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Directors' duties may be evolving and expanding, and corporate social responsibility could become a new director's duty.

The Coalition has proposed an increase in penalties payable by directors commensurate with increases for union officials.

This report describes corporate benefits from when expert input is sought from people from a broad range of backgrounds.

[Podcast] Bill Brown discusses directors' duties and the recent case of the CEO of the Compass Hotel Group in Perth.

The Treasurer has announced an extension of the temporary relief for financially distressed individuals and businesses.

The amendments intend to create a safe harbour for company directors from personal liability for insolvent trading.

Listed companies now operate in an era of shareholder activism and board accountability, with the two strikes rule.

The Federal Court held that directors must have sufficient financial literacy to understand financial statements.

Clayton Utz has teamed up with The Climate Council Inc. to host this special Climate Change Think Tank on 12 August in Clayton Utz's Sydney office, which will give participants the opportunity to engage in a lively debate on relevant climate change issues in the investment and finance industry.

In this episode, we are joined by Catherine Brenner and John Mullen, two of our most distinguished Chairs. We talk about good governance, what it takes to be a good chair during a crisis, whether we need deep cyber expertise on the board and first-hand experience in cyber incident response.

In this video, David Gonski AC, one of Australia's most respected company directors and public figures, shares his insights on what defines an exceptional director.

On 26 October 2013, the Queensland Parliament passed the Directors' Liability Reform Amendment Act.

Directors of financially distressed businesses can use a new 'safe harbour' process to turn around their business.

Board requirements when considering the sale of a company.

Former insolvency lawyer Matthew Kelly joins Simon Cathro to reveal why thousands of Australian business owners unknowingly leave their personal investments unprotected when lending money to their own companies. They explore how proper documentation of director loans and PPSR registrations can dramatically improve restructuring options and provide greater control during financial distress.

Directors must ensure the minutes are a true record and if you have voted against a resolution, the minutes must say so.

The update can assist directors and other officers comply with a personal duty to exercise due diligence under WHS laws.