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A Politician, a Principal and a Public Servant Walk Into an ‘Informal Meet and Greet’: What Happens Next is Not a Joke
Here at Board Matters, we are believers that history tends to repeat itself if we do not effectively learn from

Topical Talks for the Not-for-profit Sector: A Forum Summary
The Governance Institute of Australia recently moderated and produced a live web-forum that brought together many people of interest in

To Avoid Workplace Injuries and Common Law Claims, or Not to Avoid: It is Never a Question
On Thursday 11 November 2021, WorkCover Queensland hosted and presented a webinar on avoiding workplace injuries and common law claims. The two

Decentralised Autonomous Organisations: The New Kind of Board on The Block
Now from the title you might be thinking, ‘has Board Matters shifted from consulting corporate governance to blockchains and cryptocurrencies?’Â
Choosing the right board portal for your board
2020 saw the acceleration of the adoption of board management software and portals. This special feature in the AICD’s Company

I am woman, hear me … supporting women to be seen AND heard.
I am woman, hear me … supporting women to be seen AND heard.  There is a lot of debate right now

Board Matters announces collaboration with Nasdaq Governance Solutions
BRISBANE and NEW YORK, Feb 3, 2021 — Board Matters, a specialist and governance advisory firm, announced today a new
All is fair in (love) charity and (war) divorce
On 29 July 2020, the UK Supreme Court turned corporate governance heads, exposing decision-making members to the level of statutory

Dreamworld nightmare: The coroner’s report
On the 25 October 2016, four people tragically died in an accident on the Thunder River Rapids Ride (TRRR) at

Weathering A Governance Storm: Rugby Australia
What builds true decision-making resilience and sees a board through a crisis? It is the board’s ability to work together

The Role of the Company Secretary: Focus on Integrity
It would be a foolhardy board that would incentivise the company secretary by linking bonuses to matters such as financial

Flattening the Governance Curve: Building Governance-Herd Immunity for Schools
The highest concern at a board level is how to fulfil the fundamental legal ‘duty of care and diligence’ that