Public policy and thought leadership

We advocate for excellence in governance to make a positive impact on society and the economy.

What we do

We advocate for world-class governance. Through policy leadership, the AICD informs and influences regulation and governance practice in Australia. In collaboration with leading directors and experts, we develop guidance and insights on issues front of mind for boards.

Our policy and governance practice priorities are reviewed annually and informed by extensive member and stakeholder engagement.

Our priorities

How we deliver impact

In recent years, the AICD has contributed to important governance and policy reforms in areas including director identification, cyber security, climate reporting obligations, the role of boards in aged care, and requirements applying to banks, insurers and superannuation entities.

We engage with governments, regulators and standard setters through submissions, consultation and direct engagement to support better regulatory design aligned with contemporary practice. 

Practical guidance and governance principles 

We support boards on emerging governance priorities through practical guidance, governance principles and legal analysis across issues including cyber security, organisational culture, climate governance, NFP governance and emerging technologies such as AI. 

Policy submissions

The AICD helps ensure the director perspective is heard where it matters most by developing policy submissions to governments, regulators, and standard‑setting bodies in response to proposed laws, regulatory reforms, and public consultations. Explore our advocacy priorities and submissions.

National and global initiatives

We contribute to national and global governance initiatives through partnerships, research collaborations and director networks. This includes hosting Climate Governance Initiative Australia and collaborating with regulators, industry bodies, professional associations, universities and subject matter experts to advance governance standards and coordinated responses to complex challenges. 

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