A number of countries have begun to adopt quotas for the appointment of women directors on company boards. Countries like the United States and Australia, have adopted the disclosure regime by requiring that public listed companies must disclose their diversity policies in their annual reports....

The board of directors provides overall strategic direction for the company. Generally directors are not required to become involved in the day-to-day management of corporations. With the recent amendments to occupational health and safety (“OHS”) laws, directors' duties have been expanded....