1992

Horwath funds first major study into Family Business.

Bond University researchers (Professor Ken Moores lead researcher) awarded research grant from Horwath & Horwath to undertake the first major study into Family Owned Business in Australia.

July 1994

The launch of the Australian Centre for Family Business
- Bond University

The Centre commenced operation on July 1 under the directorship of Professor Ken Moores (Director), Dr Joseph Mula (Associate Director) and   Dr Leon Danco (Founding Patron). Dr Danco is recognized by "Business Week" and "Nation's Business" as America's foremost authority on family-owned businesses.

1995

Newsletter published (as part of the development of a national Network)

The Family Business Reporter, a quarterly newsletter profiling the Centre’s activities was published. Information on legislative and economic changes affecting family business, and highlights from research findings were provided.

June 1995

National Forum hosted

A major highlight for the centre was its hosting of a highly successful National Family Business Forum at Sydney’s Intercontinental Hotel in Sydney.

1995

Networks established Australian Family Business Network (AFBN) created 1997

Family Business Networks Chapters were established in Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, Tasmania and Adelaide.

Sept 1996

Inaugural Australian Family Business Network Conference

The first Australian Family Business Network Conference was hosted by the ACFB at Bond University.

1996

Oldest Family Business search

The ACFB – Bond University conducted a nation wide search for the Oldest Family Business in Australia.

1998/99

AFBN merged with FBC Victoria to establish a national network

1999

Appointed to FBA National Board

Professor Moores appointed Foundation Director of FBA Ltd.

First FBA National Presentation                             

Presented at FBA’s first National Conference in July.
Regular subsequent presentations.

2000

Awarded Federation Grant

Awarded grant of $87,000 by Queensland  Government.  Grant enabled the publication of the Centre’s first book Stars under the Southern Cross: The untold stories of Queensland’s family businesses as a tribute to family firms in their role in helping to build the nation over the past 100 years. 

2001

National Research Award

Awarded Michel Best Research Paper at 3rd National FBA Conference.

Inaugural Book Launch  

Launch of Stars under the Southern Cross: The untold stories of Queensland’s family businesses on Gold Coast in January followed by subsequent launches in regional areas during the year. 

Renowned Visitors Conduct Workshop

Centre Patron, Dr Léon Danco and his wife Katy, world renowned family business advisors, conduct workshop at Bond University in November.  

2002

Australian Family Case at World Congress

Presented Dennis Family Corporation Case at 13th FBN World Congress (Helsinki).

Keynote Address

Presented at Family Business Australia 4th National Conference, Coffs Harbour, NSW in October.   

Second Book Published

Learning Family Business: Paradoxes and Pathways  (Professor Moores and Professor Mary Barrett) published in December.

2003

International Invitation

Invited to Present research and Centre Model at University of Cork, Ireland.

Second Book Launch

Launch of Learning Family Business: Paradoxes and Pathways at Bond University in April.

2004

International Presentation

Presented workshop in Dubai.

International Invitation

Professor Moores invited as visiting Professor, Keynote conference speaker, and Awards judge at Austin Family Business Program Oregon State University.

Strategic Alliance Established       

Three year strategic alliance established with Chartered Accountants and Advisers BDO in July.

First Executive Education Program

Inaugural Learning to Lead program presented in conjunction with FBA National Conference in August.

2005

Retained by National Advisor Firm

Retained by KPMG for a three-year period to develop their “family business roll-out” nationally.

Landmark Family Business Roundtable Summit held at Bond University

Invited family business leaders, researchers, and advisers from around the nation and overseas, gathered in July for the country’s inaugural Family Business Summit that focused on contemporary concerns and emerging issues. The Summit was part of BDO’s thought leadership initiative. 

2006

2nd Family Business Round Table Summit held at Bond University

Invited faculty of Adjunct Professors and Research Fellows drawn from family firms, advisers and universities both nationally and overseas explored the topic Family Business Governance: personalities, passion and power.

Family Business Open Lecture Program launched

The series provided an opportunity to hear first hand from a group of prominent family business operators and advisers affiliated with the ACFB.

Lunch & Learn Program series commenced

Dr Cindy Iannarelli, President of Bernelli University an international expert on family business who is founder of the “Buzz Project” (dedicated to train and stimulate entrepreneurial behaviours in children and adults) launches ACFB’s first Lunch & Learn series for family business operators.