Article: Blunder turns into national fiasco as more schemes die.

Byline: Damon Kitney

May 21, 2009 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The Australian Government's planned changes to employee share schemes have drawn criticism from business leaders, unions and small companies. National Australia Bank and Woodside Petroleum chair, Michael Chaney, described the move as "inexplicable", while Fairfax Media CEO, Brian McCarthy, said the change would serve as a disincentive to workers.

Publication Date: 22 May 2009

 
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