Thought leadership

AML CTF Frequently Asked Questions

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter -Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) - Members only

Governance in the age of agentic AI

Agentic AI Oversight, Governance and Risk Management. The future of work for business leaders.

Governance Outlook 2026

A new survey of Australian and APAC organisations - Member only access

Turning Hesitation Into Action: How Risk Leaders Can Unlock AI’s Potential

A new report from Cisco and Governance Institute of Australia warns that hesitation and poor risk management are holding back the nation’s AI ambitions, and identifies risk leaders as key to unlocking its potential.

AGMs using technology - Joint guidance

Effective Board Minutes and the Use of AI — A Joint Statement

View the statement.

AI Deployment and Governance — Survey Report

View the report.

ESG Explainer

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

AI Ethics and Governance — White Paper

View the white paper

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

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)

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.