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Member Stories : Léanne Heerink

We sat down with Léanne Heerink, who works as Director of Corporate Governance, Northern Territory Government Department of Education, Australia.
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Comment: Why social impact is a test of great governance

In this comment piece, Leigh Smyth FRSA, Founder of ImpactMatch, Co-Founder of ActionAble, and Trustee at Abiltynet, examines why social impact is fundamental to good leadership, good governance and successful business.
26 June 2026
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The Return of the Voluntary Principle: The second act in the Kids Company Saga

The judgment released on 12 February leaves us comfortable with an outcome that should leave the sector with a warm glow
15 February 2021
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“Jackie Weaver, you have no authority here”

Read on to discover guidance on how to run an effective virtual meeting and avoid the potential pitfalls.
8 February 2021
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Comment: The ethnicity pay gap isn’t just about numbers; it’s about who is seen, heard, and represented

In this comment piece, Kako Mavalla, Founder of the Black Excellence in Governance Awards (BEGA), explores why recent legislative changes and emerging data mark a positive step towards reducing the ethnicity pay gap, while emphasising that this is only part of the solution. He also highlights the critical role governance professionals play in driving meaningful, lasting progress.
23 June 2026
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Comment: "Ethical leadership needs company secretaries who do more than manage process"

Peter Ho FCG urges company secretaries to step up as strategic partners in ethical leadership, helping boards move beyond process to build integrity, challenge blind spots, and prepare for complex governance challenges.
15 October 2025
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Section 172, an elevator to better best practice

Section 172, an elevator to better best practice' looked at how for some companies it’s a tick-boxing exercise.
18 December 2020
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Comment: How governance professionals are powering Mauritius’ next chapter

Mehzabeen Utim is the Director of Corporate Affairs at Teybridge Capital. In this comment article, she reflects on how her career evolved from accounting to governance and explains why now is the ideal moment to pursue governance roles in a rapidly modernising nation.
30 March 2026
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New Model Terms of Reference for a charity’s Remuneration Committee published by The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland

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7 October 2021
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