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ESG Explainer

ESG Explainer: A beginner’s guide to purpose driven ESG

AI Ethics and Governance – White Paper

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Effective Cyber Risk Management: A best practice governance guide

Navigate the complexities of cyber security with this helpful resource.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and board minutes

AI in Board Meetings: Challenges and Considerations

Task Force on nature FAQs

CA ANZ and Governance Institute of Australia publishes FAQs on Nature-related Financial Disclosures

Governance Institute unveils its essential guide to navigating greenwashing challenges

In an era where environmental consciousness is at the forefront of global concerns, organisations need to be thoroughly prepared.

Governance principles for boards of public sector entities in Australia Guide 2023

Guide for boards and management on the path to net zero

As organisations grapple with increasing pressure on climate change, Governance Institute has launched a new guide to be used as a roadmap on the path to net zero.

Guidance 2022 — Electronic governance reforms: joint guidance

Following the passing of the permanent laws earlier this year, organisations can now legally hold their AGM online, subject to conditions, or in a hybrid format.

Risk Management for directors: A Guide

Guidance 2021 — Further update on AGMs, electronic document execution and digital shareholder communications

Following ASIC withdrawing its previous virtual AGM guidelines, this guide is the most current resource for boards and governance and risk professionals navigating this rapidly changing area of regulation.

Guidance — Board papers

Statement on electronic storage and execution of documents and electronic meetings

Governance through a crisis

Guidance: Holding a virtual AGM

Adding value to governance in aged care

The aged care sector plays a vital role in our social fabric by caring for some of Australia’s most vulnerable people.

Guidance — COVID-19 and the impact on AGMs

This guidance has been produced by Governance Institute of Australia and the Australasian Investor Relations Association

Climate change risk disclosure

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

Joint statement on board minutes (2019)

In this statement, we summarise key principles, provide our view on matters to be included in minutes, and consider the approach to board papers and document retention policies.

Insights: Governance issues arising from the financial services royal commission (2019)

If you have a governance role within the financial sector, you cannot take the financial services royal commission findings lightly. Its disruptive influence will be felt for years to come.

Shareholder resolutions: Is there a case for change?

There has never been a more relevant time to talk about shareholder resolutions and the place they should have in influencing corporate governance and board accountability.