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Director Sentiment Index 1H 2025

 

Confidence in the Australian economy and in business conditions has rebounded in the first half of the year - Director Sentiment Index 1H 2025

The Director Sentiment Index (DSI) improved for the first time since 2021, lifting from its post-pandemic low in the second half of last year by 9.7 points.

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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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