Australian Treasurer Proposes New Laws That Could Hinder Woke Corporate Policy

Australian Treasurer Proposes New Laws That Could Hinder Woke Corporate Policy
Anti-gas protesters rally outside Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s electorate office in Melbourne, Australia on, April 29, 2021. AAP Image/Luis Ascui
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The federal government is considering new laws that could stymie the advent of “woke” corporate policy among Australia’s biggest businesses.

On Friday, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced consultations around possible new laws—modelled on U.S. and UK legislation—that will force shareholder proxy firms to be more transparent with their decision-making process.
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