You are required to write a research essay addressing all of following points:

• W ho are directors of company? W hat are their duties of directors under Australia Corporation Law? • Give a short history of the evolution of director’s duties and responsibilities. Please enumerate their duties and responsibilities today. Are their duties the same in proprietary companies and public companies? • Explain the consequences should directors contravene the law and the remedies available. • W hat do you see in the future direction of director’s duties in Australia? • Please cite relevant case law and the statutes in your answer and provide proper references.

Length 2,000 words