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Opinion and speeches

ACSI often writes about current ESG-related issues in a number of publications. You can read our opinion pieces and speeches here.

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Looking to the next 25 years of stewardship – speech

In her opening address to the 2026 ACSI Conference, President Debby Blakey reflects on a quarter century of collective investor stewardship and looks ahead to the challenges and opportunities shaping markets. She calls on investors, companies and leaders to show courage and accountability in building long-term value.
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Governance is part of Australia’s economic infrastructure – speech

In her opening remarks to the 2026 ACSI Conference, CEO Louise Davidson reflects on 25 years of investor stewardship and the importance of strong governance in uncertain times. She highlights the role investors, companies and policymakers play in supporting resilient markets and long-term outcomes for super fund members.
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Keeping sight of a true north: financial materiality – speech

At the recent ACSI conference CEO Louise Davidson outlined how Australia's unique corporate governance landscape has worked well for investors and companies. What's more, she outlined research revealing that superfund members strongly support the work ACSI and its members do to safeguard their retirement savings as active owners.
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Forget the noise, investors are always focussed on value

If an issue could impact a company’s performance or strengthen its value, it will be squarely in the focus of investors. None of this is about politics or following a fad. It’s just good business.
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Josh Frydenberg’s regulations targeting proxy advisers a strange priority

Proxy advisers play a crucial role in facilitating informed shareholder voting. So why has Josh Frydenberg taken aim at them, with no consultation?
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Investors want COP26 global consensus to tackle climate risk

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