Deal Talk EP4: The Star Decision - Lessons for Directors (Part 2)

About this episode

This episode discusses broader governance lessons from the Star decision, focusing on AI in the boardroom and the evolving duties of directors in Australia.

In this follow-up episode to Part 1: The Star Decision - Lessons for Directors, HSF Kramer Chair and Senior Partner Rebecca Maslen-Stannage and Head Office Advisory Partner Carolyn Pugsley, turn to the broader governance lessons from the Star decision — including Justice Lee's pointed observations on AI in the boardroom, the growing impracticality of modern board papers, and the role of general counsel and company secretaries. A must-listen for boards and governance professionals navigating the evolving duties landscape in Australia.

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca Maslen-Stannage

Guest: Carolyn Pugsley

Topics covered

• governance
• boardroom AI
• board papers
• general counsel
• company secretaries
• directors' duties

Keywords

• Star decision
• governance lessons
• AI
• boardroom
• directors
• general counsel
• company secretaries

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HSF Kramer, Justice Lee

Places: Australia

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