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  • Cut, Carat, Clarity, Console..?

    Sorting through hundreds (or even thousands!) of IGI (International Gemological Institute) diamond certificate reports trying to find the perfect stone can be tedious. Thankfully, IGI very thoughtfully provide an API endpoint for those looking to find the hardcoded data from their certificate reports. And, interestingly, the data returned from the…

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  • Notes to Self, Notes to Court?

    Notes to Self, Notes to Court?

    Directors pride themselves on diligence – reading board papers thoroughly, making notes, and preparing for robust discussion. But the governance world continues to operate under…

  • Because Studying While Driving Is Frowned Upon

    Because Studying While Driving Is Frowned Upon

    I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve thought, “I’m wasting this driving time – if only I could catch up on that reading I…

  • The Ten-Year Turnover: Rethinking Board Tenure

    The Ten-Year Turnover: Rethinking Board Tenure

    As the landscape of prudential regulation continues to evolve, APRA’s March 2025 Governance Review Discussion Paper marks a significant step forward in strengthening governance standards…

  • Governance and the Democracy Sausage

    Governance and the Democracy Sausage

    As we head towards yet another election day, my local school’s Parents and Citizens (P&C) committee is gearing up to raise funds from the legion…

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I’m Sebastian; an engineer, commercial advisor and father who is passionate about contributing my commercial, legal and engineering acumen to purpose-driven organisations that create meaningful, sustainable change in the community.