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Corporate Governance
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The College is committed to Corporate Governance
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IS CORE TO ENSURING THE CREATION, PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF STAKEHOLDER VALUE
The Board applies the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission Governance Principles and where applicable the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations.
In accordance with the ASX Principles, the College discloses the primary corporate governance documents below and information which demonstrate the College's commitment to corporate governance.
- Corporate Governance Charter
- Constitution
- The College's Board of Governors
- Board Corporate Committees and Charter
- College Committee Structure
- Academic Governance
Corporate Governance Charter
The Corporate Governance Charter was last revised in April 2023 and details the College’s commitment to corporate governance. It should be read as a broad expression of principles. The Board will review its Charter on an annual basis.
Corporate Governance Charter (PDF)
Constitution
The Constitution is the College’s key governance document. The Board must ensure that it and the College complies at all times with the provisions of the Constitution.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
THE BOARD AND MANAGEMENT MAINTAINS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CORPORATE ETHICS
The Board comprises a majority of independent Non-Executive Governors, together with two Executive Governors, who have an appropriate level of skill, knowledge, experience and independence.
| Mr Joseph Catanzariti AM | Chair, Vice President, Fair Work Commission |
| Mr Neville Carter AM | Chief Executive Officer and Principal, The College of Law |
| Ms Alison Belot | Non-Executive Director and Treasurer of Banyule Support & Information Centre |
| Ms Judith Choate (Oppenheimer) | Director, Legal Services, South Australia KPMG Law |
| Mr Dunstan de Souza | Senior Partner, Colin Biggers & Paisley |
| Mr Glenn Ferguson AM | Managing Director, FC Lawyers |
| Ms Alison Gaines | Managing Director, Gaines Advisory |
| Mr Lewis Patrick | Chief Academic Officer, The College of Law and Chair of the Academic Board |
| Mr John Randall | Director of Outcomes Australia Pty Ltd |
BOARD CORPORATE COMMITTEES
Committees are established in accordance with the College’s Constitution. Committees have specific oversight responsibilities and are responsible for considering detailed issues and making recommendations to the Board for approval. The Board has approved charters for each Committee.
| COMMITTEE | MEMBERS | CHARTER |
|---|---|---|
| Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee |
- Mr John Randall (Chair) - Mr Glenn Ferguson AM - Ms Judith Choate - Ms Alison Belot |
Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee Charter (PDF) |
| Remuneration Committee |
- Ms Alison Gaines (Chair) - Mr Joseph Catanzariti AM - Mr Dunstan de Souza |
Remuneration Committee Charter (PDF) |
| Nominations Advisory Committee |
- Mr Joseph Catanzariti AM (Chair) - Mr Neville Carter AM - Ms Alison Gaines - Vacancy - Ms Emma German - Mr Laurie Shervington (Community Ordinary Representative) - Ms Casandra Banks(Preferred Foundation Ordinary Representative) |
Nominations Advisory Committee Charter (PDF) |
| College of Law Queensland Chapter Board |
- Mr Glenn Ferguson AM (Chair) - Mr Neville Carter AM - Ms Ann-Maree David (College of Law Queensland Executive Director) - Mr Peter Ellender
- Ms Diane Ruhl |
College of Law Queensland Chapter Board Charter (PDF) |
| College of Law Victoria Chapter Board |
- Mr William O’Shea - Mr Neville Carter AM - Ms Sophie Williams - Mr Lachlan Fitch - Ms Val Pitt - Ms Jane Ward - Ms Meghan Warren |
College of Law Victoria Chapter Board Charter (PDF) |
| College of Law Western Australia Chapter Board |
- Ms Alison Gaines - Mr Neville Carter AM - Ms Catherine Stokes - Ms Rebecca O'Brien (External Member) - Mr John Poulsen - Dr Pat Saraceni |
College of Law Western Australia Chapter Board Charter (PDF) |
| College of Law South Australia Chapter Board |
- Ms Judith Choate - Mr Neville Carter AM - Mr Graham Jobling - Ms Christina Flourentzou (External Member) - Selina Nikoloudakis (External Member) - Mr Tom Simpson |
College of Law Southern Australia Chapter Board Charter (PDF) |
| College of Law New South Wales Chapter Board |
- Mr Dunstan de Souza (Chair) - Mr Neville Carter AM - Mr Morton Herschderfer College of Law NSW PLT Executive Director - Mr Michael Adams
- Ms Fiona Kirkman - Ms Jane Needham SC (External Member) |
College of Law New South Wales Chapter Board Charter (PDF) |
Corporate and Academic Committee Structure (PDF)