Bonus episode: Reimagining governance in aged care

Our expert panellists explore the new era in governance for aged care providers, looking at incoming regulation and how aged care organisations can drive meaningful change. Our panellists in this episode were MinterEllison partners Penelope Eden and Donna Worthington, Virginia Bourke (Chair of Mer…

Understanding directors’ duties and climate risk: An interview with Philippe Joubert, CEO of Earth on Board

How can we tell whether a company is genuine about sustainability - or whether it’s just greenwashing? This episode features MinterEllison partner, Sarah Barker in conversation with Philippe Joubert, CEO of Earth on Board, Trustee of ClientEarth, a Fellow and Member of the Advisory Board of the Cam…

The risky business of ignoring diversity and inclusion: An interview with Debby Blakey CEO of HESTA

The business case for diversity and inclusion at the top of our corporations has been soundly made, and many leaders have issued rallying cries to do better. The voices of investors have joined the chorus for change – including our industry superannuation funds. They have sent a clear message to co…

Funding infrastructure to stimulate growth: an interview with David Neal, CEO of IFM Investors

In the midst of COVID-19, state and federal governments are seeking to fast-track and fund infrastructure projects to help steer the nation towards economic recovery. What role will private investment play in fast-tracking projects? This episode features MinterEllison partner, Nicole Green in conv…

Building corporate resilience in the time of COVID-19: An interview with professional company director Anne Ward.

The global pandemic has tested the resilience of organisations in every corner of the Australian economy. So, what have we learned? And are we ready for whatever comes next? This episode features MinterEllison partner, Michael Hughes in conversation with Anne Ward, who chairs Colonial First State …

Purpose in the COVID-19 era: An interview with ANZ Bank CEO, Shayne Elliott

ANZ Bank CEO, Shayne Elliott’s priority when COVID-19 first threatened Australia was to protect its people, customers and banking services, while adapting its workforce and engaging with customers within the restrictions imposed by the lockdown. As economies adjust to the coronavirus and business …

The robots are coming: artificial intelligence, ethics and the law

In our podcast, we discuss artificial intelligence technology, what that looks like today and how it can be used ethically and responsibly. While living, breathing, feeling AI-powered robots aren't a reality yet, more specific versions of artificial intelligence are already part of our daily lives…

Driverless vehicles: a complex journey towards a simpler life

In our podcast, we discuss the introduction of driverless vehicles into society, and how their introduction will impact on cities of the future. Driverless vehicles are fast becoming a reality in countries around the world, including in Australia. While the timeframe for mainstream deployment is st…

Driving positive organisational culture and behaviour

We discuss what leaders can do to impact organisational culture, who is responsible for delivering that cultural change and how culture can be measured. We spoke with cultural risk expert Elizabeth Arzadon, who was recently appointed by ASIC to their governance taskforce. Her mission was to examin…

Predictive medicine: Grey matter and grey areas

As technology unravels the mysteries of the human mind, deeper, more intimate knowledge is now in the hands of health providers and businesses. Emerging technologies are changing the way that health providers treat patients, and the way businesses interact with customers, employees and other stake…