Australian Institute of Company Directors

📣 The Climate Governance Forum is back in 2026 with a renewed focus: Powering decisions that matter. This year, the forum takes a practical approach to climate and energy governance, helping directors sharpen judgement in the decisions that shape strategy and resilience.

Through expert-led insights, collaborative roundtables, real-world case studies and the Climate Governance Sprint, you’ll have the chance to test thinking, gain fresh perspectives and build capability.

Join directors, governance leaders and climate experts as they explore the issues, risks and opportunities.

Featured speakers include:

• Dr Eileen Doyle FAICD (Director, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure, NEXTDC)
• David Moffatt (Chair, Ventia)
• Associate Professor Tim Nelson GAICD (Director, Nelson Advisory)
• Diane Smith-Gander AO FAICD (Chair, Zip Co)

Check out the full program and secure your ticket: https://bit.ly/4vWsqgR

Open to AICD members and non-members.

📆 Friday 28 August 2026
📍 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Sponsored by Deloitte, Mallesons and Herbert Smith Freehills.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors has released a new resource: Not-for-profit director remuneration guide: Considerations for boards: https://bit.ly/4gl6qaL

The guide responds to a growing conversation across parts of the NFP sector, particularly among larger and more complex organisations navigating increasing governance, regulatory and operational demands.

Importantly, the guide does not advocate for director remuneration. Rather, it provides a structured, principles-based framework to support thoughtful, ethical and transparent decision-making.

The resource includes a five-step governance framework, legal and stakeholder considerations, and practical case studies from organisations that have considered the issue in different contexts.

The latest Board Diversity Index, developed by Watermark Search International in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Deloitte, shows the ASX 300 is close to eliminating all-male boards.

While this reflects progress on gender, representation across other dimensions of diversity remains low.

The AICD emphasises that diverse perspectives are fundamental to board effectiveness and decision making.

Read the full media release for insights: https://bit.ly/3SrfQaN

Gender gains mask deeper diversity gaps | AICD Australia’s boardrooms are approaching an historic milestone, with the latest Board Diversity Index (BDI) indicating the ASX 300 is on track to have no all-male boards for the first time.

How do Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) shape workplace culture and attitudes towards reconciliation?

Reconciliation Australia's latest Workplace RAP Barometer highlights the impact RAPs are having across Australian organisations — strengthening understanding of First Nations histories and cultures, fostering meaningful relationships, and driving greater engagement with reconciliation.

Employees in RAP organisations consistently report stronger support for reconciliation and a deeper awareness of the issues that matter.

As organisations continue their reconciliation journeys, measuring progress is essential to understanding what’s working and where further action is needed.

Organisations with a RAP can now express interest in participating in the 2026 Workplace RAP Barometer, with expressions of interest closing on 30 June.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4uRPg9d

Measuring what matters: Why the 2026 Workplace RAP Barometer is a critical tool for organisations - AICD When the AICD highlighted the launch of Reconciliation Australia’s 2024 Workplace RAP Barometer (WRB), the focus was on participation - encouraging organisations to take part so they could better understand the impact of their Reconciliation Action Plan (RAPs) commitments.

Ethics is not separate from good governance — it sits at the heart of sound board judgement.

In a complex operating environment, directors are increasingly required to weigh competing interests, anticipate consequences, and make decisions that stand up over time.

The Australian Institute of Company Director’s second edition of Ethics in the Boardroom explores how boards can approach ethical decision‑making with greater clarity and confidence.

Read the full guide: https://bit.ly/4e5uGLw

The Ethics Centre

Create a clear blueprint for stronger, unified leadership across the board. The Australian Institute of Company Director’s In-House offering brings world-class education courses and evidence-based performance insights directly to the heart of your organisation.

We take the time to get to know your organisation: your goals, your people, your challenges. Then we design an approach to governance education that matches your needs and moves you closer to where you want to be.

Discover how AICD In-House can support your organisation’s success: https://bit.ly/4fauuwB

Organisational culture is recognised as a core driver of performance, resilience and trust, yet it remains one of the hardest areas for boards to oversee effectively.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors' Governing Culture in a Complex World report introduces five principles across leadership, strategy, risk, governance and accountability to support boards in governing culture in a complex and rapidly changing world.

Rather than prescribing a single model, the guide provides a principles-based framework, grounded in director experience and contemporary governance practice.

Explore the five principles below or explore the full report here: https://bit.ly/4uFPsby

The latest edition of the Gender Diversity Snapshot presents ASX board gender diversity data for the period February to April 2026.

As at 30 April 2026, there are now 51 female Chairs across ASX 300 companies, signalling continued progress beyond participation toward greater influence at the highest levels of board leadership. Female representation on ASX 200 boards has remained relatively stable since December 2024, sitting at 37.6% as at April 2026.

This edition also explores the importance of sustained pipeline development, including mentoring programs, scholarships and executive leadership pathways, in supporting the next phase of progress toward enduring leadership outcomes.

For a comprehensive view of the current state of gender diversity on Australian boards, including detailed statistics and analysis, download the full Gender Diversity Snapshot here: https://bit.ly/4xaDjgz

We invite you to explore the findings and consider how your organisation and network can contribute to fostering inclusive leadership. Share the Snapshot with your network and help amplify the conversation on diversity in leadership.