Give a short history of the evolution of directors duties and responsibilities. Please enumerate their duties and responsibilities today. Are their duties the same in proprietary companies and public companies?

Unit:
LAW202 – Corporations Law
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Instructions:
The assignment is worth 40% of the total unit weight.
1. Your answer must be both uploaded to “Turnitin” in word file and handed over a printed copy with signed coversheet.
2. You need to support your answers with appropriate Harvard / APA style references where necessary.
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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
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