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A rushed move to virtual AGMs would disempower shareholders

Written by Ian Ramsay, Professor, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne

Westpac AGM, 2019.Mick Tsikas/AAP

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg appears to have backed down.

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A rushed move to virtual AGMs would disempower shareholders

Is it okay to feel ‘schadenfreude’ at work? Here’s how to navigate this complex emotion

Despite new tariffs on beef, China is far from closing the door on trade with Australia

Inflation cooled more than expected in November. But rate cuts remain unlikely anytime soon

Building a Crisis-Proof Network for Australia

A fresh start feels powerful – until motivation fades. Here’s how to set work goals that stick

Women have fought hard to be recognised as farmers. There’s still more work to be done

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

What you need to know if you have coronavirus money problems

How to Choose a Trustworthy Removalist Company

How To Cope With Narcissistic Abuse

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

RogersDigital.com Announces the Launch of TheBulletin.au, a Destination for Business, Policy and Financial Insight

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