ASFI’s submission to Treasury’s second consultation on Sustainable Investment Product Labelling- Policy Design expresses support for the direction of Treasury’s proposals while noting that it was important not to overstate what product labelling can achieve.

ASFI’s submission to the Australian Government’s General Review of ChAFTA focuses on how trade policy settings can better support sustainable investment, emerging green industries and cross-border capital flows between Australia and China.

ASFI’s submission to the UK Transition Finance Council’s second consultation on entity-level transition finance reflects a consistent ASFI position: transition finance is only credible when it is anchored in real-economy change.

ASFI outlines key design principles for Australia’s $1.1bn Cleaner Fuels Program, focusing on taxonomy alignment, cost-effective abatement and policy settings to unlock low-carbon liquid fuels.

ASFI’s submission to DFAT’s Southeast Asia FTAs modernisation review, outlining priorities to support green trade, sustainable investment and regional capital flows

ACSI, ASFI and RIAA have responded to the ACCC’s consideration of class exemptions to improve business productivity. We recommend the ACCC consider a sustainability-related class exemption, modelled on the UK approach, to provide clear legal certainty for low-risk cooperation that delivers environmental and productivity benefits.

ASFI has lodged its submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources on the design of the National Reconstruction Fund’s Net Zero Fund.

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) has lodged its submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s consultation on Implementing Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2024–2030.

ASFI has responded to Treasury’s Draft Transition Planning Guidance, supporting clear and internationally aligned standards to help businesses develop credible transition plans. Our submission calls for stronger principles, clarity on government direction, use of the Australian taxonomy, funding disclosure, robust First Nations engagement, and clear guardrails on carbon credits.

ASFI’s submission highlights the importance of clear, Paris-aligned guidance for credible transition planning, recommending stronger safeguards on taxonomies and capital expenditure alignment to ensure finance supports genuine decarbonisation.

ASFI has responded to the Climate Change Authority’s 2025 Issues Paper, emphasising the link between climate change and productivity, the need for strong policy signals to unlock investment in mitigation and adaptation, and the role of supportive regulatory settings. Our submission highlights reforms to drive decarbonisation, resilience, and capital flows towards Australia’s net zero transition.

ASFI has lodged its submission to Treasury’s consultation on Sustainable Investment Product Labels. We support a flexible, credible framework that improves transparency, reduces greenwashing, and aligns with international approaches. The submission sets out three core principles; flexibility, integrity and international alignment, to strengthen consumer trust and grow Australia’s sustainable finance market.

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Productivity Commission’s consultation on ‘Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation.’

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Australian Accounting Standards Board’s exposure draft of proposed amendments to the S2 standard.

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the TNFD’s discussion paper on nature transition plans. Nature loss poses considerable systemic and organisational risks to financial institutions. In this regard, we welcome the focus from the TNFD on nature transition plans, including the recommendations that organisations seek to move towards integrated transition plans (covering a range of sustainability issues) in time.

ASFI has made a submission to ASIC’s consultation paper on its proposed regulatory guidance for sustainability reporting.

Over the last year, a Joint Parliamentary Committee has been conducting an inquiry into First Nations self-determination. The Committee’s report was released earlier this month and garnered a strong response from First Nations groups. In this piece we outline ASFI’s analysis of the report and our recommendations for next steps.

ASFI welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to Australia’s Carbon Leakage review.

ASFI welcomes the opportunity to respond to consultations on the establishment of a new ‘Front Door’ for major transformational investments, announced as part of the Future Made in Australia package.

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) is pleased to respond to Treasury consultations in relation to the National Competition Policy (NCP).

ASFI welcomes the ACCC’s draft guide as a positive step for sustainability-related collaboration.

Treasury is seeking feedback on its current proposals for implementing a Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive and Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive. Both incentives form part of the Government’s Future Made in Australia package.

ASFI welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources’ consultation on green metals.

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is seeking submissions to guide policy development to support an Australian green metals industry and contribute to a Future Made in Australia.

Read ASFI’s submission to the Inquiry into economic self-determination and opportunities for First Nations Australians.

The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs is currently seeking submissions to the Inquiry into Economic Self-Determination and Opportunities for First Nations Australians.

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) welcomes the opportunity to provide input and feedback to the Parliament of South Australia Natural Resources Committee’s Inquiry on Environmental, Social & Governance.

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) welcomes the opportunity to provide input and feedback on the Australian Government’s plan to progress Nature Positive law reforms.

We commend ASX's efforts to revise its Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations to align with evolving corporate responsibility and transparency standards. In response to the proposed reforms, we want to emphasise the importance of elevating First Nations perspectives within the governance framework and disclosure practices outlined in the consultation paper.

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is currently inviting feedback on its proposed fifth edition of the Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations.

ASFI welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback in relation to the Australian Government’s consultation paper on design options for the Your Future Your Super (YFYS) Annual Superannuation Performance Test.

The Australian Government is seeking public comment on proposed options to reform the Your Future Your Super (YFYS) Performance Test.

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) welcomes the publication of the Government’s National Adaptation Plan Issues Paper, alongside the first pass National Climate Risk Assessment.

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) and Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) welcome the opportunity to provide input and feedback on the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures’ (TNFD) additional guidance for financial institutions.

ASFI welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Indigenous Procurement Policy consultation review.

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Australian Accounting Standards Board’s exposure draft climate disclosure standards.

The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) is consulting on draft standards to adopt the global baseline sustainability standards (IFRS S2 and parts of IFRS S1) in Australia.

The Government has committed to introduce standardised, internationally-aligned reporting requirements for businesses to make disclosures that support better transparency and accountability for investors and consumers. This will be a multi-phase consultation with the new rules expected to commence from FY 2024-25.

Find ASFI’s submission to the Australian Government’s First Nations Clean Energy Strategy consultation paper.

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Exposure Draft of the Climate-related financial disclosure legislation.

Find ASFI’s submission on the Agriculture and Land Sectoral Plan.

Read ASFI’s submission to the Government’s Sustainable Finance Strategy Consultation.

After two years of iterative development, on 18 September 2023, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) published its final (v1.0) recommendations for nature-related risk management and disclosure. Read our “ASFI explainer” for the final recommendations.

ASFI contributed to a joint submission to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) on proposed priorities for its next two-year work plan together with 15 peak professional, industry and investors bodies in Australia.

In July 2023, the Australian Treasury invited feedback on its second consultation paper on Climate-related Disclosures. ASFI supports the introduction of mandatory climate disclosures for the Australian market. A robust and workable climate disclosures framework will help financial institutions make better decisions, firms understand and manage climate risk and opportunity, and regulators combat greenwashing.

Find ASFI’s submission to the Climate Change Authority’s consultation on “Setting, tracking and achieving Australia’s emissions reduction targets”.

Read ASFI’s submission to the Nature Repair Market (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2023.