Next week in mid July, we’ll be watching closely for the draft consultation paper on the proposed 5th edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles, kicking off an 8-week consultation period. Stakeholder engagement was one of the “greatest changes” to the draft 5th edition, which was shelved in early 2025, according to former ASX CG Chair Elizabeth Johnstone. We expect the next version of the Principles to tilt away from stakeholder engagement toward a shareholder-value

Last week, we hosted a Stakeholder Governance & Engagement workshop with guest speaker Ann Sherry AO FAICD . We covered a range of corporate crises and skills that apply to ASX listed, NFP, government, and industry associations. The discussion reinforced a simple truth: stakeholder engagement needs to be part of your organisation’s DNA to support sustainable operations and drive long-term value. As Ms Sherry observed: “If you're really thinking about the risks your organisa

Future-fit boards need to rethink how they interact with government and regulatory bodies, says board adviser and strategist Taleen...

A summary of the Qantas governance review, focussing on insights for stakeholder governance.

This article originally published in Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)'s August 2024 Magazine. Photo credit: AICD website...

This article originally published in the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) As an economic crisis hangs heavy over the nation, governments have indicated they will lead a pro-growth strategy to bring the country out of recession. With a significant reform agenda on the cards, there will be an incredible opportunity for not-for-profits, business and government to work closely to rebuild the nation around these fundamental policy shifts. So how can business leader