The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon David Bradbury MP, introduced legislation to give shareholders new powers over the pay of company directors and executives and strengthen the transparency of Australia’s executive remuneration framework. The Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Director and Executive Remuneration) Bill 2011 implements the Government’s response to the recommendations made by the Productivity Commission in its recent inquiry into Australia’s remu

There are a number of end-of-year tax planning issues and strategies all businesses should consider between now and 30 June.