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Newspaper commentary on shareholder activism


August 6, 2009

Here is some newspaper commentary from over the years about the broader issue of our shareholder activism, rather than AGM-specific coverage, over the past 10 years. Why not sign up for our video and audio podcasts to hear and see much more. Also, check out these special packages for our other regular media spots.

Argus can't argue about the mistakes
The AFR - Thursday August 6, 2009

Crack the stock whip

The BRW magazine - March 19-25, 2009

Blowin' in the windfall
The Sydney Morning Herald - July 30, 2008

Mining boss bucked trend for hot spot
The Australian - Jun 17, 2008

Open season: shareholders put directors on notice
The Courier Mail - Dec 8, 2007

Web-based shareholder activism the new Mayne game
The Australian - Sept 6, 2007

Putting the case for direct public company voting
The SMH - March 3, 2007

Off the Agenda
CFO Magazine- June, 2006

Howard's 2005 attempt to stop EGMs being called
The SHM - March 9, 2005

Don't get mad, get even
The Age - Oct 26, 2005

Crikey, he's got them by the boards
The Australian - May 23, 2003

Nail the board with questions

The Australian - April 12, 2003

Not afraid to give 'em Curry
The Age - Jan 25, 2003

Loathed - and loving it
Forbes.com - Jun 08, 2001

ASA leads as shareholders hold boards to account
The Courier Mail - March 18, 2001

Activist chases the Mayne chance
The Australian - Nov 18, 2000

Activist asks the tough questions
The Age - 2000

Rebel shareholder forces boards to take stock
The Australian - Nov 6, 2000

Bartho's conflict of interest attack
The Age/SMH - November 4, 2000

Speaking up turns into a main event
The Sun-Herald - May 25, 2000

Shareholders making the board more accountable
The Sun-Herald - Nov 21, 1999

Terry McCrann backs our 1998 campaign
The Weekend Australian - Nov 21, 1998