Thoughts on governance, finance, and life in general.
One random post at a time.
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Any company worth their salt in energy and mining employ what the industry calls Stop-Work Authority. On a well-run hazardous facility, every person on site – the most senior project director, the newest contractor on their first morning, the cleaner emptying the bins in the control room – has the…
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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, GAICD, 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.
