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why the future of Australian capitalism is now in Greg Combet's hands

Written by Danny Davis, Executive Director, Australian Institute of Performance Sciences, and researcher at, La Trobe University

Greg Combet wants to use his super power to free business from being hostage to short-term share-price and profit measures.Shutterstock

Right now Greg Combet is arguably the most powerful man in Australia.

Earlier this month the former trade unionist and federal politician declared his intention to transform Australian business. His radical idea: to...

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