Representation vs Delegateship: An Emerging Problem in Corporate Governance
There’s a tug-of-war between representation and delegateship in corporate governance. This new trend may jeopardise board effectiveness and integrity.
Continue reading →Politics and Policy
We delegate power to an organisation called Government in order that it might take on the small amount of work that cannot be achieved by free people.
In Defence of Capitalism: Nurturing Innovation, Prosperity, Sustainability and Freedom
Capitalism is crucial for societal progress. It’s a driver of innovation, freedom and wealth for all. Don’t let radical anti-capitalist voices overshadow the universal benefits.
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In the Media: Facebook vs the Australian Media and Government
I had a great chat with Ahron Young from Ticker television just after the news broke that Facebook had banned news publishers from sharing their content on the platform
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Australian news publishers vs Facebook/Google
Journalism is vital to a thriving and healthy society. However, print media management have failed to provide an appropriate business model to monetise quality journalism.
Continue reading →Fantastic news from LaunchVic
Victoria will be the home of the only startup fund of funds in Australia. Israel’s startup nation was boosted by Yozma. NZ has NZVIF. Now Australia has the Victorian Startup Capital Fund.
Continue reading →Why are all US Presidential campaigns asking you to text?
Mobile is looking like the key campaign channel in the 2020 Presidential election campaign.
Continue reading →Delusional “brand purpose” is destroying businesses
There’s a new scourge harming jobs and business. It’s a form of addiction. Not Opium addiction, but OPM addiction.
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Private health insurers should innovate, instead of rent-seek
PHI should be the central concierge that gathers data in order to better diagnose or prevent health issues.
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The way AOC argues environmental policy is really brilliant
I’m not a fan of AOC. I think she’s a tremendously destructive policy maker, with a truly poor grasp on evidence, theory and practical application…
Continue reading →There’s a huge difference between what offends and what affects
As Kellyanne Conway wisely said of Trump, he knows the difference between what offends and what affects. This is the key to his brilliant tactics….
Continue reading →Fred Stauder – “A hero to small business”
Today marks 20 years since the Supreme Court of Victoria awarded the Dollar Sweets Company damages in the fight against the thugs, bullies and standover…
Continue reading →Respect, tolerance and liberalism AKA No straights at The Peel
Our friend Andrew Norton has started a fascinating conversation about respect vs tolerance, framed within the context of The Peel refusing to allow straights and…
Continue reading →The Economist got it wrong on the reasons for John Howard’s success as Prime Minister
I’ve just read a very poorly reasoned article about John Howard’s 10 years as PM in this weeks The Economist. I felt compelled to write…
Continue reading →A Bright Future Fund
Peter Costello – take a bow! In securing Melbourne as the headquarters of the Future Fund, the $140 Billion Investment Fund to be set up…
Continue reading →Water into a leaky bucket = An empty bucket
A very interesting article in the English Version of DER SPIEGEL, the respected German Newspaper. It is with Kenyan Economist James Shikwati, who PLEADS with…
Continue reading →15 Years of Freedom: The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Today marks the 15 year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The greatest symbol of oppression and truma of the socialist years stood…
Continue reading →Straight Talking on Gay Marriage
One of the stories which has received little coverage in the aftermath of George Bush’s re-election has been the vote in seven US states to…
Continue reading →I bet you any money George Bush wins…
Check out this price/volume graph from online betting firm Betfair. I just bet $8 at $2.50 return and caught the edge of the Republican rocket,…
Continue reading →US Virtual Tally Room
America. The land of the markets. Capitalism. Freedom. The Government doesn’t organise a very good Virtual Tally Room like the AEC does, they let the…
Continue reading →Free trade is music to my ears
The fear and loathing which has poured from the creative industries about the upcoming Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the US is an ill-informed and…
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