Thoughts on governance, finance, and life in general.
One random post at a time.
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Directors pride themselves on diligence – reading board papers thoroughly, making notes, and preparing for robust discussion. But the governance world continues to operate under increasing scrutiny, where every decision and document could potentially become evidence in future disputes. Annotations on board papers, while useful for personal clarity, introduce complexities…
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Because Studying While Driving Is Frowned Upon
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve thought, “I’m wasting this driving time – if only I could catch up on that reading I…
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The Ten-Year Turnover: Rethinking Board Tenure
As the landscape of prudential regulation continues to evolve, APRA’s March 2025 Governance Review Discussion Paper marks a significant step forward in strengthening governance standards…
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Governance and the Democracy Sausage
As we head towards yet another election day, my local school’s Parents and Citizens (P&C) committee is gearing up to raise funds from the legion…
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Not just an old, old wooden ship
Boardrooms are changing – slowly in some places, but noticeably. Where once director appointments were based largely on who you knew and whether you had…
● About Me
I’m Sebastian; an engineer, commercial advisor and father who is passionate about contributing my commercial, legal and engineering acumen to purpose-driven organisations that create meaningful, sustainable change in the community.
