VIC Branch - Promoting cultural diversity in the boardroom

The Victorian Branch of the Asian Australian Lawyers Association (AALA) presents:

          Promoting cultural diversity in the boardroom

The 2026 Board Diversity Index, published by Watermark Search International, the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), and Deloitte Australia, shows that cultural diversity on top ASX 300 company boards has declined, with only 6.5% of directors coming from non-Anglo-Celtic backgrounds in 2026. This event will discuss this finding and the benefits of cultural diversity in boardrooms in a panel discussion.

This event is proudly sponsored and hosted by Hall & Wilcox.

We will be joined by an esteemed panel:

• Vahini Chetty, Partner, Hall & Wilcox
• Andrew Chan, Board Member, Royal Children’s Hospital
• Matt Pritchard, Head of Public Affairs, AICD

Location: Hall & Wilcox, Level 31, Queen & Collins Tower, 376-390 Collins Street (Enter via 100 Queen Street), Melbourne

Please note that Chatham House rules apply, so recording of this event is not permitted.

The panel will be followed by networking drinks and refreshments kindly sponsored by Hall & Wilcox.  

Further details:

Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Time:

5:30pm-6:00pm AEDT (registration)

6:00pm-8:00pm AEDT (panel discussion and networking)

Cost:

Free for AALA members 

$15 for non-members.

Registrations are essential and will close 3 days early. Please provide dietary information in the registration form or via email at vic@aala.org.au