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Governance Institute makes commentary on recent changes to legislation, regulations, case law, governance, risk management and compliance practices.

27/2/2024

Vital insights for boards from national gender pay gap data

Governance Institute of Australia is calling on boards and directors to lead by example in hiring women to leadership and board positions to reduce the gender pay gap.

24/1/2024

New Governance Academy to expand educational pathways for governance and risk management proficiency

Amid a spate of recent high-profile corporate governance failures, Governance Institute of Australia is proud to announce the launch of its Governance Academy, an educational and research hub for governance and risk management professionals. 

13/12/2023

Greenwashing: a governance perspective

Given Greenwashing has caused problems for some major organisations due to ASIC crackdown, GIA has released a roadmap/framework to assist boards and those reporting to boards about what to be aware of and how to navigate increasingly tough requirements and regulations.

13/12/2023

Empowering arts leaders: Governance Institute of Australia launches 2024 program to drive excellence in arts governance

The Governance Institute of Australia is proud to announce its Arts Support Program for 2024, which aims to empower leaders in the arts community through training and professional development in essential governance and risk management skills.

12/09/2023

2023 Ethics Index released

Politicians at all levels of government have seen a significant increase in the public’s perception of their ethical behaviour according to the results of the 2023 Governance Institute of Australia Ethics Index.

28/08/2023

Scrapping MBR project welcomed but more reforms needed

Governance Institute of Australia welcomes the decision by the Federal Government to scrap the Modernising Business Register project, but only if a new plan is implemented to support business reforms.

14/06/2023

Large pay rises for C-suite executives reveal impacts of inflation and labour market pressures

Large pay rises for C-suite executives reveal impacts of inflation and labour market pressures

28/04/2023

2023 Board Diversity Index

Australia still lagging behind on ethnic and cultural diversity but signs point towards growing First Nations representation.

21/04/2023

More robust governance recommended in RBA report

Governance Institute of Australia has welcomed recommendations for more robust governance at the Reserve Bank of Australia as part of a major independent review.

22/03/2023

NSW voters urged to think about ethics and integrity at the ballot box

Governance Institute of Australia is calling on NSW voters to consider the ethical actions and the integrity of candidates standing for Parliament in this weekend’s State Election.

22/02/2023

Governance Institute recommends broad investigative powers for new Federal Judicial Commission

Governance Institute of Australia is urging the Federal Government to establish a new Federal Judicial Commission with as few restrictions as possible…

16/02/2023

Fundraising reform a welcome step to free charities from red tape

Governance Institute of Australia has welcomed an agreement between Commonwealth, state and territory Treasurers to harmonise fundraising regulations and fix uncertainty in the not-for-profit sector.

14/12/2022

Applications open for Governance Institute of Australia’s 2023 Arts Support Program

Continuing its support for the arts sector, Governance Institute of Australia is calling for applications for its 2023 Arts Support Program that has so far assisted organisations including the Australian Ballet, the Museum of Underwater Art, and Melbourne Fashion Festival.

30/11/2022

Australia’s new anti-corruption watchdog set to be unleashed in 2023 as historic National Anti-Corruption Commission laws pass

Governance Institute of Australia has welcomed the passing of the Federal Government’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) legislation through the House of Representatives this afternoon, the final step in ensuring that Australia will soon have a powerful new anti-corruption watchdog.

29/11/2022

GivingTuesday — a time to change things for the better

Governance Institute of Australia is part of a campaign calling for reduced red tape for the charity sector. Read the joint statement below about this GivingTuesday initiative.

23/11/2022

Joint statement on the National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022

Public hearings are crucial to corruption investigations. Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
We welcome the introduction of the NACC Bill. It provides for a strong and independent integrity commission.

17/11/2022

Ethics Index 2022: Politicians fall to bottom of trust pile, climate change ‘not my problem’ and TikTok drops

Australia’s ethics have taken a tumble in 2022, falling for the second year in a row, the seventh annual Ethics Index has found.

27/09/2022

Details of national anti-corruption watchdog revealed on eve of bill’s introduction to parliament | “Politicians have been put on notice”: CEO Megan Motto

Governance Institute of Australia has strongly welcomed the announcement that the National Anti-Corruption Commission legislation will be introduced to Federal Parliament tomorrow, saying it is a major step forward for integrity across Australia.

31/08/2022

Governance Institute CEO warns: “All eyes will be on your AGM this year” | Guidance issued as peak meeting season nears under updated laws

As organisations across Australia head towards peak AGM season, Governance Institute of Australia has issued a comprehensive guide to holding an AGM under laws that now permanently allow hybrid and online options.

23/08/2022

Sports culture and governance key focus of International Governance Leadership Conference

Australia is a proud sporting nation that prides itself on its high performance on the world stage. Yet the efforts of our sporting heroes are continually undermined by poor governance practices at some of the nation’s peak sporting bodies, with their very legitimacy at stake.

22/08/2022

International Governance Leadership Conference to highlight organisational culture and the future of governance

Leadership and organisational culture will be under the microscope at Governance Institute’s International Governance Leadership Conference at Sydney’s Hilton Hotel, 28-29 August 2023.

16/08/2022

Technical failure: Report shows many boards ill-prepared for post-COVID digital world, Governance Institute calls for board skills renewal

Despite a rapid acceleration in the use of technology caused by the pandemic, many leaders remain under-skilled and struggling to keep up with a fast-changing digital landscape, a new report has found.

01/08/2022

Major consensus reached on Australian climate risk reporting

Twenty of Australia’s most influential business and finance peak bodies have come to an unprecedented consensus on the need for sustainability reporting including action on climate risk through a new reporting regime that aims to set a global baseline.

01/08/2022

Business, investor and conservation groups come together to support Climate Bill as key step towards policy certainty and investment

Twenty of Australia’s most influential business and finance peak bodies have come to an unprecedented consensus on the need for sustainability reporting including action on climate risk through a new reporting regime that aims to set a global baseline.

29/06/2022

Governance Institute of Australia welcomes release of major corporate governance report but concerned at underreporting on climate risk and diversity stagnation

A major report examining how organisations are tracking against a key set of governance principles has been released revealing underreporting on key risks including climate change, and a stalling on diversity initiatives.

18/05/2022

Time to lift campaign action on diversity: Board Diversity Index a call to action for federal representatives

With just days to go before the federal election, the findings of the latest Board Diversity Index must serve as a call to action for whoever wins a seat, Australia’s leading professional body for governance and risk managers and a national executive search firm said today.

20/04/2022

Time for action on the path to net zero: Climate change roadmap launched for boards and management

With many organisations grappling with increasing pressure on climate change — and a lack of clear cohesive action at a federal level — Governance Institute of Australia has today launched a new guide designed to be used as a roadmap on the path to net zero.

10/02/2022

Virtual and hybrid AGMs introduced as permanent option: Governance Institute welcomes modernisation of Corporations Act

Governance Institute of Australia has welcomed the successful passing of new laws today that will modernise the Corporations Act by permanently allowing a wide range of entities, including large and small companies and not-for-profits, to use technology to hold meetings and sign and send key documents.

02/02/2022

Governance Institute announces 2022 arts collaborators

Governance Institute of Australia is pleased to announce its 2022 Arts Support Program collaborators: So Brave and the Museum of Underwater Art.