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Director Sentiment Index 1H 2026

Directors braced for rising costs, AI risk and protracted global volatility

The AICD Director Sentiment Index (DSI) for the first half of 2026 shows that boards were already anticipating tougher economic and operating conditions even before recent geopolitical developments, including the conflict in the Middle East, added to global uncertainty.

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Director Sentiment Index

We release the results of our DSI survey every six months - the only measure in Australia of the opinions and intentions of directors on economic, policy, regulatory and social issues.

NFP Governance & Performance Study

This annual study is the largest and most in-depth of its kind. It examines the performance and governance challenges faced by directors in the NFP sector. 

Gender Diversity Report

A collection of statistics, interviews and case studies from individuals and organisations, all focussed on the task of increasing the gender diversity of boardrooms and executive pipelines in Australia. 

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