, Anthony Macdonald, Yolanda Redrup and Kanika Sood
September 2021
No jab, no office: top law firm’s edict to staff
Leading law firm Gilbert & Tobin is introducing a ‘no jab, no office’ policy for when lockdowns end.
- Michael Pelly
June 2021
Social licence win in Woolworths’ backdown on Darwin Dan Murphy’s
The supermarket giant’s decision to hand back its controversial liquor licence shows the social responsibility message is finally infiltrating the directors’ club.
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- Jemima Whyte
June 2020
Gilbert + Tobin expected a bigger hit from the virus
Managing partner Danny Gilbert is preparing his 2020-21 budget with optimism. It's a far cry from March.
- Hannah Wootton
January 2020
BCA seeks charity status for fire-relief trusts
The Business Council hopes that making donations tax deductible will give those inclined to contribute another reason to do so.
- Michael Pelly
November 2019
Gilbert + Tobin boss wrong about long hours
Danny Gilbert may be proud of his firm's "hardworking culture", but competitor law firms say overwork should not be treated as a given.
- Hannah Wootton
August 2019
- Opinion
- Indigenous
The business case for an indigenous voice
Bringing Indigenous people to the table of economic opportunity is part of nation building – part of our future national prosperity. Corporate Australia properly recognises that it has a critical role to play.
- Danny Gilbert