Governance & Policy Leadership

We advocate for excellence in governance to make a positive impact on society and the economy.

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Directors' oversight of company compliance obligations
Directors' oversight of company compliance obligations
This AICD Practice Statement focuses specifically on a director’s duty of care and diligence in overseeing a company’s regulatory and compliance obligations.
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GOVERANCE & POLICY LEADERSHIP

 

The independent voice of governance and directorship.

As the voice of excellence in governance, we bring a unique governance perspective - informed by the insights of our diverse membership - to the issues facing Australia.

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Policy

We investigate, develop and analyse policy on behalf of our members and the wider governance community.

Research

We carry out independent and commissioned research as a service to our members and the director community.

Board diversity

Through research, regular reports and education programs, we advocate for greater diversity on boards.

Media

Stay up to date on the latest news and announcements with our commentary on director and governance issues.

A director’s guide to mandatory climate reporting

The director’s guide to mandatory climate reporting provides practical guidance to Australian directors to effectively oversee the transition to mandatory climate reporting. This Version 2 update replaces our earlier guidance on mandatory climate reporting issued in 2023. 

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CHIEF ECONOMIST

 

The Economic Weekly with Mark Thirlwell GAICD

Mark Thirlwell GAICD is the AICD's chief economist. He has nearly 30 years' experience as an economist, with a focus on international political economy at the Bank of England, JPMorgan, the Export Finance and Investment Corporation, the Lowy Institute and Austrade. In his e-newsletter The Economic Weekly, Mark provides a round-up of key reports and events for directors and business leaders.

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Latest research

tools 25 Nov 2024
Cyber Security Governance Principles | Version 2
report 13 Nov 2024
Confidence in the economy and in business conditions has declined dramatically in the second half of 2024 - Director Sentiment Index 2H 2024
report 08 Oct 2024
Directors’ oversight of company compliance obligations
report 24 Sep 2024
A director’s guide to mandatory climate reporting | Version 2
report 16 Aug 2024
Principles for setting climate targets: A guide for Australian boards
tools 11 Jun 2024
Directors’ Guide to AI Governance
tools 16 May 2024
A cyber security handbook for small business and NFP directors
report 18 Apr 2024
2024 Not-for-Profit Governance Principles – Third Edition
report 10 Apr 2024
Economic uncertainty and governance issues are weighing heavily in the first half of 2024 | Director Sentiment Index 1H 2024
report 21 Mar 2024
Not-for-Profit Governance and Performance Study 2023-24
report 04 Mar 2024
Climate Governance Study 2024: Moving from vision to action
tools 28 Feb 2024
Governing Through a Cyber Crisis - Cyber Incident Response and Recovery for Australian Directors
tools 18 Dec 2023
Governing for quality aged care – A director’s guide
tools 07 Dec 2023
Positive duty: preventing and responding to workplace sexual harassment - Insights from Australian directors
report 04 Dec 2023
CSIRO Climate Change – Science Snapshot 2023: An overview for Australian company directors
report 08 Nov 2023
Confidence in business conditions and the state of the economy has declined significantly in the second half of 2023 | Director Sentiment Index 2H23
tools 24 Oct 2023
A director’s guide to the positive duty to prevent workplace sexual harassment
report 07 Aug 2023
Top 20 ASX boards reach 40 per cent women
report 31 Jul 2023
Biodiversity as a material financial risk: What board directors need to know
report 17 Jul 2023
Review of the AICD NFP Governance Principles - Discussion Paper
report 21 Jun 2023
Social Issues and the Board: Voice to Parliament
report 01 May 2023
AICD commissioned research: Keeping pace - Australia's alignment with key countries in cyber security regulatory settings
report 19 Apr 2023
Director Sentiment remains in negative territory amid concerns over deteriorating business conditions | Director Sentiment Index 1H23
report 01 Feb 2023
Not-for-Profit Governance and Performance Study 2023
report 21 Dec 2022
Gender diversity of chairs in the ASX 300
report 18 Oct 2022
Australia’s skills shortage has emerged as the number one concern affecting director confidence | Director Sentiment Index 2H22
report 23 Sep 2022
IPOs an opportunity for greater gender diversity
report 22 Jul 2022
Spotlight on ASX 300 appointments
report 30 Jun 2022
Boards and Cyber Resilience Study: Insights into director views and current board practices
report 21 Apr 2022
Director sentiment falls amid global economic uncertainty | Director Sentiment Index 1H22
report 28 Mar 2022
Diversity to support future challenges

Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which we are located and pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We recognise First Nations peoples' cultural and spiritual relationships to the Skies, Land, Waters, and Seas, and their rich contribution to society.

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