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Samantha Mostyn appointed Governor-General
Francisco Silva, Law Society JournalPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the appointment of Mostyn as the 28th Governor-General of Australia, succeeding His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC.
socio political environment
The threat of far-right rises
Francisco Silva, Law Society JournalPolls for upcoming elections all over the democratic world show a concerning rise of far-right, populist parties that support xenophobic and anti-democratic rulings.
socio political environment
How to deal with political tensions in the workplace
Sam Forsdick, RaconteurWith a UK general election approaching, Raconteur has surveyed British employees about their attitudes towards discussing politics in the office. Would a ban on such conversations ever be the right measure for an employer to implement?
socio political environment
If TikTok is banned in the US or Australia, how might the company – or China – respond?
Marina Yue Zhang and Wanning Sun, Law Society JournalTikTok’s owner is once again navigating troubled waters in the United States, where the US House of Representatives has issued an ultimatum: divest or face shutdown within six months.
regulation
Why the growing gulf between young men and women? (Paywalled)
The EconomistDiverging worldviews could affect politics, families and more.
socio political environment
Which countries have the best, and worst, living standards? (Paywalled)
The EconomistData shows progress worldwide may have suffered a permanent setback.
socio political environment
Existing frameworks are key to AI regulation
Henry EA, Law Society JournalThe NSW government should look both abroad and at home for guidance on how to regulate burgeoning AI technology rather than “reinvent the wheel”,...
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Australia’s top boards reaching 40 per cent women
Australian Institute of Company DirectorsAnalysis of board diversity data released today by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) reveals that the ASX 20 and ASX 50 have at least 40 per cent women on boards, with rapid progress being seen across the index.
governance
workplace
How will Meta’s refusal to pay for news affect Australian journalism and our democracy?
Peter Greste, Law Society JournalWhen we speak of media freedom, we generally mean it in terms of freedom from unnecessary legal restrictions, so journalists and their sources are not threatened with prosecution for exposing the misdeeds of governments. But last week’s announcement by Meta that it will stop paying for Australian news content poses...
socio political environment
How crisis management can influence reputation
Cristopher Niesche, Australian Institute of Company DirectorsThe reaction to a crisis can define a company — and more than mere survival, good preparation for a worst-case scenario can even result in an enhanced reputation.
crisis management