Governance & CoSec

Governance, risk and company secretarial support that gives boards confidence

When governance obligations outgrow the team

For many organisations, governance responsibilities grow gradually. Then a point arrives where the existing team can no longer carry the governance burden alone.

Source helps organisations understand where governance capability needs to be strengthened, then provides the right combination of company secretarial expertise, governance support and specialist capability to close those gaps with confidence.

Appointed capability, not advisory reports

Source provides accountable governance support that becomes part of the organisation’s governance infrastructure.

Our support includes:

Appointed company secretary services
ASX Listing Rule obligations and continuous disclosure
Board paper drafting and review
AGM planning and management
Multi-entity governance and reporting
ASIC interactions and regulatory obligations

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A practical guide for effective governance

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Governance is part of enterprise risk

Strong governance supports better decision-making across the organisation. Board effectiveness, compliance, legal obligations and organisational risk are closely connected.

Source brings governance together with legal, compliance, privacy and HR capability, helping organisations strengthen governance as part of a broader legal and enterprise risk approach.

How the engagement works

Understand your governance position

We start by assessing governance maturity, current responsibilities and the obligations facing your organisation.

Build the right governance model

Every organisation has different governance requirements. Support may include governance reviews, practical resources, or ongoing governance support.

Access the right
capability

Whether you’re preparing for an IPO, strengthening board governance or managing complex reporting obligations, you’ll have access to capability that reflects your organisation’s needs.

Strengthen capability over time

As your organisation grows and governance expectations evolve, Source helps you build stronger governance capability and confidence across the board.

Frequently asked questions about governance support

What does appointed company secretary mean in practice?

Source’s company secretary capability is formally appointed and accountable to the board. Directors and executives have a dedicated governance partner who is responsible for supporting ongoing governance obligations.

How is this different from a governance advisory engagement?

Many governance advisors provide recommendations and reports. Source provides ongoing governance capability and helps manage the governance cycle, not just review it.

We already have a General Counsel. Do we still need Source?

Many General Counsel teams are stretched across legal priorities. Source provides specialist governance, company secretarial and compliance capability that allows internal legal teams to remain focused on strategic legal work.

Can you support an IPO?

Yes. IPO readiness, governance preparation and board capability development are common reasons organisations engage Source.

100+

professionals

Experts across legal, HR, risk and compliance

4 offices across Australia

We are based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth

15+

years of experience

Helping growth and medium-sized enterprises

Built for organisations strengthening their governance capability

If governance risk is increasing faster than governance capability, it’s usually time to strengthen the infrastructure supporting the board.

Source is a strong fit if:

The board has identified governance capability gaps
Governance responsibilities are becoming more complex
Directors need greater confidence in governance processes
Existing governance resources need specialist support
Reporting obligations continue to grow
Governance capability needs to evolve alongside the organisation

In your words

Our clients explain what it’s like to have expert support built into their business – flexible, practical, and always on their side.

“Source has provided invaluable company secretarial and governance support to the Port Hedland International Airport for a number of years now, most recently during a period of significant transformation and growth as we navigated the impacts of COVID-19, while at the same time undertaking a significant terminal redevelopment program. The team consistently demonstrates a proactive approach to Board-related matters and governance obligations, and provides quality and timely advice, ensuring smooth functioning of Board processes and decision making.”

"One of the standout qualities of Source is their responsiveness and reliability. Whenever we reach out to them, they are quick to address our queries and provide timely assistance. Their commitment to excellent customer service has made them a trusted partner for our business. I highly recommend Source Governance for reliable and knowledgeable company secretarial support."