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Director Download

Australian Institute of Company Directors

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 16

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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19/08/2026
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18/08/2026
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Why Boards Need To Rethink Energy

Season 1 · Episode 13

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • Duration 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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