Governance and financials

BSL is committed to achieving the highest standards of corporate governance. We believe that accountability and transparency through our corporate governance framework are central to BSL’s mission of pursuing lasting change to create a more compassionate and just society so that everyone can thrive.

Corporate governance framework

Lady Southey AC is Patron of BSL.

The Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne presides over the Annual General Meeting.

The following diagram outlines the structure underpinning BSL’s governance.

Diagram showing BSL's governance: Members, The Board, Committees, Executive Director, Executive Team

Our Members

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Up to 40 Charter Members, including the Executive Director, are permitted under BSL’s Constitution.

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Life membership has been conferred on a number of members who have given significant service to BSL.

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The Board and Executive Team

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The Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction and establishing the policies of BSL.

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The Executive Team is responsible for the implementation of organisational strategies, development of policies and management of issues and of the performance of the organisation.

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Annual Report

Download the BSL Annual Report 2021 (PDF, 6000 KB)

Financial Report

Download the BSL Financial Report 2021 (PDF, 2000 KB)