reword to be an introduction: Under Australian law, courts are not insensitive to the multiple interests affected by corporate conduct. At the outset, there is no need for legislative amendmentin order to ensure that the decision-making processes of company directorscan accommodate consideration of the interests of environmental, social and governance issues. Although, these may be seen as significant concerns that ought to be considered by company directories, equally,the role of a director is significant as their actions may

have a profound effect on the community, and not just shareholders, employees

and creditors.