Good morning, Business leaders have become increasingly distrustful of the federal government and are being “worn down” by a tsunami of new regulation, an Australian Institute of Company Directors survey has found. Meanwhile, in the latest instalment of the long-running Mayfair 101 saga, founder James Mawhinney has been charged with four counts of dishonest conduct relating to a series of transactions over a former Venetian monastery island. And Woodside has hit back at CGI Glass Lewis, saying its opposition to the oil and gas giant's climate strategy and re-election of chairman Richard Goyder is groundless and accusing the proxy adviser of relying on statements from green activist groups. And for those in the legal field, The Australian is launching a new, free newsletter Ipso Facto with scoops, analysis and comment each week. Sign up here. | 