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DIATREME RESOURCES LIMITED Governance Information 2021

Mar 25, 2021

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DIATREME RESOURCES LIMITED Corporate Governance Statement for the Financial Year Ending 31 Dec 2020

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Introduction

The directors and management of Diatreme Resources Limited (“Diatreme” or “the Company”) are committed to following the principles issued by the Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”) underpinning corporate governance best practice.

As detailed in this corporate governance statement, Diatreme considers that its current governance practices largely comply with the ASX recommendations. Where arrangements differ from the recommendations, the directors and management believe this is appropriate to the company’s particular circumstances.

The Company will continuously review the recommendations and decisions will be based on what is in the best interests of shareholders.

ASX Recommendations

The Company has followed the 4[th ] edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Principles and Recommendations (“Principles and Recommendations”).

The table overleaf lists each of the ASX Recommendations and whether the Company is in compliance and was so for the 2020 reporting period. Where the Company considers that it is divergent from the ASX Recommendations, or that it is not practical to comply, there is an explanation of the Company’s reasons provided.

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Principle Comment

Principle Principle Comment
1. Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
1.1. A listed entity should disclose:
(a) the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management; and
(b) those matters expressly reserved to the board and those
delegated to management.
1.2. A listed entity should:
(a) undertake appropriate checks before appointing a person, or
putting forward to security holders a candidate for election, as
a director; and
(b) provide security holders with all material information in its
possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect or
reelect a director.
1.3. A listed entity should have a written agreement with each
director and senior executive setting out the terms of their
appointment.
1.4. The company secretary of a listed entity should be
accountable directly to the board, through the chair, on all
matters to do with the proper functioning of the board.
1.5.A listed entity should:
(a) have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the
board or a relevant committee of the board to set measurable
objectives for achieving gender diversity and to assess
annually both the objectives and the entity’s progress in
achieving them;
(b) disclose that policy or a summary of it; and
The Company has disclosed on its website, under the corporate governance
section, a board charter which outlines the specific responsibilities of the
directors. The Board delegates responsibility for the day-to-day operations
and administration of the Company to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Operating Officer.
A new Non-executive Director was appointed to the Board in August 2020,
and his appointment will be subject to shareholder ratification at the upcoming
Company’s 2021 AGM.
A profile of each director is included in the Annual Report and in any notice of
meeting where a director is standing for re-election.
The Company has a written agreement in place with each director and senior
executive which sets out the term of their appointment. Any material
variations to written agreements with directors are disclosed to the ASX.
Each Director of the Company is able to communicate directly with the
Company Secretary and vice versa.
The Company has disclosed on its website a diversity policy which has the
objective of providing a fair and equitable workplace, free from discrimination
related to age, gender, ethnic, cultural or other personal factors, in which
diversity enhances the Company’s performance and shareholder value.
1. Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
1.1. A listed entity should disclose:
(a) the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management; and
(b) those matters expressly reserved to the board and those
delegated to management.
1.2. A listed entity should:
(a) undertake appropriate checks before appointing a person, or
putting forward to security holders a candidate for election, as
a director; and
(b) provide security holders with all material information in its
possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect or
reelect a director.
1.3. A listed entity should have a written agreement with each
director and senior executive setting out the terms of their
appointment.
1.4. The company secretary of a listed entity should be
accountable directly to the board, through the chair, on all
matters to do with the proper functioning of the board.
1.5.A listed entity should:
(a) have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the
board or a relevant committee of the board to set measurable
objectives for achieving gender diversity and to assess
annually both the objectives and the entity’s progress in
achieving them;
(b) disclose that policy or a summary of it; and







The Company has disclosed on its website, under the corporate governance
section, a board charter which outlines the specific responsibilities of the
directors. The Board delegates responsibility for the day-to-day operations
and administration of the Company to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Operating Officer.
A new Non-executive Director was appointed to the Board in August 2020,
and his appointment will be subject to shareholder ratification at the upcoming
Company’s 2021 AGM.
A profile of each director is included in the Annual Report and in any notice of
meeting where a director is standing for re-election.
The Company has a written agreement in place with each director and senior
executive which sets out the term of their appointment. Any material
variations to written agreements with directors are disclosed to the ASX.
Each Director of the Company is able to communicate directly with the
Company Secretary and vice versa.
The Company has disclosed on its website a diversity policy which has the
objective of providing a fair and equitable workplace, free from discrimination
related to age, gender, ethnic, cultural or other personal factors, in which
diversity enhances the Company’s performance and shareholder value.

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(c) disclose as at the end of each reporting period the measurable
objectives for achieving gender diversity set by the board or a
relevant committee of the board in accordance with the entity’s
diversity policy and its progress towards achieving them, and
either:
(i)
the respective proportions of men and women on the
board, in senior executive positions and across the whole
organization (including how the entity has defined “senior
executive” for these purposes); or
(ii)
if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the Workplace
Gender Equality Act, the entity’s most recent “Gender
Equality Indicators”, as defined in and published under that
Act
1.6. A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of the board, its committees and individual
directors; and
(b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting period
in accordance with that process.
1.7. A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of its senior executives; and
(b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting period
in accordance with that process.

n/a



The establishment of measurable diversity objectives is considered annually
by the Board. Given the Company’s small size, the Board does not think it is
yet appropriate to include measurable objectives in relation to gender. As the
Company grows and requires more employees, the Company will continue to
review this policy and amend as appropriate.
As at 31 December 2020, 14% of all employees were female. There are no
senior executives or female directors on the Board.
Note: Senior executives are defined as the company’s key management personnel,
excluding the non-executive directors.
The Company does not have in place a formal process for evaluation of the
Board, its committees, and individual directors.
However, evaluation of the Board is carried out on a continuing and informal
basis. The Company will put a formal process in place as and when the level
of operations of the Company justifies this.
Performance objectives and business plans for the company are set at least
annually in line with Diatreme’s business strategy. The board monitors
performance against plan and on this basis monitors and assesses the
performance of the Chief Executive Officer
The process in place for monitoring senior executive performance is based on
explicit role accountabilities encompassing regular systematic performance

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Principle Comment

reporting, feedback and formal assessment. This is on an annual basis. There is a strategic review at least annually. Performance evaluation of senior executives has taken place in the financial year and is in accordance with the process as set out above.

Principle Principle Comment
2. Structure the Board to add value
2.1.
The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have a nomination committee which:
(i)
has at three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(ii)
is chaired by an independent director: and disclose:
(iii)
the charter of the committee;
(iv)
members of the committee; and
(v)
as at the end of the reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and the
individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b) if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose the fact
and the processes it employs to address board succession
issues and to ensure that the board has the appropriate skills,
knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable
it to discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively.
2.2.
A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix
setting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board
currently has or is looking to achieve in its membership.
2.3.
A listed entity should disclose:
(a) the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors;
reporting, feedback and formal assessment. This is on an annual basis. There
is a strategic review at least annually.
Performance evaluation of senior executives has taken place in the financial
year and is in accordance with the process as set out above.
The board itself acts as the nomination committee rather than having a
separate committee constituted for that purpose. The directors believe that this
is appropriate in light of the size of the board and the particular circumstances
of the company.
The nominations process involves working within a formal procedure for the
nomination, selection, appointment and re-election of directors.
The size and composition of the board and its mix of skills and capabilities is
expected to change as Diatreme delivers on its strategy and as the company
evolves. The board, as a whole, aims to ensure that it always has an
appropriate diversity of experience and expertise consistent with the objectives
of the company and this is continuously reviewed by the board.
The Company does not utilise a formal matrix however the skills, experience
and expertise of each director, and their respective periods of office, are set
out in the Directors’ Report contained within the Annual Report
2. Structure the Board to add value
2.1.
The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have a nomination committee which:
(i)
has at three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(ii)
is chaired by an independent director: and disclose:
(iii)
the charter of the committee;
(iv)
members of the committee; and
(v)
as at the end of the reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and the
individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b) if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose the fact
and the processes it employs to address board succession
issues and to ensure that the board has the appropriate skills,
knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable
it to discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively.
2.2.
A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix
setting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board
currently has or is looking to achieve in its membership.
2.3.
A listed entity should disclose:
(a) the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors;

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The board itself acts as the nomination committee rather than having a
separate committee constituted for that purpose. The directors believe that this
is appropriate in light of the size of the board and the particular circumstances
of the company.
The nominations process involves working within a formal procedure for the
nomination, selection, appointment and re-election of directors.
The size and composition of the board and its mix of skills and capabilities is
expected to change as Diatreme delivers on its strategy and as the company
evolves. The board, as a whole, aims to ensure that it always has an
appropriate diversity of experience and expertise consistent with the objectives
of the company and this is continuously reviewed by the board.
The Company does not utilise a formal matrix however the skills, experience
and expertise of each director, and their respective periods of office, are set
out in the Directors’ Report contained within the Annual Report

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One director of the Company is considered to be independent, with the n/a remaining two (3) directors of the Company are not considered to be independent.

  • (b) if a director has an interest, position, association or relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board is of the opinion that it does not compromise the independence of the director, the nature of the interest, position, association or relationship in question and an explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and

The Board considers that the current composition of the Board is adequate for the Company's current size and operations and includes an appropriate mix of skills and expertise relevant to the Company's business.

The Company considers that each of the directors possess skills and experience suitable for building the Company. It is the Board's intention to appoint another independent director as and when the size and complexity of its operations changes and a suitable candidate is identified. To assist directors with independent judgement, it is the Board's policy that if a director considers it necessary to obtain independent professional advice to properly discharge the responsibility of their office as a director then, provided the director first obtains approval for incurring such expense from the Chair, the Company will pay the reasonable expenses associated with obtaining such advice.

Principle Principle Comment
(b) if a director has an interest, position, association or relationship
of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board is of the opinion
that it does not compromise the independence of the director,
the nature of the interest, position, association or relationship
in question and an explanation of why the board is of that
opinion; and
(c) the length of service of each director
2.4.
A majority the board of a listed entity should be independent
directors.
2.5.
The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an
independent director and, in particular, should not be the
same person as the CEO of the entity.
n/a One director of the Company is considered to be independent, with the
remaining two (3) directors of the Company are not considered to be
independent.
The Board considers that the current composition of the Board is adequate for
the Company's current size and operations and includes an appropriate mix of
skills and expertise relevant to the Company's business.
The Company considers that each of the directors possess skills and
experience suitable for building the Company. It is the Board's intention to
appoint another independent director as and when the size and complexity of
its operations changes and a suitable candidate is identified.
To assist directors with independent judgement, it is the Board's policy that if
a director considers it necessary to obtain independent professional advice to
properly discharge the responsibility of their office as a director then, provided
the director first obtains approval for incurring such expense from the Chair,
the Company will pay the reasonable expenses associated with obtaining
such advice.
Mr. C Wang was appointed in May 2011, Mr. Y Zhuang was appointed in July
2013, Mr. G Starr was appointed in October 2017, and Mr. Chapman was
appointed in August 2020.
Refer 2.3
The chairman, Mr. G Starr, is currently an independent director.
The CEO of the Company is Mr. N McIntyre.
(c) the length of service of each director
2.4.
A majority the board of a listed entity should be independent
directors.
2.5.
The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an
independent director and, in particular, should not be the
same person as the CEO of the entity.


its operations changes and a suitable candidate is identified.
To assist directors with independent judgement, it is the Board's policy that if
a director considers it necessary to obtain independent professional advice to
properly discharge the responsibility of their office as a director then, provided
the director first obtains approval for incurring such expense from the Chair,
the Company will pay the reasonable expenses associated with obtaining
such advice.
Mr. C Wang was appointed in May 2011, Mr. Y Zhuang was appointed in July
2013, Mr. G Starr was appointed in October 2017, and Mr. Chapman was
appointed in August 2020.
Refer 2.3
The chairman, Mr. G Starr, is currently an independent director.
The CEO of the Company is Mr. N McIntyre.

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2.6.
A listed entity should have a program for inducting new
directors and provide appropriate professional development
opportunities for directors to develop and maintain the skills
and knowledge needed to perform their role as directors
effectively.
3. Promote ethical and responsible decision making
3.1.
A listed entity should articulate and disclose its values
3.2.
A listed entity should
(a) have a code of conduct for its directors, senior executives and
employees; and
(b) ensure that the Board or a committee of the Board is informed
of any material breaches of that code.
3.3.
A listed entity should
(a) have and disclose a whistleblower policy; and
(b) ensure that the Board or a committee of the Board is informed
of any material incidents reported under that policy.




The Board reviews the skills and experience of the directors and ascertains
any shortcomings and development opportunities; it also oversees any
induction and ongoing education requirements.
The Company is committed to conducting its business activities fairly,
honestly with a high level of integrity, and in compliance with all applicable
laws, rules and regulations. The Board, management and employees are
dedicated to high ethical standards, and recognise and support the
Company’s commitment to compliance with these standards.
A code of conduct is available on the Company’s website under the corporate
governance section. The code provides a framework for decisions and actions
promoting ethical conduct in employment.
Any material breaches of the Code of Conduct are reported to the Board
In view of the size of the operations of the Company and limited number of
personnel, this is not deemed necessary

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3.4.
A listed entity should
(a) have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption policy; and
(b) ensure that the Board or a committee of the Board is informed
of any material incidents reported under that policy.
4. Safeguard integrity in financial reporting
4.1.
The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have an audit committee which:
(i) has at least three members, all of whom are non-executive
directors and a majority of whom are independent
directors; and
(ii) is chaired by an independent director, who is not chair of
the board,
and disclose:
(iii) the charter of the committee
(iv) the relevant qualifications and experience of the members
of the committee; and
(v) in relation to each reporting period, the number of times
the committee met throughout the period and the individual
attendances of the members at those meetings; or
(b) if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact and
the processes it employs that independently verify and
safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, including the







n/a
The Company is committed to the highest standards of ethical business
conduct. It currently does not have an anti-bribery and corruption policy but
will look at adopting such a policy
An audit committee is in place and comprises:

one independent and non-executive director, Mr. G Starr, who is
Chairman of the committee, and

two (2) non-independent, non-executive directors, comprising Mr. C
Wang, and Mr. Y Zhuang.
The directors believe that the current structure of the audit committee, as
described above, is appropriate in light of the current size of the board and
the particular circumstances of the company, and therefore full compliance
with this recommendation is not possible. However the directors will review &
implement this recommendation should circumstances change
The audit committee charter is disclosed on the Company’s website whilst the
qualifications and experience of the members are outlined in the directors’
profiles in the Directors’ Report contained within the Annual Report.
During the reporting period, the Audit Committee met on two occasions and
individual attendances of the directors are set out in the Annual Report.

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processes for the appointment and removal of the external
auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement partner.
4.2.
The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the
entity’s financial statements for a financial period, receive from
its CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the
financial records of the entity have been properly maintained
and that the financial statements comply with the appropriate
accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the
financial position and performance of the entity and that the
opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of
risk management and internal control which is operating
effectively.
4.3.
A listed entity should disclose its process to verify the integrity
of any periodic corporate report it releases to the market that
is not audited or reviewed by an external auditor.
5. Make timely and balanced disclosure
5.1.
A listed entity should have and disclose a written policy for
complying with its continuous disclosure obligations under
listing rule 3.1.
5.2.
A listed entity should ensure that its board receives copies of
all material market announcements promptly after they have
been made.
5.3.
A listed entity that gives a new and substantive investor or
analyst presentation should release a copy of the presentation
materials on the ASX Market Announcements Platform ahead
of the presentation.




The Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer have provided
the Board with the appropriate assurances in relation to full year and half year
statutory financial reports during the reporting period.
Any such periodic corporate report is signed off by the Non-executive Chairman
and or Board
A continuous disclosure policy is disclosed on the Company’s website.
The Company Sectary is responsible for ensuring the Board is provided with
all material market announcements promptly after they have been made.
All substantive investor or analyst presentations were released on the ASX
Markets Announcement Platform ahead of such presentations.

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6. Respect the rights of security holders
6.1.
A listed entity should provide information about itself and its
governance to investors via its website.
6.2.
A listed entity should design and implement an investor
relations program to facilitate effective two-way
communication with investors.
6.3.
A listed entity should disclose the policies and processes it
has in place to facilitate and encourage participation at
meetings of security holders.
6.4.
A listed entity should ensure that all substantive resolutions at
a meeting of security holders are decided by a poll rather than
by a show of hands.



The Company’s website www.diatreme.com.au provides information on the
Company including its background, objectives, projects and contact details.
The corporate governance page provides access to documents such as the
board and committee charters, securities trading policy and diversity policy.
ASX announcements, company reports and presentations are uploaded to the
website following release to the ASX and editorial content is updated at least
quarterly.
The Company has not established a formal Shareholder communication
strategy. However it actively communicates with its Shareholders in order to
identify their expectations and actively promotes Shareholder involvement in
the Company.
It achieves this by posting on its website copies of all information lodged with
the ASX. Shareholders with internet access are encouraged to provide their
email addresses in order to receive electronic copies of information distributed
by the Company. Alternatively, hard copies of information distributed by the
Company are available on request.
The Board encourages the attendance of shareholders at shareholders’
meetings and sets the time and place of each meeting to promote maximum
attendance by shareholders.
All substantive resolutions at securityholder meetings were decided by a poll
rather than a show of hands.

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6.5.
A listed entity should give security holders the option to
receive communications from, and send communications to,
the entity and its security register electronically.
7. Recognise and manage risk
7.1.
The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of
which:
(i) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(ii) is chaired by an independent director;
and disclose:
(iii) the charter of the committee;
(iv) the members of the committee; and
(v) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times
the committee met throughout the period and the individual
attendances of the members at those meetings; or
(b) if it does not have a risk committee or committees that satisfy
a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it employs for
overseeing the entity’s risk management framework.
7.2.
The board or a committee of the board should:
(a) review the entity’s risk management framework at least
annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and
(b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such a
review has taken place.

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The Company welcomes electronic communication from its shareholders via
the publicised email address [email protected]. In addition, details
of ASX announcements and company reports are distributed to interested
parties via email as well as being uploaded to the website.
The Company’s share registry also engages with shareholders electronically
and makes available a range of relevant forms on its website.
The Company has an informal risk oversight and management policy and
internal compliance and control system.
The Board does not currently have formal procedures in place but is aware of
the various risks that affect the Company and its particular business. As the
Company develops, the Board will develop appropriate procedures to deal
with risk oversight and management and internal compliance, taking into
account the size of the Company and the stage of development of its projects.

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7.3.
A listed entity should disclose:
(a) if it has an internal audit function, how the function is structured
and what role it performs; or
(b) if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and the
processes it employs for evaluating and continually improving
the effectiveness of its risk management and internal control
processes.
7.4.
A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material
exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability
risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage
those risks.
8. Remunerate fairly and responsibly
8.1.
The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have a remuneration committee which:
(i) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(ii) is chaired by an independent director;
and disclose:
(iii) the charter of the committee;
(iv) the members of the committee; and
(v) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times
the committee met throughout the period and the individual
attendances of the members at those meetings; or
The Company does not have a formal internal audit function however the
audit committee oversees the effectiveness of risk management and internal
control processes.
The Company does not currently have any material exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability risks.
A remuneration committee is in place and comprises Mr. G Starr (Chairman)
who is an independent director and Mr. C Wang, who is a non-independent
director.
The directors believe that the current structure of the audit committee, as
described above, is appropriate in light of the current size of the board and
the particular circumstances of the company, and therefore full compliance
with this recommendation is not possible.
The remuneration committee charter is disclosed on the Company’s website
whilst the qualifications and experience of the members are outlined in the
directors’ profiles in the Directors’ Report contained within the Annual Report.
During the reporting period, the remuneration committee members did not
meet formally on any occasion but held discussions on one occasion.
7.3.
A listed entity should disclose:
(a) if it has an internal audit function, how the function is structured
and what role it performs; or
(b) if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and the
processes it employs for evaluating and continually improving
the effectiveness of its risk management and internal control
processes.
7.4.
A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material
exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability
risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage
those risks.
8. Remunerate fairly and responsibly
8.1.
The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have a remuneration committee which:
(i) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(ii) is chaired by an independent director;
and disclose:
(iii) the charter of the committee;
(iv) the members of the committee; and
(v) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times
the committee met throughout the period and the individual
attendances of the members at those meetings; or

n/a






The Company does not have a formal internal audit function however the
audit committee oversees the effectiveness of risk management and internal
control processes.
The Company does not currently have any material exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability risks.
A remuneration committee is in place and comprises Mr. G Starr (Chairman)
who is an independent director and Mr. C Wang, who is a non-independent
director.
The directors believe that the current structure of the audit committee, as
described above, is appropriate in light of the current size of the board and
the particular circumstances of the company, and therefore full compliance
with this recommendation is not possible.
The remuneration committee charter is disclosed on the Company’s website
whilst the qualifications and experience of the members are outlined in the
directors’ profiles in the Directors’ Report contained within the Annual Report.
During the reporting period, the remuneration committee members did not
meet formally on any occasion but held discussions on one occasion.

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(b) if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose that fact
and the processes it employs for setting the level and
composition of remuneration for directors and senior
executives and ensuring that such remuneration is appropriate
and not excessive.
8.2.
A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and
practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive
directors and the remuneration of executive directors and
other senior executives.
8.3.
A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration
scheme should:
(a) have a policy on whether participants are permitted to
enter into transactions (whether through the use of
derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of
participating in the scheme; and
(b) disclose that policy or a summary of it.
n/a


The structure of non-executive director remuneration is clearly distinguishable
from that of executive directors and other senior executives. A copy of the
Company’s remuneration policy is available on the website.
The remuneration packages applicable to directors are detailed in the
Remuneration Report which forms part of the Directors’ Report in the
Annual Report
Directors are prohibited from entering into transactions which limit the risk of
participating in unvested entitlements under any equity-based remuneration
scheme.
The securities trading policy is disclosed on the Company’s website under the
Corporate Governance section.

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