"The days of the passive director are well and truly over." Aaron Wood from MinterEllison was clear in his assessment of the recent International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on climate change. While the ICJ opinion does not directly rewrite Australian directors' duties, it
Why this matters: The days of the passive director are well and truly over."
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Original source: Minterellison
Source published: 14 May 2026 · 6:34 PM
Added to Enviro News: 14 May 2026 · 6:34 PM
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