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Good Governance Guide — Cybersecurity

It is good governance for organisations to consider how they will ensure the effective management of cyber risks, determine appropriate policies and develop insightful reports within their cybersecurity framework.

Climate change risk disclosure

A practical guide to reporting against ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations

Donated member document — Board agenda template 1

Donated member document — Board agenda template 1 Template for board paper

Donated member document — Board agenda template 2

Good Governance Guide — Risk management policy

It is considered good governance for an organisation to have in place a risk management policy that articulates the organisation’s commitment to effectively managing risk.

Duties of Officers and Directors (2019)

The last few years have been a period of great change and increasing prominence for corporate governance. We have also seen far greater focus on the individual and collective responsibilities of officers and directors in setting a strategic course for their companies and to act in their members’ best interests.

Good Governance Guide — Developing a risk register

It is good governance for an organisation to have a risk framework and a defined risk appetite. In doing so, it is good to have a mechanism/tool for capturing, analysing and monitoring risk-related information.

Donated member document — remote access policy

A policy on remote access. This template has been donated by a member as part of the donated member document service. It may be of assistance to you in carrying out your responsibilities.

Governance Institute Ethics Index 2019

The Ethics Index surveys more than 1,000 people with various political and socioeconomic backgrounds about their perceptions of ethical issues and conduct. This is the fourth year of the study. This year's results found that the Australian society is operating at a ‘somewhat ethical’ level.

Public Sector Governance (2019)

Governance Institute has developed this publication in recognition of the importance of public sector governance standards and the intrinsic accompanying need for public sector entities to design and implement a suitable and effective governance framework.

Donated member document - Bright ideas class acts guidelines

Guidelines for developing improvements.