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ARENA chief executive steps down
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) chief executive Darren Miller will step down from his role and will not be seeking a fourth term when his current term comes to an end in August 2027.
Ethical ETFs close in on $20bn milestone
Australia's ethical ETF sector is closing in on the $20 billion mark, with funds under management reaching $19.88 billion at the end of September, up $1.55 billion over the past year, according to Betashares.
Sustainable investment delivers strong returns: NZ Super
The Guardians of NZ Super has published its annual report for the financial year ending 30 June 2026, indicating the strong performance stems from its sustainable investment approach.
Treasury consults shifting tax debts from victims to abusers
Treasury is consulting on extending the powers of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to strengthen its response to financial abuse.
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Modern slavery in the geopolitical crossfire
When investors frame the conversation about the risks of modern slavery, we tend to cite a common set of facts and a common set of arguments as to why ...
What ACCR v Santos means for your climate disclosures
The Federal Court has dismissed greenwashing claims brought by the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) against Santos.
Materiality is not a single judgment: It is a governance system
Much has been written about sustainability materiality in recent years. The more fundamental problem is that materiality is still treated as a single ...
Roundtable reflections: Is ESG dead?
"Is ESG dead?" we asked at our recent Responsible Investors (RI) roundtable in May this year. Short answer: no.
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Navigating the climate and biodiversity frontier
Climate change and biodiversity loss were once seen as niche sustainability concerns. Today they sit at the centre of financial analysis - understanding ...
Embracing complexity for sustainable returns
Ausbil says investors who embrace the complexity of dynamic company ESG, and sustainability profiles may be better placed to assess long-term risks and ...
Australia's social media age ban: A digital turning point for society and investment markets
In a global first and a warning shot for platforms, at the end of 2025 Australia became the first country to ban under-16s from social media, with penalties ...
How economics and energy security are driving the next phase of the energy transition
Looking ahead, the next phase of the energy transition will be defined by practical system build-out rather than headline climate commitments.
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As Director of Agribusiness with the Victorian Government I helped form Wimmera 2020, in which forum Minyip and Rupanyup were identified as potential hosts for community banking.
13 years later, after a career in agribusiness, trade, regional development and sustainability, I believe even more strongly in the need to take back the economy.
Our economy is the outcome of the decisions we make and the actions we take.
As citizens we need to consider
What do we need to survive well?
How do we distribute surplus?
What types of relationships do we have with people within and outside our community?
Most people don't see themselves as significant actors in the economy. But we all decide whether to consume more, less or differently. Many of us also work to earn money, we participate in organisations and enterprises and care for one another directly or indirectly through taxes and donations.
Congratulations on Community 21. May it prosper.