Recommended external governance resources

Australian Securities and Investment Commission What does the law expect of you personally?

A summary guide from ASIC on the main legal duties for company directors

Australian Securities and Investment Commission Financial reports

A summary of ASIC's requirements for financial reporting for companies 

Australian Council of Super Investors /UTS Board Effectiveness and Performance: The State of Play in Corporate Australia and Abroad

Principle 2 of the ASX's Corporate Governance Principles recommends the disclosure of the process for evaluating board performance.  This excellent study compares the state of board evaluation in 30 of Australia's largest companies and abroad.  Table 3.2 A is recommended as a succinct description of the benefits of board evaluation and Table 3.2 B as a best practice template for board evaluation.  Table 6.2 A is a useful description of the characteristics of effective vs dysfunctional boards 

Australian Institute of Company Directors Directorship Opportunities

AICD provides an opportunity for organisations to seek qualified directors through their Directorship Opportunities service. Organisations may target candidates with specific skills, and enthusiasm for your organisation's purpose.  There is currently no fee for this service, but you must set up an organisational log in. 

ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations

A guide to the eight Corporate Governance Principles, including the 2010 recommendations. Prepared by the ASX Corporate Governance Council

Chartered Secretaries Australia  Governance and Risk Management: sustainable organisations 

Highly recommended guide to integrating Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) developed by Chartered Secretaries Australia and SAI Global

KPMG Manage the future through scenario planning

Useful guide from KPMG on scenario planning, including scenario planning principles, how to conduct a scenario planning excerise and using scenario planning to improve Governance, Risk and Compliance  

NSW Ombudsman Improving probity standards for funded organisations

Report highlighting the need for more consistent approaches to probity in funded organisations in NSW

Western Australian Government Principles of Good Corporate Governance for Western Australian Public Sector Boards and Committees 

An excellent guide to public sector governance which includes over 30 interactive tools and templates to assist governance implementation (free registration required for some resources)