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Public Officer

Jump to Section What does a public officer do? Which states require a public officer? States and territories that use “public officer” States that use “secretary” instead How …

ASIC v Bekier: What the Star Case Means for Board Reporting

On 5 March 2026, Justice Michael Lee of the Federal Court handed down the liability judgment in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Bekier [2026] FCA 196. The case involved nine former …

Strategic Alignment: Connecting Your Execution to Your Organisation's Goals

Many associations have a clear strategy and a worthy purpose, yet still struggle to turn that direction into delivery. The gap rarely sits with the plan itself; it sits in the mechanics that connect …

Increasing Governance Requirements, Director Liability and Quality

Directors are increasingly feeling the pressure of increased expectations and personal burden. There is a greater variety of risks that directors are expected to forsee, and the community and …

Getting the Chair/CEO Dynamic Right: The Most Consequential Relationship in Your Organisation

Better Boards is pleased to present this session in partnership with Fiona Allan, independent advisor to the cultural and not-for-profit sector, and author of the Arts Council England guidance …

Strengthening Impact: How a Governance Framework Improves Organisational Performance

Strong governance is the foundation that enables organisations to operate effectively, make sound decisions and deliver on their purpose. Yet many governance systems are fragmented, unclear or overly …

Asset Register

Jump to Section Types of asset registers Fixed asset register Portable and attractive asset register Information asset register IT asset register What to include in an asset register Creating and …

Decision Register

Jump to Section Why use a decision register What to include Decision register template When a decision register matters most During a crisis For complex projects When transparency is questioned Tips …

Share Register

Every Australian company must keep a share register. It records who owns the company’s shares, how many they hold, which class those shares belong to, and when ownership changed. The …

Body Corporate

Jump to Section How bodies corporate are created Key legal characteristics Types of bodies corporate in Australia Related bodies corporate Why the distinction matters for governance Related Terms …