Event Details:

Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm AEST (Canb, Melb, Syd)
Cost:  AIHS Member Exclusive: Complimentary | Non Member: Become a member to join this webinar
Format: Two hour Zoom webinar

Event Speakers:

Cameron Montgomery - Panel Facilitator


    
Louise Davidson AM | Chief Executive Officer, Australian Council of Superannuation Investors

Louise Davidson has dedicated her career to creating long-term value for Australian superannuation fund beneficiaries, with a strong focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Since 2015, she has served as CEO of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI), leading its company engagement, research, and policy advocacy efforts. With over 30 years in financial services and ESG, she has driven improvements in board diversity, climate risk management, and human rights. Previously, she was Investment Manager, ESG at Cbus. Louise co-founded the Mother’s Day Classic, raising over $50 million for breast and ovarian cancer research. In 2019, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.   She is a director of Chief Executive Women, the chair of the Client Advisory Board for EOS at Federated Hermes, and has held directorship roles with the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the International Integrated Reporting Initiative.



Rebecca Sostarko - General Counsel | Director - Work, Health and Safety

Rebecca Sostarko is Director of Work, Health and Safety at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (‘ACCI’) where she leads national advocacy on WHS, workers’ compensation and associated regulatory reform. Rebecca currently serves as one of two Members of Safe Work Australia who represent the interests of employers. She also sits on several key WHS-related boards and committees, including the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Council, Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme and co-chairs the National Employers’ WHS Forum. 

Prior to her current role, Rebecca worked in WHS policy for almost ten years at Master Builders Australia, where she sat on a number of national consultative committees, such as those facilitated by the Australian Building and Construction Commission, Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner, Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency, Fair Work Commission and Standards Australia.   
Rebecca holds a Masters of Juris Doctor (UC), a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (ANU) and is admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in the Australian Capital Territory.  

Prior to working in policy and advocacy, Rebecca practiced as a Construction Dispute Resolution lawyer and tutored in Construction Law at the University of Canberra.  She was also the director of a family-owned building company for over a decade which provided her with an in-depth understanding of the building industry and associated regulatory issues and challenges faced by small businesses.


One more panelist to be announced.