Become a councillor

2025 Key election dates

• 21 July 2025: Call for nominations commence
• 8 August 2025: Call for nominations close
• 1 September 2025: Voting opens
• 17 September 2025: Voting closes
• 18 September 2025: Votes counted
• 22 September 2025: Results published

How to vote

Voting will be conducted online only
MUFG Corporate Markets has been appointed as the Returning Officer by the Australian Institute of Company Directors to conduct an independent vote.

Voting opens on Monday, 1 September 2025
In accordance with the Division Council Charter of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, voting will remain open until 5.00pm (AEST/Sydney time) on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. The votes will be counted on Thursday, 18 September 2025.

Before you vote
You should read each candidate’s supporting statement available on the Returning Officer’s online voting site (https://au.investorcentre.mpms.mufg.com/voting/AICD). Biographies are supplied by the candidates.

Your Division election and candidate information is also available in the State and Territory information on the AICD Website linked here.

How to vote
Follow the prompts in the email received from the Returning Officer (aicd@cm.mpms.mufg.com) or go to the online voting website. You will need your membership number and postcode to submit your vote online.

The vote is being conducted as a confidential ballot and once you have submitted your vote it is unable to be changed.

If you require assistance or further information regarding the election voting process, please contact the Returning Officer by email at aicd@cm.mpms.mufg.com or on +61 1300 554 474.

If you are a member of the AICD and have not yet received details on how to vote, please contact your State Manager. Details are available in the State and Territory information linked here.

For further information please see our Constitution and Division Council Charter which govern the AICD’s Division Council Elections.

How are councillors elected?

Each division and state council holds an annual election for positions of retiring councillors between July and October. Councils send notices to members of their division by post or email, calling for nominations from its members to fill those positions.

To be eligible, a member must have been an MAICD, GAICD or FAICD for a minimum of three consecutive years prior to the election.

Who is eligible for election as a Councillor?

A member of the AICD is eligible for election as a Councillor if that member:

(i) holds any AICD membership status other than Affiliate Member;

(ii) has been a member of the AICD (other than as an Affiliate Member) for at least three consecutive years prior to the date of this notice;

(iii) is a member of the relevant Division;

(iv) is nominated in writing for election by two members of the relevant Division and obtains the consent of the AICD Board (Board) if the member:

• is, or has been, employed in an executive or managerial capacity by the AICD;
• is, or has been, in a material business relationship (eg. as a supplier, adviser, consultant or customer) with the AICD or is an officer of, or otherwise associated with, someone with such a relationship; or
• has close personal ties with any person who falls within either of the categories set out in clauses 4.4(a)(iv)(A) or 4.4(a)(iv)(B); or
• is, or has been, associated with an organisation or entity that competes directly with the Institute in its core activities or objectives; and

(v) meets any other criteria relating to the composition of the Division Council and skills and qualifications of Councillors as may be determined by the Board from time to time.

(Eligible Member). (refer Division Council Charter clause 4.4(a))

Essential criteria, preferred skills and experience and diversity

The Division Council aims to have an appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience and diversity to enable it to effectively fulfil its role. The AICD values diversity and inclusion and seeks to attract Councillors who represent the members and communities in which we operate.

The Division Councillor position description sets out the following essential criteria for the role of a Councillor:

• previous board experience;
• sound understanding of governance processes;
• demonstrable experience in business and relationship development;
• willingness to be involved in volunteer activities, represent the Council at Institute events and act as a champion to members, prospective members and stakeholders;
• strong stakeholder management and communication skills;
• willingness to be an active contributor with genuine interest in the Institute and its purpose and objectives; and
• model professionalism with a commitment to ongoing learning and development and act with integrity, honesty, accountability and positivity.

For further information please see our Constitution and Division Council Charter which govern the AICD’s Division Council Elections.

How to nominate

For details relating to your Division and how to nominate please refer to the State and Territory information.

Who can nominate?

Any member of the relevant Division (other than an Affiliate Member) may nominate an Eligible Member to serve on the Division Council, with a limit of two nominations by a member per election.

Nominations must be:

• submitted on the Nomination Form and in accordance with the AICD’s Division Council Charter.
• accompanied by confirmation of the Board’s consent to nomination (if required).

All nominations must be received at the offices of the Australian Institute of Company Directors as detailed on the Nomination Form by no later than 5pm AEST on Friday, 8 August 2025.

State and Territory Information

• 2025 ACT Voting Open
• 2025 NT Voting Open
• 2025 NSW Voting Open
• 2025 QLD Voting Open
• 2025 SA Voting Open
• 2025 TAS Voting Open
• 2025 VIC Voting Open
• 2025 WA Voting Open