ARTICLE · 28 FEBRUARY 2017

Personal risks for directors in modern times

Swaab Attorneys

The key to dealing with all of these risks is advance planning and preparation, to minimise the risks for directors.

AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law

When I came back to the office after the holidays, I came across a couple of recent surveys of Australian directors which reveal some of the issues that most concern the people who run companies in this country in 2017. Regulatory and personal risks are always near the top of these lists, and the recurring themes include:

How do I make sure my business complies with all of the relevant regulations, especially OH&S
How can I protect my brand and the reputation of the business
How do I deal with digital disruption in my industry
How can I make sure my business is innovative and keeps up with the market
How can I better manage risks with IT systems, cyber security and data protection

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Personal risks for directors in modern times

Related Articles

Suspicious Minds: What You Need To Know About AML/CTF Suspicious Matters Reports

Stitched Up, Or Just Standard Practice? The Panel Backs Conventional Deal Protection In Cue Energy And Cygnus Metals

Schemes Of Arrangement: Managing End Date Risk

Entering The Australian Market: M&A Considerations For Singapore And Other Southeast Asian Investors (Part 2)

Interest On Unpaid Debts In Queensland

Read more about

Related Comparative Guides

Enforcement of Civil and Commercial Judgments

Mergers & Acquisitions

Venture Capital

Private Client

See more popular content from

Misrepresentation In Commercial Contracts Under Australian Law

Force Majeure Clause Risks In Australia Explained

Frustration Of Contract Explained: Can You Legally Walk Away?

What is consideration in a contract?

Suburbs In Sydney With The Highest And Lowest Crime Rates

Federal Court Imposes $10.3 Million Penalty On Mercer Superannuation For Systemic Breach Reporting Failures

What Is The Liability Under A Contractor Agreement In Australia?

Dividend Payments - Key Issues For Australian Company Directors

ASIC appeal upheld - Fortescue Metals Group and Andrew Forrest misled investors

Australia’s Public M&A Market Proves Its Resilience In FY26: HSF Kramer Report

ASIC appeal upheld - Fortescue Metals Group and Andrew Forrest misled investors

Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article 'Federal government considers banning TikTok on public sector phones', published in HRM Online on 4 April 2023

The Australian reports that Corporate Australia is complicit in Australia Day swaps enshrined in Enterprise Bargaining Agreements

Interview discussing casual employment & the new Victorian sick leave proposals

Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article - Sacking over anti-vaxxer protest at CFMEU HQ justified - published in The Australian Financial Review on 6 January 2022

How can employers manage the annual leave crisis?

Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article - Worker sacked over the death of employers beloved pet bird - published in Human Resources Director on 23 February 2022

Employ­ers Ban­ning AI Smart Glass­es From The Workplace

10 Year Long Stop On Building Defect Claims Reinforced For Contribution Claims

Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article - Saving money by WFH: Who is benefiting and how - published in Lawyers Weekly on 10 June 2022:

Employers Banning AI Smart Glasses From The Workplace