Better regulation and regulatory reform needs to involve everyone, including the citizen

Have we forgotten that regulatory reform needs to involve all sectors of society – not just business and industry, what about the citizen? A blog in response to Lindsay Tanner, Federal Minister of Finance.

The lesson history affords us when looking at regulation

Setting the scene: the world's largest experiment in economic reform and deregulation 

The Rise of Russia and the next “American Century”

Have we really seen the end of the "American Century"? Have we entered the "Chinese Century" as our leaders would have us believe? Should we ignore that biting bear nipping at our knees?

Have we really seen the end of the "American Century"? Have we entered the "Chinese Century" as our leaders would have us believe? Should we ignore that biting bear nipping at our knees?

Planning for the future: the need for a National Workforce Planning Strategy / where education and employment needs collide

If we are honestly going to confront the major education and employment challenges we face today and in the next ten years, we need all the stakeholders involved.

Parting Seas for guest workers unlikely

The following article relates to the development of a guest worker scheme for Pacific Islanders to fill job gaps in unskilled labour areas.

Creating a Global Compact

Responsible business practices can in many ways build trust and social capital, contributing to broad-based development and sustainable markets.

As many of you know, I have been a strong and passionate advocate of the work of the United Nations, as it has applied to matters relating to governance, intellectual property and the protection of rights, particularly for small business. More recently I have taken the decision to align my business interests with those of the United Nations through the signing of the United Nations Global Compact. I am pleased to inform SansGov partners and clients that this morning I signed the final remaining letter of intent from the UN Secretary General in order for SansGov to become a full member of the Compact. You may wonder what the Compact is all about and perhaps, more importantly, what it means to you as a client or as a partner.