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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 comple... more

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Government boards play a critical role in delivering long-term outcomes for communities. But while many governance fundamentals remain the same, directors unfamiliar with the public sector often discover the operating environment differs significantl... more

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... more

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 sh... more

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, Ch... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Nelson
Associate Professor of energy governance
Independent energy governance expert
Episode: Why Boards Need To Rethink Energy
Mark Thirlwell
Chief Economist, Australian Institute of Company Directors
AICD
Episode: The Economic Forces Every Board Should Be Watching
Philip Lowe
Chair of ASX advisory group for the Principles review; former governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia
ASX Governance Advisory Group; former Reserve Bank of Australia
Episode: Dr Philip Lowe: Why the ASX Governance Principles Need a Reset
Rebecca Chabot
workplace well-being expert
Independent consultant / neuroscience-informed wellbeing strategist
Episode: Why Director Wellbeing Is a Governance Issue
Sally Linwood
Corporate governance lead at the AICD and lead author of Governing Culture in a Complex World
AICD
Episode: How High-Performing Boards Govern Culture
Juliet Bourke
Adjunct professor at UNSW; chair of Ovarian Cancer Australia
University of New South Wales; Ovarian Cancer Australia
Episode: How High-Performing Boards Govern Culture
Karen Mundine
CEO of Reconciliation Australia
Reconciliation Australia
Episode: How Boards Can Drive Meaningful Reconciliation in 2026
Nicholas Davis
Professor, Co-Director of the Human Technology Institute (HDI) at University of Technology Sydney
University of Technology Sydney
Episode: The Three Questions Directors Need to Ask About AI Adoption
Joy Harcup
Executive coach specialising in chairs, chief executives and directors
Independent
Episode: Boardroom Dynamics Under Pressure: Why Culture and Candour Matter

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Bennett Mason
Host of Director Download with involvement in governance education.
Kulja Coulston
Co-host and Host of Director Download focusing on governance discussions.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Essential listening for directors

    I came across this last week and I’m already a huge fan. Governance is a complex issue but the presenters distil the issues down to make them understandable and entertaining.

    Highly recommended if you’re a director or thinking of becoming o.

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    Andy HFR
    Australia2 months ago

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Why Boards Need To Rethink Energy
Q: How should boards approach weather-related risk and the tenor gap in energy contracts?
Boards should consider the changing risk profile due to weather, push for contracts that reflect these risks, and address tenor gaps with mechanisms that balance supplier needs with long-term, affordable energy for customers and new infrastructure investments.
Why Boards Need To Rethink Energy
Q: What was changing and why has energy moved from a management issue to a board-level governance issue?
Decarbonization, the rise of behind-the-meter generation, and more complex risk profiles mean boards must actively engage in energy strategy, including how energy is procured, stored, and potentially sold, rather than leaving it to procurement.
Why Director Wellbeing Is a Governance Issue
Q: What does the evidence show about the link between personal well-being and decision-making quality?
Personal well-being forms the foundation for clear thinking because brain health—especially the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus—drives problem solving, emotional regulation, and memory; when people are chronically stressed or unwell, decision-making deteriorates.
Why Director Wellbeing Is a Governance Issue
Q: When we talk about well-being, what is it and why should directors and boards take it seriously?
Well-being is the ability of each individual on the board to operate at their best, integrating physical and mental health; it underpins high-quality decision-making and a healthy governance environment.
How Boards Can Drive Meaningful Reconciliation in 2026
Q: How can boards distinguish between activity and real impact in RAPs?
Boards should require clear upfront intention, define milestones and measurable outcomes, focus on impact and outcomes rather than outputs, and ensure ongoing scrutiny and accountability, including bringing in external expertise as needed to deepen understanding and governance capability.

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This show focuses on governance, boardroom dynamics, and strategic risk management for directors and executives. Across recent episodes, topics include board culture and candour under pressure, crisis preparedness and communications, integrating AI and neuroscience into governance, climate reporting regimes, cyber risk, and navigating uncertainty with scenario planning and wargaming. Guests are high-profile governance practitioners and subject-matter experts who offer practical frameworks, playbooks, and real-world anecdotes to help directors act decisively in fast-moving environments. A standout pattern is bridging rigorous governance theory with actionable steps for boards facing regulatory change, technology disruption, and geopolitical ... more

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