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Stay governance-ready with Director Download from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). This weekly podcast on contemporary governance practice brings you insights into what matters now and what's coming next, with views from AICD policy experts and Australia's leading governance specialists. From the rise of AI to director liability and geopolitical risk, each episode turns complex challenges and opportunities into clear, actionable insights for the board room. Download and subscribe to stay ahead, relevant and ready to lead in a fast-moving governance landscape.

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Why Boards Need To Rethink Energy

Saison 1 · Épisode 13

mardi 11 août 2026 • Durée 32:45

Recent global energy shocks have exposed Australia's vulnerability to fuel supply disruptions and accelerated a trend that was already underway: energy is no longer just an operational issue. For many organisations, it has become a boardroom priority.

As Australia navigates the energy transition, directors are increasingly being asked to think beyond electricity bills and procurement contracts. Energy now intersects with strategy, resilience, risk management, decarbonisation and long-term value creation.

In this episode, Associate Professor Tim Nelson, Chair of the 2025 National Electricity Market Review, explains why boards need a deeper understanding of their organisation's energy profile. From electrification and distributed energy to AI-driven demand and the future of the electricity grid, Tim shares the questions directors should be asking and highlights the risks, opportunities and competitive advantages emerging from Australia's changing energy landscape.

We cover:

(02:00) Why energy has become a board-level governance issue
(10:00) How weather is changing Australia's energy risk profile
(15:00) AI, data centres and whether concerns about energy demand are justified
(22:00) What Australia's electricity system could look like by 2050
(29:00) Why even small organisations can benefit from becoming energy producers
(30:30) Four practical questions every director should ask about energy strategy

Learn more:

AICD's upcoming Climate Governance Forum - https://www.aicd.com.au/events/climate-governance-forum.html

Connect:

Tim Nelson on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/timnelsonaustralia
AICD on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/school/australianinstituteofcompanydirectors/
Kulja Coulston on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kulja-coulston/
Bennett Mason on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennett-mason-10517336/

This episode Director Download was produced on the traditional lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples. We recognise First Nations peoples' cultural and spiritual relationships to the Skies, Land, Waters, and Seas, and their rich contribution to society.

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The Economic Forces Every Board Should Be Watching

Saison 1 · Épisode 12

mardi 4 août 2026 • Durée 31:51

Interest rates may grab the headlines, but they're far from the only economic challenge facing boards today.

Geopolitical conflict, trade tensions, supply chain disruption, AI, the energy transition and slowing productivity are creating profound shifts in Australia's economy that will influence board decisions for years to come.

In this episode, AICD Chief Economist Mark Thirlwell explores the major structural forces driving today's economic environment and what they mean for board decisions on risk, resilience and long-term growth.

From the Reserve Bank's next interest rate decision to AI's economic impact and Australia's productivity challenge, Mark shares practical insights to help boards navigate an increasingly volatile world.

We cover:

(01:20) What to expect from the Reserve Bank's next interest rate decision
(04:30) Why supply shocks have become the new normal
(10:00) Australia's biggest economic challenges beyond inflation
(18:00) How boards should be thinking about the energy transition
(27:00) How boards can balance resilience with growth in an increasingly uncertain world

Learn more:

Subscribe to Mark's weekly economic newsletter - https://www.aicd.com.au/news-media/economic-weekly.html

Connect:

Mark Thirlwell on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/mark-thirlwell
AICD on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/school/australianinstituteofcompanydirectors/
Kulja Coulston on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kulja-coulston/

Governing AI Without Losing Human Judgement

Saison 1 · Épisode 4

mardi 9 juin 2026 • Durée 23:54

AI promises greater productivity and efficiency, but could it also be weakening critical thinking, memory and decision-making?

In this episode, NeuroLeadership Institute co-founder and CEO Dr David Rock shares the neuroscience behind AI adoption and explains why boards need to look beyond the technology itself. Drawing on emerging research, David explores the cognitive risks of over-reliance on AI, the importance of AI fluency, and why many organisations are approaching implementation the wrong way.

For directors navigating rapid technological change, this conversation offers practical insights into leadership, governance and human performance in the age of AI.

We cover:

(04:30) What boards misunderstand about organisation-wide AI rollouts

(08:15) Why AI fluency is becoming a critical capability for directors

(15:30) The mindset shift boards must understand about AI

(17:40) Why AI is one of the most significant change management challenges of our time

Learn more:

AICD resource on how directors and boards are using AI: https://www.aicd.com.au/innovative-technology/digital-business/artificial-intelligence/ai-use-by-directors-and-boards.html

AICD and HIT Directors' Guide to AI Governance: https://www.aicd.com.au/innovative-technology/digital-business/artificial-intelligence/governance-of-ai.html

Connect:

Inside the First Wave of Mandatory Climate Reporting

Saison 1 · Épisode 3

mardi 2 juin 2026 • Durée 25:03

Australia's mandatory climate reporting regime has now completed its first cycle, marking one of the most significant changes to corporate reporting in a generation.

For boards, the first wave of reports has provided valuable insights into the practical realities of implementation. Although still in its early stages, the regime is designed to improve the consistency and comparability of climate-related disclosures for investors and other stakeholders. Many entities have encountered challenges around data, governance, capability and cost, highlighting the scale of effort involved in meeting the new requirements.

Joining us to discuss the lessons emerging from year one are Tim Bednall, Partner and Head of the Governance practice at Mallesons, and Dr Eileen Doyle, a non-executive director with several organisations, including Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure, one of the entities captured in the first group of reporters.

This conversation explores what boards can learn from the first group of reporters, where many underestimated the scale and complexity of the task, and what those experiences reveal for the organisations that will come within the regime in the years ahead.

We cover:

(02:00) Has mandatory climate reporting lived up to expectations?
(02:50) What stood out from the first wave of climate disclosures

(03:40) Why some boards underestimated the scale of the reporting task

(05:30) Has mandatory reporting helped improve decision-making?

(15:00) The key areas of uncertainty still causing confusion for directors

(18:00) Practical advice for Group 2 and Group 3 organisations

Learn more:

AICD insights into the early lessons from the first wave of reporters:

Preparing for the New Era of Cyber Risk

Saison 1 · Épisode 2

mardi 26 mai 2026 • Durée 29:15

AI is reshaping the cyber threat landscape, enabling cyber attacks to be launched at unprecedented speed and scale.

Regulators are issuing urgent warnings, and boards are being told to strengthen resilience before vulnerabilities are exploited. Yet many organisations still don't fully understand their cyber risk exposure, or whether their systems, suppliers and governance processes are prepared for a major incident.

Joining us to discuss the current cyber threat landscape is Rachael Falk. Rachael is one of Australia's leading experts on cybersecurity and regulation. She's a Partner in the Risk Advisory practice at Ashurst and former CEO of the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre. Rachael is also the co-author of the AICD's Cybersecurity Governance Principles.

This conversation explores what boards should be doing right now to strengthen resilience, and why vigilance, preparedness and effective governance matter more than ever.

We cover:

(01:30) Key threats facing organisations right now

(03:00) The impact of AI on the cyber threat landscape

(09:30) The growing risks hidden within supply chains and third-party vendors

(15:30) Why boards need to run cyber crisis simulations

(21:00) What boards shouldn't do during a cyber incident

(24:40) The role of the board during a crisis

Learn more:

The AICD resource on Cyber Security Governance Principles – https://www.aicd.com.au/risk-management/framework/cyber-security/cyber-security-governance-principles.html

What Boards Need to Get Right in Uncertain Times

Saison 1 · Épisode 1

mardi 19 mai 2026 • Durée 24:45

Most boards think they're prepared for the next crisis; however many are still operating with playbooks built for a fundamentally different time.

Roger Dennis, founder of Dennis & Partners, has spent decades helping boards and leaders navigate volatility and mitigate risk. He believes we've entered a fundamentally different operating environment.

From geopolitical shocks to cascading "polycrisis" events, this conversation explores how to separate signal from noise, and what boards need to do differently to stay ahead and uncover opportunity in an unstable world.

We cover:

(02:00) Why most boards are unprepared for today's volatility
(04:30) How today's directors need to think about risk
(09:30) How can organisations can find opportunities during a volatile time
(15:00) How to separate signal from noise in an overloaded world
(22:00) The big trends that all boards need to be watching right now

Learn more:

Dennis & Partners - https://www.dennis.partners/
Roger's paper on the preparedness paradox - https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/wharton-how-firms-can-overcome-paradox-preparedness
The Australian Institute of Company Directors world-class courses - https://www.aicd.com.au/courses-and-programs/all-courses/company-directors-course.html

Connect:

Roger Dennis on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerdennis/
AICD on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/school/australianinstituteofcompanydirectors/

Coming Soon: Director Download

Saison 1

lundi 11 mai 2026 • Durée 00:45

Stay governance ready with Director Download, the latest podcast from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

This weekly podcast on modern governance brings you what matters now and what's coming next, in conversation with AICD policy experts and Australia's leading governance specialists.

From the rise of AI to director liability and geopolitical risk, each episode turns complex challenges and opportunities into clear, actionable guidance for the board room.

The first episode is coming on Wednesday the 20th of May. Be listening to stay ahead, relevant and ready to lead in a fast-moving governance landscape.

Director Download is produced on Gadigal land. We recognise First Nations peoples' cultural and spiritual relationships to the Skies, Land, Waters, and Seas, and their rich contribution to society.

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Dr Philip Lowe: Why the ASX Governance Principles Need a Reset

Saison 1 · Épisode 11

mardi 28 juillet 2026 • Durée 38:20

The ASX Corporate Governance Principles are undergoing a significant review, with proposed changes aimed at simplifying requirements, strengthening trust and ensuring the framework remains fit for today's governance environment.

In this episode, Chair of the ASX Corporate Governance Advisory Group and former Reserve Bank Governor, Dr Philip Lowe, explains the thinking behind the proposed fifth edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations.

Philip discusses why the review aims to reduce unnecessary regulatory duplication while reinforcing the governance practices that matter most. He outlines the case for simpler, more principles-based governance, and explores key topics including board culture, diversity, skills, transparency and Australia's reputation as a trusted destination for investment.

He also shares his views on Australia's broader economic challenges, from productivity and investment to AI and living standards, and explains why strong governance remains essential to building trust, attracting capital and supporting long-term prosperity.

We cover:

(03:00) The biggest proposed changes and the thinking behind them
(05:30) Why board oversight of organisational culture has become a greater governance priority
(11:00) The evolving approach to board diversity and skills
(14:30 )Why the skills matrix requirement has been removed
(16:00 )What happens during the consultation process and what comes next
(24:00) Philip Lowe's concerns about Australia's productivity and living standards

Learn more:

The AICD's update on the draft 5th edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles & Recommendations - https://www.aicd.com.au/good-governance/asx-corporate/corporate-governance-principles-5th-draft-edition.html
The Governing Culture in a Complex World resource discussed in the conversation is also available to access:

Why Director Wellbeing Is a Governance Issue

Saison 1 · Épisode 10

mardi 21 juillet 2026 • Durée 26:57

Directors are expected to make sound judgements on complex issues, often under significant pressure. But how often do boards consider whether directors themselves are in the best position to make those decisions?

In this episode, workplace wellbeing expert Dr Rebecca Chabot explains why director wellbeing is far more than a personal health issue, it's a governance issue. Drawing on neuroscience, Rebecca explores how chronic stress can impair judgement, decision-making and emotional regulation. She shares practical strategies to help directors think more clearly, recover effectively and perform at their best in the boardroom.

We cover:

(01:30) Why wellbeing is fundamental to good governance and better decision-making
05:00) The difference between resilience and simply pushing through
(06:30) The neuroscience behind stress, and how chronic stress changes the way directors think
(08:40) The warning signs that stress is affecting judgement, memory and emotional regulation
(11:30) The role of social connection and psychological safety in effective boardrooms
(13:40) The everyday habits that support clearer thinking, including sleep, movement and recovery
(24:20) What well-functioning boards do differently to create the conditions for better thinking and stronger governance

Learn more:

Dr Rebecca Chabot's website - https://www.purewellnesstasmania.com

Connect:

Dr Rebecca Chabot on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-chabot-phd-maicd-47b689
AICD on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/school/australianinstituteofcompanydirectors/
Kulja Coulston on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kulja-coulston/

How High-Performing Boards Govern Culture

Saison 1 · Épisode 9

mardi 14 juillet 2026 • Durée 28:37

Organisational culture can be a powerful driver of performance, conduct and risk, yet it remains one of the most challenging governance responsibilities facing directors.

In this episode, we're joined by Dr Juliet Bourke, Adjunct Professor at UNSW and Chair of Ovarian Cancer Australia, and Sally Linwood, Corporate Governance Lead at the AICD and lead author of an important new guide, Governing Culture in a Complex World. Drawing on the guide's five principles for governing culture, they explore what effective oversight looks like in practice.

Together, they discuss why culture is a boardroom priority, how directors can develop a deeper understanding of what's happening across their organisation, the indicators boards should be paying attention to, and why human capital expertise deserves a stronger voice in today's boardrooms.

We cover:

(03:10) Why organisational culture has become one of the board's most important governance priorities.
(10:00) Why culture is so difficult to measure, and how boards can identify the "say-do gap".
(11:20) Practical ways directors can gain a more accurate picture of organisational culture through site visits, stakeholder engagement and multiple data sources.
(14:30) How board behaviour, leadership and "tone from the top" shape culture throughout an organisation.
(19:30) What boards should do when culture has drifted off course.

Learn more:

The AICD's guide on Governing Culture in a Complex World - https://www.aicd.com.au/news-media/research-and-reports/culture-governance-principles.html

Connect:

Dr Juliet Bourke on Linkedin - https://au.linkedin.com/in/dr-juliet-bourke-gaicd-44a1824
Sally Linwood on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/sally-linwood-61457448

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