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Derek Rose

Private equity better managed, Telstra chairman says

Telstra Chairman John Mullen is stepping down after 15 years on Telstra's board. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Retiring Telstra chairman John Mullen has used his final address to shareholders to say that Australian corporate governance has become too complex and bureaucratic.

"The average large company board today spends an ever-increasing time on governance and less on strategy and performance," Mr Mullen said at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday. 

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