News update
Expression of Interest (EOI) Data Governance Project – White Paper (2026)
by DANIEL POPOVSKI - SENIOR POLICY AND ADVOCACY ADVISER GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA -
The Governance Institute of Australia is seeking expressions of interest from subject matter experts, practitioners, and industry leaders to contribute to a flagship Data Governance Project, culminating in a national white paper to be released later this year. This project will develop practical, board-relevant guidance on the governance of data in an increasingly complex, regulated, and technology-enabled environment.
Project Purpose
Organisations are facing growing expectations around how data is governed, managed and leveraged — including regulatory scrutiny, emerging technologies (including AI), and rising stakeholder expectations.
The purpose of this project is to:
- Identify leading practice in data governance frameworks
- Explore practical governance challenges and trade-offs
- Provide board and executive-level guidance that is actionable and relevant
- Contribute to the national conversation on responsible, transparent and accountable data use
Scope and Key Themes
The white paper will address key issues including:
- Board oversight of data governance
- Roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures
- Data governance frameworks
- Policies, standards, and operating models
- Risk, compliance and assurance
- Privacy, cyber risk, regulatory obligations, and data misuse
- Data ethics and trust
- Transparency, fairness, and responsible data use
- Data and emerging technologies
- Intersections with AI, automation and digital transformation
- Operational challenges
- Data quality, ownership, interoperability, and lifecycle management
Opportunities for Participation
Participants can contribute in several ways, including:
- Joining an expert advisory working group
- Preparing short written contributions (e.g. 500–1,000 words)
- Participating in roundtables
- Reviewing and validating draft outputs
Contributors may be acknowledged in the final publication.
Benefits of Participation
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Shape a national thought leadership piece on risk and data governance
- Influence boardroom practice and policy direction
- Engage with a cross-disciplinary network of peers
- Enhance their profile as a leader in governance and risk oversight
Indicative Timeline
- EOI release: Friday 19 June
- EOI close: Friday 26 June
- Project commencement: Monday 29 June
- Workshops and consultation: July-August TBD
- White paper publication: Late 2026
To express your interest
Provide a brief statement of interest (100 words), outlining:
- Your motivation and interest in the project
- Relevant work experience and expertise
- Proposed area(s) of contribution
Contact and submission details
Please submit your EOI and any questions to
[email protected]