Why Australia’s big investors are so bloody angry

Australia's Big Investors Unhappy

The beatings handed out to James Hardie and CSL reflect a deeper anger about the state of Australian capital markets among the country's largest investors.

Recently, investors delivered severe blows to two iconic Australian businesses. Healthcare giant CSL received a second strike against its remuneration report, a humiliating moment for one of Australia's most respected companies.

It’s hard to remember a week quite like it.

This phenomenon highlights the dissatisfaction of major investors with the current state of Australian capital markets.

Author's summary: Australian investors are angry about the state of capital markets.

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Australian Financial Review Australian Financial Review — 2025-10-31