Keeping Good Companies articles from September 2005

Keeping Good Companies archives from September 2005

The changing face of corporate governance in Thailand.(APPLIED CORPORATE GOVERNANCE)
September 1, 2005... * How the state of corporate governance in Thailand contributed to the East-Asian financial crisis * Changes that Thailand made, following the crisis * The ongoing challenges ahead and a recommended way forward In 1997, many Asian...

What's a banning order worth?(NEWS AND VIEWS)
September 1, 2005... Rodney Adler, Ray Williams and now Steve Vizard have joined the some 90 company directors and officers banned last year from managing corporations for a variety of periods. (1) But what does it mean to say someone is disqualified from managing...

Is it time for radical reform of corporate law in Australia?(COMPANY SECRETARY)
September 1, 2005... * The hope that improved corporate governance alone will prevent more major corporate collapses is a band-aid approach * Clear, useful definitions of corporate insolvency plus guidelines on how to apply them are needed * Australia's...

When does the TPA apply to Government contracts? And what's resale price maintenance again?(COMPETITION LAW)
September 1, 2005... * Implications of the Baxter case on exclusive dealing with the government * Retail pricing practices may infringe TPA's resale price maintenance provisions * Keep your organisation up-to-date to ensure your contract negotiation...

Sneaky software: the spyware threat and what the government is (not) doing about it.(CONSUMER LAW)
September 1, 2005... * What is spyware and why is it such a problem? * International approaches to spyware and why Australia's Spyware Bill won't become law * Technological measures and user training are the most immediate ways to combat spyware ...

Extending the duty of care and diligence below the board.(CORPORATE LAW)
September 1, 2005... * HIH Royal Commission recommended that this statutory duty be extended further below the board * Who is currently subject to the duty of care and diligence? * Should the statutory duty of care and diligence be extended in this way?...

Dealing with ill or injured workers: conflicting OH&S and EEO obligations.(EMPLOYMENT LAW)(occupational health and safety)(Equal Employment Opportunity)
September 1, 2005... * Legal exceptions to the general prohibition against disability discrimination recognise the conflicting obligations for employers * Frequently asked questions on dealing with employees who can't return to their pre-injury jobs *...

Significant reform proposed for NSW environmental liability and offences.(environmental law)
September 1, 2005... * Increased scope for director and senior management liability in NSW * Proposed key amendments and some implications for other states and territories * Potential issues and considerations for organisations The NSW Minister for...

Sustaining compliance.
September 1, 2005... The myriad of regulatory and legislative obligations facing organisations today is not for the fainthearted. Internal control certification, privacy and records retention are just a few examples of what seems like an ever-increasing set of...

Companies play high-stakes poker with physical assets.
September 1, 2005... * Survey found basic controls like physically inspecting assets and proper accounting for their value were missing * Reasons for poor quality control * Adoption of IFRS provides an opportunity to review physical asset values Many...

The (somewhat) secret life of demergers.(TAXATION LAW)
September 1, 2005... * Demergers explained * When can you demerge and what documentation may be required? * Taxation implications of demergers Both small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and listed companies have been using the demerger provisions of the...

SCIA's Wheelies Challenge Program: linking corporate social responsibility and workplace safety.(Spinal Cord Injuries Australia )
September 1, 2005... For many companies, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has traditionally meant engaging in philanthropic community activities such as donations, gifts in kind, or sponsorship. While for some companies, these relationships have grown into...