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Key issues under the spotlight at the Virtual Governance and Risk Forum
Read moreFor the first time, the Governance Institute’s annual Governance and Risk Forum has been transformed into a completely virtual event.
“What organisations do now, and how they respond to the impact of COVID-19 is vital. We are pleased to be able to showcase a range of experts who will analyse and provide guidance on what organisations need to do now — and how they can best do it, ” Megan Motto, CEO, Governance Institute of Australia.
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Holding a virtual AGM? Here’s what you need to know
Read moreHolding an AGM while adhering to social distancing rules is one of the new challenges created by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) now supports holding AGMs using the appropriate technology. Learn about how to host your own virtual AGM.
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Update: More change for AGMs under coronavirus (COVID-19)
Read moreHow to hold an AGM while facing the fallout from coronavirus (COVID-19) — but still be compliant with the Corporations Act — is an issue many organisations continue to traverse as they plan for their meetings in May.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - information for members and customers
Read moreUpdated 31/03/20: The health and wellbeing of our members, event and course attendees, and employees is a key priority for the Governance Institute of Australia.
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Governance Institute of Australia responds: Treasury’s regulatory safety net for business
Read moreAs part of a just-announced package designed to offer businesses facing financial distress temporary relief during coronavirus (COVID-19), the Treasurer now has the power to temporarily amend provisions in the Corporations Act to provide relief from specific obligations or modify obligations to enable compliance.
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New guidance on COVID-19 and the impact on AGMs
Read moreAs many organisations approaching the May AGM season scramble to hold their meeting in accordance with the restrictions in place due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), while still upholding their legal requirements, the Governance Institute of Australia has said some key failings of the laws governing AGMs have been exposed.