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The release of the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking and Financial Services Industry
The release of the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry is bringing considerable disruption to the nation’s finance sector, has created a clear platform for our political leaders in the run-to a Federal election, and has driven a wave of editorial and social media commentary…
Australian Government’s Productivity Commission releases superannuation report
The Australian Government’s Productivity Commission has sparked debate recently with its release of a long-awaited review into the efficiency and competitiveness of Australia’s $2.7 trillion superannuation industry. While the report is essentially government commissioned research, and not legislation or policy, the way in which it’s publicly received will be of much interest to Australian political…
The impact of presence on leadership
In a year when the concept of trust, as it relates to many of our most iconic institutions and important professions, has become the subject of intense scrutiny, leadership, too, has been in the spotlight. A finance sector royal commission in Australia and countless cases of corporate misconduct and poor operational decision-making have led to…
Building trust in a climate of distrust
By Ellen Donald From crises in sport to banking and aged care royal commissions, it’s been hard to ignore commentary on trust in Australia’s public discourse this year. It’s been all around us, somewhat all-consuming, and it’s not, at all, about to dissipate. Not surprisingly, therefore, the concept of trust, and its fierce influence on…
Six O’Clock Soiree attracts business, government and media leaders, and one helluva grazing table!
Six O’Clock celebrated (nearly) three years in business in our new Melbourne headquarters last week. We were delighted to welcome clients – past and present – as well as partners, suppliers and other people from our broader network of friends. A long list of sectors were represented including (take a breath) property, finance, telco, utilities,…
Six O’Clock appoints respected industry leader as non-executive Chair
Six O’Clock has appointed Kym Pfitzner as Chairman, with the 25-year media and marketing veteran to take up the non-executive post from 14 January 2019. Mr Pfitzner joins Six O’Clock as a highly-regarded adviser and director who has held senior leadership roles including CEO, COO and CFO in Asia Pacific, China and Australia for global…
Reviewing the release of the Financial Services Royal Commission Interim Report
Following the release of the Interim Report of the Financial Services Royal Commission, Six O’Clock Director Jim Stiliadis and Senior Adviser Nathan Clarke take a look at how it’s been reported over the ensuing days and what it means for an industry facing intense public and media scrutiny. They highlight the importance of action over words as the basis for…
Crisis communications in sport
Perhaps more than ever, the concept of trust as it relates to many of our most important institutions, professions and pastimes is the subject of intense scrutiny. Indeed, it is everyday Australians whose faith in institutions has eroded to a critical point, driven by a virtual epidemic of corporate malpractice cases, sexual discrimination claims, and…
Consumer demand and media reform drive merger
While the announcement of the Nine-Fairfax merger has rightly dominated today’s news agenda, it is arguably only reflective of the broader changes across the media landscape that have been brewing for some time. It is also a consequence of the seismic shift in news content production to meet the consumption demands of Australians. The merger…
Federal Budget pitches to middle Australia as media goes hard, then goes home
The Turnbull Government has handed down its final budget before the next election. Personal income tax cuts for low-to-middle income families, infrastructure spending and an improved bottom line in the nation’s finances are the focus of the 2018-19 Budget, which forecasts an underlying deficit of $14.5b in 2018–19, and a return to surplus of $2.2b…
Business leaders, not political leaders, driving national reform
Many of the 20th century’s most significant social reforms – like voter equality and the development of the welfare state – were led by Australia’s political, philanthropic and religious leaders. Contrast this with today, and it’s our corporate leaders who are stepping up and driving change. On marriage equality, while our politicians delayed for years…
New clients, new people and a renewed content offering
Six O’Clock has welcomed two new members to its team in recent weeks and reinforced its content and production offering. Harley Hamer, one of the communication industry’s brightest young creatives, has joined Six O’Clock to steer the firm’s corporate and consumer content delivery. Harley arrives at the firm following stints in advertising agencies as well…