Policy & Advocacy

The Policy & Advocacy program progresses RIAA’s mission by advocating and influencing the rapidly evolving policy environment for Responsible Investment – one of the four strategic pillars of the RIAA strategy.

Policy & Advocacy program goals

Lift and embed minimum mandated standards of responsible investment in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Influence global responsible investment norms to lift standards of investment practice, where relevant to our region.
Leverage the expertise and experience of RIAA’s staff and members in support of RIAA’s policy objectives.
Enhance RIAA’s policy and advocacy outcomes through strategic collaboration with other stakeholders such as members and peer organisations.
Ensure the ability to influence decision-makers through building RIAA’s profile as the authority on responsible investment in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

How we achieve our goals

RIAA Policy Platforms

Published ahead of Australian and New Zealand elections, RIAA’s policy platforms provide an outline of RIAA’s high-level policy areas for action to the respective Government.

Submissions

Submissions to policy or legislative reform consultation processes. RIAA’s submissions are public.

Op-eds or blogs

RIAA publishes thought leadership articles to raise awareness and drive discussions on responsible investment and its impact.

Quotes to the media

RIAA offers expert commentary on responsible investment issues, influencing public discourse and industry practices.

Informed members

RIAA members are informed through regular communications including newsletters and webinars.

Direct advocacy

RIAA advocates directly with policymakers and stakeholders involved in the political process, influencing decisions on responsible investment and sustainability.

Policy Platforms

RIAA Policy Platform Australia 2025

RIAA’s Policy Platform outlines key actions for the Australian Government, including 9 policy priorities and 2 principles.

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RIAA Policy Platform Aotearoa New Zealand 2023

Ten policy priorities to develop a robust sustainable finance sector, to ensure Kiwi businesses, investors and communities remain a competitive force in attracting global capital.

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Latest submissions

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NZ – NZ Finance and Expenditure Committee – Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty to Provide Financial Services) Amendment Bill

RIAA's submission to the NZ Government’s Finance and Expenditure Committee in relation to the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty to Provide Financial Services) Amendment Bill, aka the anti- “woke banking” bill.

ISSB – Amendments to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Disclosures

RIAA's response to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Exposure Draft proposing targeted amendments to IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures.

For all policy enquiries please contact:

Email:

policy@responsibleinvestment.org

Latest Policy & Regulation updates

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ASIC – Australia’s evolving capital markets

Response to ASIC on "Australia’s evolving capital markets: A discussion paper on the dynamics between public and private markets."

OHCHR – Response on role of the financial sector in eradicating contemporary forms of slavery

Response to the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR) to inform next thematic report on the role of financial sector in preventing and addressing contemporary forms of slavery. RIAA referred to and relied on the UN PRI’s response to the same call for input.

AU Anti-Slavery Commissioner - RIAA response to proposed strategic plan

Input into the development of a strategic plan for the Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner, covering priorities for the Commissioner’s work, principal objectives for priority areas, key actions to take, and measurement of progress.