Consultation and communication

We contribute to policy development and discussions on specific topics through submissions and representations to government, regulators, industry and advocacy organisations.

Each year, we seek stakeholder views about our CR Reporting. A wide range of stakeholders are interested in our Report, including our employees, industry peers, CR performance analysts, regulators, government, Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), unions, customers and shareholders. Feedback gives us useful information to improve the content, readability and usefulness of the Report. The diversity of our stakeholders' interests presents a challenge.

Encouraging debate and dialogue

The complex global and regional issues facing business, governments, civil society and communities today, cannot be solved by one party acting alone. Therefore, we value the opportunity to engage in debate and dialogue, and sometimes to work, with key stakeholders.

Our sponsorship of the National Press Club  luncheon address helps provide a national forum for discussing public policy issues in Australia.

The National is a program partner of Green Capital, an initiative of the Total Environment Centre. Green Capital is a campaign that seeks to build relationships and facilitate dialogue between corporate, government, community, academic and other stakeholder groups on corporate social responsibility issues. Green Capital hosts a range of forums in Melbourne and Sydney and can be contacted directly via green.capital@tec.org.au.

Shareholder communication and continuous disclosure

The National aims to be open and transparent with all stakeholders, including the owners of the business - the shareholders.