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EDEN INNOVATIONS LTD Governance Information 2017

Sep 28, 2017

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Appendix 4G porate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Key

Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3[1]

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Introduced 01/07/14 Amended 02/11/15

Name of entity

Eden Innovations Ltd

ABN / ARBN
58 109 200 900
Financial year ended:
58 109 200 900 30 June 2017

Our corporate governance statement[2] for the above period above can be found at:[3]

☐ These pages of our annual report:

☒ This URL on our website: http://www.edeninnovations.com/governance/

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 28 September 2017 and has been approved by the board.

The annexure includes a key to where our corporate governance disclosures can be located.

Date: 28 September 2017

Print name: Aaron Gates

Signature:

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Company Secretary

1 Under Listing Rule 4.7.3, an entity must lodge w ith ASX a completed Appendix 4G at the same time as it lodges its annual report w ith ASX.

Listing Rule 4.10.3 requires an entity that is included in the official list as an ASX Listing to include in its annual report either a corporate governance statement that meets the requirements of that rule or the URL of the page on its w ebsite where such a statement is located. The corporate governance statement must disclose the extent to w hich the entity has follow ed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during the reporting period. If the entity has not follow ed a recommendation for any part of the reporting period, its corporate governance statement must separately identify that recommendation and the period during w hich it w as not followed and state its reasons for not following the recommendation and w hat (if any) alternative governance practices it adopted in lieu of the recommendation during that period.

Under Listing Rule 4.7.4, if an entity chooses to include its corporate governance statement on its w ebsite rather than in its annual report, it must lodge a copy of the corporate governance statement w ith ASX at the same time as it lodges its annual report w ith ASX. The corporate governance statement must be current as at the effective date specified in that statement for the purposes of rule 4.10.3.

2 “Corporate governance statement” is defined in Listing Rule 19.12 to mean the statement referred to in Listing Rule 4.10.3 w hich discloses the extent to w hich an entity has follow ed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during a particular reporting period.

3 Mark w hichever option is correct and then complete the page number(s) of the annual report, or the URL of the w eb page, w here the entity’s corporate governance statement can be found. You can, if you w ish, delete the option w hich is not applicable. Throughout this form, w here you are given tw o or more options to select, you can, if you w ish, delete any option w hich is not applicable and just retain the option that is applicable. If you select an option that includes “OR” at the end of the selection and you delete the other options, you can also, if you w ish, delete the “OR” at the end of the selection.

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 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.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
… and information about the respective roles and responsibilities of
our board and management (including those matters expressly
reserved to the board and those delegated to management):
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
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 re-elect a director.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement
☐at [insert location]

OR

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement with each director
and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement
☐at [insert location]

OR

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
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.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement
☐at [insert location]

OR

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

4 If you have followed all of the Council’s recommendations in full for the whole of the period above, you can, if you wish, delete this column from the form and re-format it.

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
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
(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:
(1) the respective proportions of men and women on the
board, in senior executive positions and across the
whole organisation (including how the entity has defined
“senior executive” for these purposes); or
(2) 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.
… the fact that we have a diversity policy that complies with
paragraph (a):
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
… and a copy of our diversity policy or a summary of it:
☐at [insert location]
… and the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance with our
diversity policy and our progress towards achieving them:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or (2):
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
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.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
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.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 2 - STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE
2.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a nomination committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) 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 nomination committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs to address board
succession issues and to ensure that the board has the
appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience,
independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its
duties and responsibilities effectively.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a nomination committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
☐at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a nomination committee and the
processes we employ to address board succession issues and to
ensure that the board has the appropriate balance of skills,
knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable it to
discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
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.
… our board skills matrix:
☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
2.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors;
(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.
… the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors:
☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
… and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b):
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
… and the length of service of each director:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent
directors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
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.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
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.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
PRINCIPLE 3 – ACT ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
3.1 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a code of conduct for its directors, senior executives
and employees; and
(b)
disclose that code or a summary of it.
… our code of conduct or a summary of it:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☒athttp://www.edeninnovations.com/governance/
☐an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have an audit committee which:
(1) has at least three members, all of whom are non-
executive directors and a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the
chair of the board,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the relevant qualifications and experience of the
members of the committee; and
(5) 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 processes for the appointment and removal of the
external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement
partner.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have an audit committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
☐at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an audit committee and the processes
we employ that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of our
corporate reporting, including the processes for the appointment and
removal of the external auditor and the rotation of the audit
engagement partner:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
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.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
4.3 A listed entity that has an AGM should ensure that its external
auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer questions
from security holders relevant to the audit.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity that does not hold an
annual general meeting and this recommendation is therefore
not applicable
PRINCIPLE 5 – MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE
5.1 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a written policy for complying with its continuous
disclosure obligations under the Listing Rules; and
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it.
… our continuous disclosure compliance policy or a summary of it:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☒athttp://www.edeninnovations.com/governance/

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
PRINCIPLE 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.
… information about us and our governance on our website:
☒athttp://www.edeninnovations.com/

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
6.2 A listed entity should design and implement an investor relations
program to facilitate effective two-way communication with
investors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☒athttp://www.edeninnovations.com/governance/

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
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.
… our policies and processes for facilitating and encouraging
participation at meetings of security holders:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☒athttp://www.edeninnovations.com/governance/

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity that does not hold
periodic meetings of security holders and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
6.4 A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive
communications from, and send communications to, the entity
and its security registry electronically.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 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:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) 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.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a committee or committees to oversee risk
that comply with paragraphs (1) and (2):
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
☐at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a risk committee or committees that
satisfy (a) and the processes we employ for overseeing our risk
management framework:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
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.
… the fact that board or a committee of the board reviews the entity’s
risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it
continues to be sound:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
… and that such a review has taken place in the reporting period
covered by this Appendix 4G:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
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.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… how our internal audit function is structured and what role it
performs:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an internal audit function and the
processes we employ for evaluating and continually improving the
effectiveness of our risk management and internal control processes:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
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.
… whether we have any material exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability risks and, if we do, how we
manage or intend to manage those risks:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

2 November 2015

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 8 – REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY
8.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a remuneration committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) 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 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.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a remuneration committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
☐at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a remuneration committee and the
processes we employ for setting the level and composition of
remuneration for directors and senior executives and ensuring that
such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is
therefore not applicable
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.
… separately our remuneration policies and practices regarding the
remuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of
executive directors and other senior executives:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
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.
… our policy on this issue or a summary of it:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we do not have an equity-based remuneration scheme and this
recommendation is therefore not applicableOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES APPLICABLE TO EXTERNALLY MANAGED LISTED ENTITIES
- Alternative to Recommendation 1.1 for externally managed listed
entities:
The responsible entity of an externally managed listed entity
should disclose:
(a)
the arrangements between the responsible entity and the
listed entity for managing the affairs of the listed entity;
(b)
the role and responsibility of the board of the responsible
entity for overseeing those arrangements.
… the information referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b):
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
- Alternative to Recommendations 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 for externally
managed listed entities:
An externally managed listed entity should clearly disclose the
terms governing the remuneration of the manager.
… the terms governing our remuneration as manager of the entity:
☐in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
☐at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Reference/comment
PRINCIPLE 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.
Subject to the Corporations Law, the Listing Rules and to any other provision of the
Constitution, the business of the Company shall be managed by the Directors and they may
exercise all such powers of the Company as are not, by the Corporations Law or by this
Constitution, required to be exercised by the Company in general meeting.
The Board;
· is responsible to all stakeholders for the performance of the Company
· shall work with management towards development of corporate strategy and
performance objectives;
· is responsible for monitoring senior management’s performance and implementation of
strategy, and ensuring appropriate resources are available;
· is responsible for reviewing and ratifying systems of risk management and internal
compliance and control, codes of conduct, and legal compliance
· is responsible for ensuring that a sound system of risk oversight and management is
established;
· is responsible for assuring timely and accurate communication of all information which is
material to shareholders;
· is responsible for the appointment, evaluation and, where appropriate, the removal of the
company secretary;
· is responsible for approving and monitoring the progress of projects, capital management,
and acquisitions and divestments;
· is responsible for enhancing the reputation of the company;
· is responsible for approving and monitoring financial and other reporting; and
· is committed to supporting the highest levels of ethical standards throughout the
company in all its dealings.

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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 re-elect a director.
The Company undertakes appropriate background and screening checks prior to
nominating a Director for election. Shareholders are provided with all material information
in the Company’s possession concerning the Director standing for election or re-election in
the explanatory notes accompanying the notice of meeting.
1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement with each director and senior executive setting
out the terms of their appointment.
The Company has 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.
The Company Secretary attends all meetings of the Board and is accountable to the Board
through the Chairman.
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
(c)
disclosure 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:
(1) the respective proportions of men and women on the board, in senior executive
positions and across the whole organisation (including how the entity has defined
“senior executive” for these purposes); or
(2) 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.
Due to the Company’s size, nature and extent of operations, the company has departed
from this principle.
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.
Acting in its ordinary capacity, the Board from time to time carries out the process of
considering and determining performance issues.
No performance reviews were done in 2017.
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.
Acting in its ordinary capacity, the Board from time to time carries out the process of
considering and determining performance issues.
No performance reviews were done in 2017.

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PRINCIPLE 2: STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE

2.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a nomination committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and
(2) is shared by an independent director, and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) 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 nomination committee, disclose that fact and the processes it
employees to address board succession issues and to ensure that the board has the
appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable
it to discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively.
Acting in its ordinary capacity from time to time as required, the Board carries out the
process of determining the need for, screening and appointing new directors. In view of
the size and resources available to the Company, it is not considered that a separate
nomination committee is warranted.
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.
The Board evaluates the mix of skills, experience and diversity at the Board level. The Board
believes that a highly credentialed Board, with a diversity of background, skills and
perspectives, will be effective in supporting and enabling delivery of good governance for
the Company and value for the Company’s shareholders. The mix of skills comprised in the
current Board, and that the Board would look to maintain, and to build on, includes:

high level of business acumen;

technical expertise (including finance)

experience in dealing with joint ventures and high levels of government and
regulators;

high level of business acumen;

technical expertise (including finance);

ability to think strategically;

financing expertise;

commercial legal expertise; and

governance experience and expertise.
The Board aspires to have a Board comprised of individuals’ diverse experience and
expertise.
2.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the names of the directors considered by the board to be independent directors;
(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.
Mr Richard Jonathon Beresford is considered by the board to be an independent director.
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2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent directors. Due to the Company’s size, nature and extent of operations, the company has departed
from this principle.
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.
Due to the Company’s size, nature and extent of operations, the company has departed
from this principle.
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.
Due to the Company’s size, nature and extent of operations, the company has departed
from this principle.
PRINCIPLE 3: ACT ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
3.1 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a code of conduct for its directors, senior executives and employees; and
(b)
disclose that code or a summary of it.
The Company has a Code of Conduct which can be viewed on the Company’s website.
PRINCIPLE 4: SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have an audit committee which:
(1) has at least three members, all of whom are non-executive directors and a majority of
whom are independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the chair of the board,
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the relevant qualifications and experience of the members of the committee; and
(5) 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 employees
that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, including
the processes for the appointment and removal of the external auditor and the rotation of
the audit engagement partner.
Due to the Company’s size, nature and extent of operations, the company has departed
from this principle.
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.
The Executive Chairman and the Chief Financial Officer make this assurance to the board.
4.3 A listed entity that has an AGM should ensure that its external auditor attends its AGM and is a
available to answer questions from security holders relevant to the audit.
The Board requests that Nexia, the Company’s external auditor, attends the Annual General
Meeting of the Company and is available to answer shareholder questions relating to the
audit of the Company’s financial statements, preparation and content of the auditor’s
report, the accounting policies adopted by the Company and auditor independence.

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PRINCIPLE 5: MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE

5.1 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a written policy for complying with tis continuous disclosure obligations under the
Listing Rules; and
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it.
The Company has a Continuous Disclosure Policy which can be viewed on the Company’s
website.
PRINCIPLE 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.
The Company provides this information via its website.
6.2 A listed entity should design and implement an investor relations program to facilitate effective
two-way communication with investors.
The Company has a Communications Policy which can be viewed on the Company’s
website.
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.
The Company has a Communications Policy which can be viewed on the Company’s
website.
6.4 A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive communications from, and send
communications to, the entity and its security electronically.
The Company has putting in place facilities to allow for shareholders to elect to send and
receive communications electronically.

PRINCIPLE 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:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) 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.
Due to the size and nature of the Company, the Company does not have formalised policies
on risk management. The Board recognises its responsibility for identifying areas of material
business risk and for ensuring that arrangements are in place for adequately managing these
risks. This issue is regularly reviewed at board meetings and risk management culture is
encouraged amongst employees and contractors.

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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.
See above.
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.
Due to the size and nature of the Company, the Company does not have an internal audit
function.
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.
Due to the size and nature of the Company, the Company does not have material exposure to
economic, environmental and social sustainability risks
PRINCIPLE 8: REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY
8.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a remuneration committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) 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 remuneration committee, disclose that fact and the processes it
employees for setting the level and composition of remuneration for directors and senior
executives and ensuring that such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive.

Due to the size and nature of the Company, the Company does not have a remuneration
committee.
The Company’s Constitution allows for a maximum amount per annum to be paid to non-
executive directors, to be allocated at the discretion of the directors. Any changes to the
annual amount must be approved at a General Meeting of members of the Company.
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.
The Company’s Constitution allows for a maximum amount per annum to be paid to non-
executive directors, to be allocated at the discretion of the directors. Any changes to the
annual amount must be approved at a General Meeting of members of the Company.
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.
The Company does not have an equity based remuneration scheme.

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