Before the 2010 election the then Liberal/National opposition proposed that if elected, it would establish an IBAC that would be closely modelled on the NSW ICAC. The ICAC has broad powers to investigate “any allegation or complaint that ... imply corrupt conduct may have occurred, may be occurring or may be about to occur.”
In contrast however, the IBAC legislation that was introduced to Victoria contains a very narrow definition of “corrupt conduct”. Misconduct in public office is also not an included offence. The 2010 pre-election promise to establish an IBAC closely modelled on the ICAC has plainly not been fulfilled.
The current government when in opposition indicated a willingness to solve the IBAC’s problems. Now is the time for the government to indicate precisely what reforms to the IBAC legislation will be introduced to Parliament.
Mr Leigh Clifford, AO
Chairman Qantas Airways Limited
“Current challenges facing Australian business”
Tuesday 3 March 2015, 7:40am to 9:00am.
Level 2 RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
Tickets: $65 per person, includes full hot breakfast
This is a pre-booked breakfast. If you have not reserved a ticket please contact Greg Cuthbert asap
Leigh Clifford, AO is one of Australia’s most talented and experienced senior executives and directors. He is currently Chairman of Qantas Airways Ltd, a role he has held since 2007. He is also a Director of Bechtel Group Inc. and Chairman of Bechtel Australia Pty Ltd, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and the National Gallery of Victoria Foundation. He is a senior adviser to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co and a Member of the Council of Trustees of the National Gallery of Victoria.
Between 2000 and 2007, Mr Clifford was Chief Executive of Rio Rinto. His executive and board career with Rio Tinto spanned 37 years throughout many of the company’s divisions in Australia and overseas.
The Rotary Club of Central Melbourne - Sunrise is pleased to invite you and your colleagues to hear Mr Leigh Clifford when he speaks at our Club’s inaugural Business Leaders Breakfast on Tuesday 3 March 2015. His talk will provide an interesting overview of the current business environment from a high profile Chairman and Director.
Is Tim O’Donnell, of Perth, Western Australia, the world’s youngest Rotarian?
Tim had his 18th birthday last September.
He went to his first meeting of Rotary of Crawley (“RoC”) on the 7th August, 2014, and passed a probationary period designed to test his commitment. He was inducted as a member on 13th November and has been mentored by club founder David Goldstone and Tim Lefroy, another young member who won the State Government’s Youth Award last year.
He was targeted as a potential member by club elders, partly because of his precocious track record in community service. At Scotch College he was captain of community service (and Vice-Captain of School) and learned the ropes about charity work and liaison with organizations. “I was involved with the Disabled Surfing Association, assisting disabled children and adults to get a taste of freedom in the shallows and surf. It’s a rewarding experience for all of us involved,” he says.
President Roy opened the meeting with a welcome to Guest Speaker Tony Nicholson and visiting Rotarian, Stewart McArthur President Elect Southbank
The Chairman of the day, Peter Duras proposed a toast to Rotary International.
Club Announcements.
Welcome to both Anna Nikita & Sabbir Mahmud who are both completing interns with the club
Doug Robertson is seeking interest from members to attend the advanced screening of “Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” on Monday 2nd March, as it is a fundraiser for polio eradication run by the Rotary Club of Prahran
Rob Hines is seeking further attendance for the “Garden Design Fest” evening to celebrate the event and thank all involved whilst handing over a cheque to the Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation for $10,000.
Anne King announced the upcoming Group Study Exchange visit welcome dinner to be held on the 24th February.
Neil Salvano is seeking a further 2-3 volunteers for the 12 midnight shift @ White Night Melbourne on Saturday 21st February
George Mackey is seeking general support for the upcoming United Nations Model to be held at Moon Camp on the first weekend in May.
Greg Cuthbert’s TarraWarra lunch is on this Sunday
There are currently 57 bookings for the upcoming Business Leader Breakfast to be held on the 3rd March, target is 100.
Directors Report. Club Administration – Roger Thornton.
There are 24 members and partners currently attending the upcoming Rotary Convention in Hobart in March.
Reminder, it is a requirement to have a Working with Children check. It is now compulsory for all new members on commencing with the club. Further information can be found at: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
The Club has now 2 new marketing sandwich boards for use at all external events to promote Rotary.
Sergeants Session.
Special congratulations to Herb & Leonie - wedding anniversary on 3rd Feb. 50 years.
Heather Rolls Birthday 14/2
Neville Johns Birthday 15/2
GUEST SPEAKER - Tony Nicholson Executive Director of the Brotherhood of St Laurence
Tony Nicholson, BA, BSW, is the Executive Director of the Brotherhood of St Laurence in Melbourne. He has dedicated over 30 years to improving conditions of those living on or close to the edges of society.
A feature of his work has been his ability to collaborate with colleagues, social justice organisations, governments and businesses to achieve reform in public policy and service delivery to the benefit of disadvantaged Australians. He brings to the task of leadership at the Brotherhood a strong record of service development and innovation, research and policy analysis and compelling advocacy on behalf of those disadvantaged in our community.
Previously Tony has held roles as Chair, Prime Minister's Council on Homelessness, Member of the Victorian Government's Metropolitan Planning Strategy Ministerial Advisory Council and was most recently appointed as a Commissioner for the Victorian Government's Royal Commission into Family Violence.
LEONIE AND HERB, just celebrated their wedding anniversary.
George talking with our two 'Interns'. Sabbir Mahmud, Bangladesh and Anna Nikita, Russia, are being mentored by our club as they complete their studies and ultimately look for employment in Australia.
Please make yourself known to these exciting young people.
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MONDAY MARCH 2nd 6.00pm to 9.00pm
GUEST SPEAKER - Tony Nicholson Executive Director of the Brotherhood of St Laurence
