Business reporting leaders

Leadership.
Integrity.
Better thinking and reporting
for a better future.

The Business Reporting Leaders Forum (BRLF) is a leading Australian community shaping the future of strategic business thinking and reporting.

The BRLF convenes senior leaders to explore the intersection of strategy, governance, performance, technology and reporting, advancing better decision-making, organisational resilience and long-term value creation.

OUR PURPOSE

Shaping the Future of Business Reporting Since 2010, the BRLF has been at the forefront of the evolution of business reporting in Australia, including contributing to the development of the global <IR> Framework.
Today, the BRLF's focus extends well beyond reporting frameworks. It brings together senior leaders to advance strategic reporting, integrated thinking and high-quality corporate reporting, connecting strategy, governance, performance and value creation.
Through informed dialogue and collective insight, the BRLF helps shape emerging thinking, policy and practice to support better decisions, stronger organisations and sustainable long-term value.

Our Purpose

We believe high-quality reporting drives trust, accountability and long-term value.

The BRLF brings together leaders from business, investors, professional bodies, policy institutions and regulators to shape the future of corporate reporting in Australia and globally.

Collaborate

A neutral platform for collaboration and collective action.

Influence

Informing policy, regulation and standards with evidence, insight and experience.

Advance

Promoting thing and reporting that supports sustainable value and resilient markets.

Thinking

We believe high-quality thinking and reporting drives trust, accountability and long-term value.

Elevate

Raising the quality and comparability of business reporting.

Enable

Building capability and leadership across organisations and sectors.

Our Work

Shaping the future of business reporting

Through research, policy engagement, thought leadership and collaboration, the BRLF addresses emerging reporting challenges and opportunities that matter most.

Explore Our Priorities

Document Repository
Reporting Standards & Policy
Reporting Standards & Policy

Shaping policy and standards that enhance transparency, relevance and global alignment.

Sustainability-related financial reporting
Sustainability-related financial reporting

Advancing disclosure that supports sustainable outcomes and long-term value.

Assurance & Quality
Assurance & Quality

Promoting quality, integrity and trust in reporting and assurance.

Data, Digital technology & AI-augmentation
Data, Digital technology & AI-augmentation

Exploring the impact of data, digital and emerging technologies on reporting.

Capability & Education
Capability & Education

Building capability and supporting education for better reporting.

Global Engagement & Collaboration
Global Engagement & Collaboration

Connecting with international forums to share insights and influence global dialogue.

Integrated Thinking & Reporting
Integrated Thinking & Reporting

Championing integrated thinking and reporting to connect strategy, performance and value creation.

Who We Convene

A forum for Australia's leading organisations

The BRLF brings together senior leaders from across Australia's business reporting ecosystem to exchange ideas, inform policy and advance better business reporting.

Government
Government, Regulators & Standard Setters
Corporates
Corporates (Listed & Unlisted)
Investors
Investors
Associations
Professional & Industry Associations
Accounting
Accounting & Advisory Firms
Universities
Universities & Research Institutions
ESG
Sustainability Organisations
Public Sector
Public Sector Organisations

Convening Australia's business reporting ecosystem through independent dialogue, collaboration and thought leadership.

Leadership & Governance

Guided by experience. Committed to impact.

The BRLF is governed by a dedicated Board with deep expertise in reporting, governance, policy and sustainability.

John Stanhope
John Stanhope AM
Chair

Highly experienced Chairperson, Non-Executive Director and senior business leader; former Chancellor of Deakin University, Chair of Australia Post, President of the Group of 100, and Chief Financial Officer of Telstra, with extensive experience across corporate leadership, governance and business reporting.

Michael Bray
Michael Bray
Director

Senior corporate reporting and governance specialist; former Big Four Partner and Professor of Practice at Deakin University, with extensive experience spanning corporate reporting, assurance, governance, public policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement.

Elizabeth Prescott
Elizabeth Prescott
Director

Experienced corporate communication and stakeholder engagement professional with a strong background in integrated reporting and integrated thinking, supporting effective communication, stakeholder relationships and organisational value creation.

Dr. Luckmika Perera
Dr. Luckmika Perera
Strategic Advisor & Infrastructure Support

Experienced strategic advisor, academic and business leader providing strategic advice and infrastructure support to the BRLF, with expertise across strategy, governance, education and stakeholder engagement.

Dr. Pei-Jia Lum
Dr. Pei-Jia (PJ) Lum
Research & Communication Support

Academic researcher specialising in corporate disclosure, integrated reporting and value creation, with research experience across corporate reporting, disclosure credibility and assurance. Provides research, communication and administrative support to the BRLF and its activities.