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GWR GROUP LIMITED Governance Information 2021

Oct 28, 2021

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ASX Announcement

2021 Corporate Governance Statement and Appendix 4G

GWR Group Limited ("GWR" or the "Company" or the “Group”) (ASX:GWR) attaches its 2021 Corporate Governance Statement and Appendix 4G.

For further information please contact:

Gary Lyons David Utting Mark Pitts Chairman David Utting Corporate Company Secretary Ph: +61 8 9322 6666 Ph: +61 416187462 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

This ASX Announcement has been authorised for issue by Mark Pitts, Company Secretary, GWR Group Limited.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

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Dated: 30 June 2021

Adopted by the Board on 25 October 2021

Overview

The Board is responsible for the overall corporate governance of GWR Group Limited (“the Company”), including establishing and monitoring key performance goals. In addition, the Board is committed to attaining standards of corporate governance that are commensurate with the Company's needs. In this regard, the Board has created a framework for managing the Company, including internal controls and a business risk management process. This framework is reflected, in part, in the policies and charters described below.

The Board has adopted and endorses The ASX Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations (4th Edition) as amended from time to time (“ASX Recommendations”) and has adopted the ASX Recommendations that are considered appropriate for the Company given its size and the scope of its proposed activities. Details of the Company’s compliance with the ASX Recommendations (4th Edition) are set out below.

Effective 1 July 2020 the Company has adopted amended policies and practices, to comply with where applicable, the recommendations of the 4th Edition of the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (4th Edition). The updated polices are available for review on the Company’s website at www.gwrgroup.com.au. The Company first reports its compliance with, or departure from, the 4th Edition recommendations in this Corporate Governance Statement for the financial year ended 30 June 2021.

In light of the Company’s current stage of development, the Board considers that its current composition is appropriate. As the Company’s activities change in nature and scope, the size of the Board and the implementation of additional corporate governance policies and structures will be reviewed and may change.

The 2021 Corporate Governance Statement has been adopted by the Board.

Principle 1: Lay Solid Foundations for Management and Oversight

The Company's practice:

The Board considers that the essential responsibility of Directors is to oversee the Company’s activities for the benefit of its shareholders, employees and other stakeholders and to protect and enhance shareholder value.

Responsibility for management of the Company’s business is delegated to a committee of the board, the Executive Committee, comprising all non-executive directors, the Executive Director and key executives. The Executive Director is responsible for managing the Company’s activities reporting through the Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee meets regularly. The Board has established a delegated authorities policy with tiered levels of approval set for the Board, the Executive Committee and senior management in respect to expenditure commitment, employment and contracting.

Further, the Board takes specific responsibility for:

  • Contributing to the development of and approving corporate strategy;

  • Appointing, assessing the performance of and, if necessary removing senior executives, including the company secretary;

  • Reviewing and approving business plans, the annual budget and financial plans including available resources and major capital expenditure initiatives;

  • Overseeing and monitoring:

  • Organisational performance and the achievement of strategic goals and objectives;

  • Compliance with the Company’s code of conduct;

  • Progress of major capital expenditures and other corporate projects including acquisitions, mergers and divestments;

  • Monitoring financial performance including approval of the annual, half yearly and quarterly reports and liaison with the auditor;

  • Ensuring there are effective management processes in place, including reviewing and ratifying systems of risk identification and management, ensuring appropriate and adequate internal control processes, and that monitoring and reporting procedures for these systems are effective;

  • Enhancing and protecting the Company’s reputation;

  • Approving major capital expenditure, capital management, acquisitions and divestments;

  • Reporting to shareholders;

  • Appointment of Directors; and

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  • Any other matter considered desirable and in the interest of the Company.

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The Board is responsible for the overall corporate governance of the Company, including the strategic direction, establishing goals for management and monitoring the achievement of these goals.

The Company has adopted a formal Board Charter which is on the Company’s website. In broad terms, the Board is accountable to the shareholders and must ensure that the Company is properly managed to protect and enhance shareholders’ wealth and other interests. The Board Charter sets out the role and responsibilities of the Board within the governance structure of the Company and its related bodies corporate (as defined in the Corporations Act).

Senior executives are responsible for the ongoing management of the Company’s operations and report to the Board through the Executive Committee. They are accountable for all functions that are necessary to the operations of the Company and not specifically reserved to the Board or Executive Committee as the case may be. Senior executives’ performance is reviewed on a regular basis by the Board.

Board Composition

The Constitution of the Company requires a minimum number of three Directors. There is no requirement for any shareholding qualification.

The membership of the Board, its activities and composition is subject to periodic review. The criteria for determining the identification and appointment of a suitable candidate for the Board includes the quality of the individual, background of experience and achievement, compatibility with other Board members, credibility within the scope of activities of the Group and the ability to contribute to Board duties and responsibilities.

The background of each Director is set out in the Directors Report section of the Annual Report and on the Company’s website.

Retirement, re-election and appointment of new Directors

The constitution of the Company notes that Directors cannot hold office for a period longer than three years without submitting themselves for re-election at the next AGM, one third of the Directors must retire by rotation at each AGM together with any new Directors appointed by the Board during the period since the last general meeting. Retiring Directors are eligible to stand for re-election.

If the Board decides to appoint a new member either to complement the existing members or fill a vacancy, it goes through the process of identifying a wide base of potential candidates with appropriate skills and with a view to meeting the objectives of its Diversity Policy. The Company ensures that all appointments to the Board are appropriately referenced checked in addition to individual criminal and bankruptcy checks. It also ensures that all relevant information is provided to security holders for the purpose of deciding on whether or not to elect or re-elect Directors.

The Company does not have a formal induction process, however, new Directors appointed to the Board are provided with written material incorporating Financial, Corporate and Operating information in relation to the Company. In addition they are provided with a detailed appointment letter outlining the Company’s expectations and setting out the requirements of the role as well identifying director interests and potential conflicts.

Role of the Company Secretary

The Company Secretary is appointed by and accountable to the Board, through the Chair, on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the Board. The Company Secretary acts on all Committees of the Board except the Executive Committee.

Each Director is able to communicate directly with the Company Secretary on all matters relating to the functioning of the Board.

Diversity Policy

The Board has adopted a Diversity Policy as per Recommendation 1.5. The Company is committed to ensuring a diverse mix of skills and talent exists amongst its Directors, officers and employees and is utilised to enhance the Company’s performance.

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The Board is responsible for monitoring Company performance in meeting the Diversity Policy requirements, including the achievement of diversity objectives.

Gender Diversity

The Board has established ‘measureable objectives’ for achieving gender diversity and to report against them on an annual basis. The Board is reviewing its practices with a focus on ensuring the selection process at all levels within the organisation is formal and transparent and that the workplace environment is open, fair and tolerant. Some of the measures to assess the success of the policy are set out below.

Measurable Objectives

Objective Outcome
Review and amend where appropriate other Company
The Board has reviewed Board, and Board Committee Charters
policies to align with the Diversity policy. to ensure they reflect the objectives of the Diversity Policy.
Monitor the gender mix of the Company and of the Group
The Company has compiled a summary of staff including
over time. gender and cultural diversity for the past and will continue to do
so.
Structure recruitment and selection processes to
The Company encourages an open selection process which
recognise value of diversity. focuses on relevant skills.
Have clear and transparent governance process around
The Company has a remuneration charter which encourages
reward and recognition. rewards to be transparent.
Develop succession plan for the Board with aim to
The Company has reviewed its current composition and is
increase representation of women on the Board, subject
developing a succession plan.
to identifying candidates with appropriate skills.

Women Employees, Executives and Board Members

The Company and its consolidated entities have one (2019: one) female employee and/or contractor who is located at the Company’s head office.

This represents approximately 14% of the total employees, contractors and/or board members of the Company and its consolidated entities. There are currently no female members of the Board of the Company.

Evaluation of Board Performance

The Group has a formal process for the evaluation of the effectiveness, processes and structure of the Board, and as such complies with Recommendation 1.6 of the Corporate Governance Council.

The Board undertakes an annual formal review of its performance, however this process has not taken place during the financial year.

Evaluation of Senior Executive Performance

The Board undertakes an annual review of the performance of the Group’s executives during the year, complying with Recommendation 1.7 of the Corporate Governance Council.

Principle 2: Structure the Board to Add Value

The Company's practice:

Nomination committee

The Company does not currently have a separate nomination committee and as such has not complied with Recommendation 2.1. The duties and responsibilities typically delegated to such a committee are dealt with by the full Board. Given the size and nature of the Company's activities the Board does not believe that any marked efficiencies or enhancements would be achieved by the creation of a separate nomination committee.

The Company does not have a formal induction process, however, new Directors appointed to the Board are provided with written material incorporating Financial, Corporate and Operating information in relation to the Company. In addition they are provided with a detailed appointment letter outlining the Company’s expectations and setting out the requirements of the role as well identifying director interests and potential conflicts.

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Composition

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The Directors have been chosen for their particular expertise to provide the company with a competent and wellrounded decision-making body and which will assist the company and shareholders in meeting their objectives.

As at the date of this statement, the term in office held by each Director in office at the date of this report is as follows and details of the professional skills and expertise of each of the Directors are set out in the Directors’ Report.

Name Position Term in Office
Mr Gary Lyons Non-executive Chairman 11 years and 3 months (appointed
02/06/2010)
Mr Tien Seng Law Non-executive Director and Deputy
Chairman
11 years and 2 months (appointed
21/07/10)
Mr Michael Wilson Executive Director 20 years and 10 months (appointed
18/11/02)
Mr Kong Leng (Jimmy) Lee Non-executive Director 10 years and 9 months (appointed
08/12/10)
Mr Chin An Lau Non-executive Director 10 years and 4 months (appointed
25/05/11)
Mr Teck Siong Wong Alternate Director for Mr Tien Seng
Law
10 years and 2 months (appointed
27/07/11)

The Directors meet frequently, both formally and informally, so that they maintain a thorough understanding of the Company's business and ensure that the Company's policies of corporate governance are adhered to.

Education

The Company encourages Directors to maintain their knowledge of the specific matters relating to the Company including: the nature of the business, current issues, and the corporate strategy. The Company makes its expectations clear concerning the performance of Directors and Directors are given access to and encouraged to participate in continuing education opportunities to update and enhance their skills and knowledge.

Independent professional advice and access to company information

Each Director has the right of access to all relevant Company information and to the Company's executives and, subject to prior consultation with the Chairman, may seek independent professional advice from a suitably qualified advisor at the consolidated entity's expense. The Director must consult with an advisor suitably qualified in the relevant field and obtain the Chairman's approval of the fee payable for the advice before proceeding with the consultation. A copy of the advice received by the Director is made available to all other board members.

Roles of Chairman and General Manager (Chief Executive Officer)

During the 2021 financial year the General Manager resigned and as a result the role of Chief Executive became shared between the Executive Director and a newly appointed Chief Operations Officer. The role of Chairman continues to be exercised by a different individual, and accordingly the Group complies with Recommendation 2.5 of the Corporate Governance Council.

Skills and Experience

The Board has considered the key skill sets that would be appropriate for the organisation in its present stage. Skill sets currently on the Company’s Board include technical, financial, legal, managerial, corporate, and commercial.

Key skill sets identified as being appropriate for the Board include:

  • exploration, mining and development;

  • accounting and corporate finance;

  • business and industry strategic planning;

  • risk management;

  • environmental and health and safety.

The Board is presently comprised of five members, four of whom are Non-executive and one Executive Director. At this stage of the Groups development the Board believes that there is an appropriate mix of skills, experience,

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expertise and diversity on the Board. In the coming years as the Group assesses development options additional expertise may be required and at that time further consideration will be given to ensuring the Board has an appropriate mix of skills and diversity.

Independence

Corporate Governance Council Recommendation 2.4 requires a majority of the Board to be independent Directors. The Corporate Governance Council defines independence as being free from any business or other relationship that could materially interfere with, or could reasonably be perceived to materially interfere with, the exercise of unfettered and independent judgement. In accordance with this definition, the Company has one (1) independent Director, with the Board comprising of a Non-executive Chairman, a Non-executive Deputy Chairman, an Executive Director, and two Non-executive Directors.

The sole independent Director is Mr Gary Lyons, the Company’s Non-executive Chairman, and the non-independent Directors of the Company are Mr Tien Seng Law, Mr Michael Wilson, Mr Chin An Lau, Mr Kong Leng Lee, and Mr Teck Siong Wong (as alternate for Mr Law).

The Board is of the view that, given the Company’s size and stage of development, the Board’s current composition was the best structure for the Company’s objectives during the period.

Principle 3: Promote Ethical and Responsible Decision Making The Company's practice:

Ethical Standards

The Company has a formal Code of Conduct as per Recommendation 3.1. This code outlines how Directors and employees of the Company and its related bodies corporate are to behave when conducting business. A full copy of this Code of Conduct is available on the Company’s website.

The Company is committed to the highest level of integrity and ethical standards in all business practices. Directors and employees must conduct themselves in a manner consistent with current community and corporate standards and in compliance with all legislation.

All Directors and employees are expected to act with the utmost integrity and objectivity, striving at all times to enhance the reputation and performance of the Company.

Securities Dealings

There is no requirement for Directors to hold Company securities.

Securities Trading Policy

The Board is committed to ensuring that all Directors and employees comply with their legal obligations as well as conducting their business in a transparent and ethical manner. All Directors and employees (including their immediate family or any entity for which they control investment decisions), must ensure that any trading in securities issued by the Company is undertaken within the framework set out in the Securities Trading Policy.

The Securities Trading Policy does not prevent Directors or employees (including their immediate family or any entity for which they control investment decisions) from participating in any share plan or share offers established or made by the Company. However, Directors or employees are prevented from trading in the securities once acquired if the individual is in possession of price sensitive information not generally available to all security holders.

Additional restrictions are placed on trading by Directors, Executives and other key management personnel, as determined by the Chairman and Company Secretary from time to time (‘Restricted Employees’).

The Company has nominated certain periods which are trading windows during which time Restricted Employees can trade. Restricted Employees must also obtain written consent from the Chairman or Managing Director prior to trading in the Company’s securities.

The Securities Trading Policy also includes a clause prohibiting Directors and Executives from entering into transactions in associated products which operate to limit the economic risk of security holdings in the Company over unvested entitlements.

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Whistleblower Policy

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The Company has adopted a formal Whistleblower policy which is made available on the Company’s website (www.gwrgroup.com.au).

This policy applies to all directors, officers, employees, consultants and contractors of GWR Group Limited (Personnel). This policy also applies, as far as is reasonably achievable, to the Company’s service providers, suppliers and third-party contractors.

The purpose of this policy is to encourage the persons to whom the policy applies to raise any concerns or report instances of any potential breach of law, any violations (or suspected violations) of the Company’s Code of Conduct or any other legal or ethical concern without the fear of detriment.

Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy

The Company has adopted a formal Anti-bribery and corruption policy in recognition that bribery and corruption act to undermine legitimate business activities, distort competition and may expose the Company, its employees and other stakeholders to significant risks.

The Company provides a safe mechanism pursuant to its Whistleblower Policy to enable and encourage the reporting of any actual, alleged, or perceived, instances of bribery or corruption by any individual to which this policy applies.

A copy of the Anti-bribery and corruption policy is made available on the Company’s website (www.gwrgroup.com.au).

Principle 4: Safeguard Integrity in Financial Reporting

The Company's practice:

Audit and Risk Management Committee

The Board has created a separate audit and risk management committee, which consists of three members, however, due to the size and current operations of the Company, the audit committee currently only has one (1) independent Director and the chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee is not an independent Director, on this basis the Company is not compliant with Recommendation 4.1. The duties and responsibilities delegated to the audit committee include:

  • reviewing internal control and recommending enhancements;

  • monitoring compliance with Corporations Act 2001, Securities Exchange Listing Rules, matters outstanding with auditors, Australian Taxation Office, Australian Securities and Investment Commission and financial institutions;

  • improving the quality of the accounting function, personnel and processes;

  • reviewing external audit reports to ensure that where major deficiencies or breakdowns in controls or procedures have been identified, appropriate and prompt remedial action is taken by management;

  • liaising with the external auditors and ensuring that the annual audit and half-year review are conducted in an effective manner; and

  • reviewing the performance of the external auditors on an annual basis.

Audit and Compliance Policy

The Board imposes stringent policies and standards to ensure compliance with all corporate financial and accounting standards. Where considered appropriate, the Company's external auditors, professional advisors and management are invited to advise the Board on these issues and the Board meets to consider audit matters prior to statutory reporting.

The Company requires that its auditors must not carry out any other major area of service to the Company and should have expert knowledge of both Australian and international jurisdictions.

The Board assumes responsibility to ensure that an effective internal control framework exists within the entity. This includes internal controls to deal with both the effectiveness and efficiency of significant business processes, the safeguarding of assets, the maintenance of proper accounting records, and the reliability of financial information. The Board maintains responsibility for a framework of internal control and ethical standards for the management of the consolidated entity.

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The Board, consisting of members with financial expertise and detailed knowledge and experience of the mineral exploration and evaluation business, advises on the establishment and maintenance of a framework of internal control and appropriate ethical standards for the management of the Company. The General Manager and Group Financial Controller declare in writing to the Board that the Company's financial reports for the each financial reporting period present a true and fair view, in all material respects, of the Company's financial condition and operational results and are in accordance with relevant accounting standards. This statement is required each quarter, half year and annually.

The Company’s auditor is required to be present, and be available to shareholders, at the Company’s Annual General Meeting.

Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure The Company's practice:

Continuous Disclosure Policy

The Company has a formal Disclosure Policy this policy was introduced to ensure the Company achieves best practice in complying with its continuous disclosure obligations under the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules and ensuring the Company and individual officers do not contravene the Corporations Act or ASX Listing Rules. A full copy of this policy can be found on the Company’s website.

The Company is required to immediately tell the ASX once it becomes aware of any information concerning it that a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price or value of the entity’s securities.

The Company Secretary is responsible for co-ordinating the disclosure requirements. To ensure appropriate procedure all Directors, officers and employees of the Company coordinate disclosures through the Company Secretary, including:

  • a) Media releases;

  • b) Analyst briefings and presentations; and

  • c) The release of reports and operational results.

Principle 6: Respect the Rights of Security holders

The Company's practice :

Shareholder Communication

It is the policy of the Company to communicate effectively with its shareholders by giving them ready access to balanced and understandable information about the Company and making it easier for them to participate in general meetings.

The Board encourages full shareholder participation at the Annual General Meeting as it provides shareholders an opportunity to review the Company’s annual performance. Shareholder attendance also ensures a high level of accountability and identification with the Company’s strategy and goals.

The shareholders are responsible for voting on the appointment of Directors, approval of the maximum amount of Directors' fees and the granting of options and shares to Directors. Important issues are presented to the shareholders as single resolutions.

Information is communicated to shareholders through:

  • the Annual Report which is distributed to all shareholders;

  • Half-Yearly Reports, Quarterly Reports, and all Australian Securities Exchange announcements which are posted on the Company’s website;

  • the Annual General Meeting and other meetings so called to obtain approval for Board action as appropriate; and

  • compliance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Australian Securities Exchange Listing Rules.

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The Company’s website provides information on recent announcements, financial information, project information and governance information. In addition contact detail for the company and the company’s media and investor services and share registry are all made available for security holders.

Principle 7: Recognise and Manage Risk

The Company's practice:

Risk Management

Recognise and Manage Risk

The Board has incorporated the oversight of risk in the charter of the Audit and Risk Management Committee. The Audit and Risk Management Committee undertakes a review of the Risk Register twice a year at the time of considering and approving the half and full year financial statements.

The committee reports back to the Board on its findings. Risk oversight, management and internal control are dealt with on a continuous basis by management and the Board, with differing degrees of involvement from various Directors and management, depending upon the nature and materiality of the matter.

The Company’s policy is to achieve levels of operation that balance risk and reward with the ultimate aim of optimising shareholder value. The Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter is available on the Company’s website.

Oversight of the risk management system

The Board takes a proactive approach to risk management. The Board is responsible for oversight of the processes whereby the risks, and also opportunities, are identified on a timely basis and that the Company's objectives and activities are aligned with the risks and opportunities identified by the Board. This oversight encompasses operational, financial reporting and compliance risks.

The Company believes that it is crucial for all Board members to be a part of the process, and as such the Board reviews all recommendations of the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

The Board oversees the establishment, implementation and annual review of the Company's risk management policies as part of the Board approval process for the strategic plan, which encompasses the Company's vision and strategy, designed to meet stakeholder's needs and manage business risks.

The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have declared, in writing to the Board and in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act, that the financial reporting risk management and associated compliance and controls have been assessed and found to be operating efficiently and effectively. All risk assessments covered the whole financial year and the period up to the signing of the annual financial report for all material operations in the Company.

Internal control framework

The Company does not believe it is of a size that warrants an internal audit function. The Board acknowledges that it is responsible for the overall internal control framework, but recognizes that no cost effective internal control system will preclude all errors and irregularities. To assist in discharging this responsibility, the Board has instigated an internal control framework that deals with:

  • Financial reporting - there is a comprehensive budgeting system with an annual budget, updated on a regular basis approved by the Board. Monthly actual results are reported against these budgets.

  • Investment appraisal - the Company has clearly defined guidelines for capital expenditure including annual budgets, detailed appraisal and review procedures, levels of authority and due diligence requirements where businesses or assets are being acquired or divested.

  • Quality and integrity of personnel - the Company's policies are detailed in an approved induction manual. Formal appraisals are conducted annually for all employees.

Economic, Environmental and Social Sustainability Risks

The Company is focused on the discovery and exploitation of mineral deposits and operates in diverse physical environments primarily in Australia. As a result there is some potential for material exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability risks.

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The Company is very aware of the potential for risk in this area and is committed to ensuring that sound environmental management and safety practices are carried out in its exploration activities.

Significant resources have been focussed on establishing and maintaining a culture of best practice, GWR is committed to environmental sustainability, recognising the Company's obligations to practice good environmental "stewardship" of the tenements on which we operate.

GWR's underlying goals relating to environmental sustainability are to minimise any adverse impacts upon the environment resulting from the Company's activities.

The Company's activities are conducted in a manner that minimises our environmental "footprint" as much as possible, and are conducted strictly in accordance with all necessary permits and approvals from regulators.

Principle 8: Remunerate Fair and Responsibly

The Company's practice:

Remuneration committee:

The Company has a separate remuneration committee, which consists of three members, however due to the size and current operations of the Company, the remuneration committee currently only has one (1) independent Director and the chair of the remuneration committee is not an independent Director.

Remuneration policies:

Remuneration of Directors are formalised in service agreements. The remuneration committee is responsible for determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for the Non-executive and Executive Directors, and the executive team.

It is the Company’s objective to provide maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high quality board and executive team by remunerating Directors and senior executives fairly and appropriately with reference to relevant employment market conditions. To assist in achieving this objective, the Board links the nature and amount of executive Directors’ and senior executives’ emoluments to the Company’s financial and operational performance. The expected outcomes of the remuneration structure are:

  1. Retention and motivation of senior executives;

  2. Attraction of quality management to the Company; and

  3. Performance incentives which allow executives to share the rewards of the success of the Company.

Remuneration of the Non-executive Directors is determined by the Board with reference to comparable industry levels and, specifically for Directors' fees, within the maximum amount approved by shareholders. There is no scheme to provide retirement benefits, other than statutory superannuation, to Non-executive Directors.

For details on the amount of remuneration and all monetary and non-monetary components for all Directors refer to the Remuneration Report in the Directors’ Report. In relation to the payment of bonuses, options and other incentive payments, discretion is exercised by the Board, having regard to the overall performance of the Company and the performance of the individual during the period.

The Company’s Remuneration Committee Charter is available on the website.

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The table below summarises the status of the Company’s compliance with each of the recommendations contained in the 4th Edition of the ASX Principles and Recommendations, and discloses reasons for noncompliance where necessary.

ompliance where necessary. ompliance where necessary.
ASX Principles and Recommendations Status
1 Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
1.1 Companies should establish and disclose the
respective roles and responsibilities of Board
and management and those matters expressly
reserved to the Board and those delegated to
Management.
Compliant.
The role of the Board, delegations of authority, and
powers of the Board have been formalised in the
Board Charter, and have been disclosed on the
Company website
1.2 A listed entity should:

Undertake appropriate checks before
appointing a person, or putting forward
to security holders a candidate for
election, as a director.

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.
Compliant.
The Board will ensure that prior to appointing a
director or recommending a new candidate for
election as a director that appropriate checks are
undertaken as to the persons character, experience,
education, criminal record and bankruptcy history.
Security holders will be provided with all relevant
information in the Board’s possession, relevant to a
decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect 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.
Compliant.
The Company has a written agreement with each
Director 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.
Compliant.
The Company Secretary is accountable to the
Board, through the Chair, on all matters to do with
the proper functioning of the Board.
1.5 A listed entity should:

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

Disclose that policy or a summary of it

Disclose at the end of each reporting
period the measurable objectives for
achieving gender diversity set by the
Board, and the respective proportions of
men and women on the Board, in senior
executive positions and across the
whole
organisation
(including
a
definition of ‘senior executive’)
Compliant.
A copy of the Diversity Policy is available to be
viewed on the Company’s website.
Measureable objectives and gender analysis is
disclosed in the Corporate Governance Statement.
1.6 A listed entity should: Compliant.

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Have and disclose a process for
periodically evaluating the performance
of the Board, its committees and
individual directors

Disclose in relation to each reporting
period
whether
a
performance
evaluation was undertaken in the
reporting period in accordance with that
process
The Company has a formal process for the
evaluation of the effectiveness, processes and
structure of the Board. The review process takes
place annually and has been completed during the
reporting period.
A listed entity should:

Have and disclose a process for
periodically evaluating the performance
of its senior executives

Disclose in relation to each reporting
period
whether
a
performance
evaluation was undertaken in the
reporting period in accordance with that
process
Compliant.
The Company undertakes a formal evaluation of the
performance of the senior executives. The Chairman
assesses the performance of the Board and
individual directors and executives on an informal
basis.
Structure the Board to add value
The Board of a listed entity should:

Have a nomination committee which has
at
least
3
members
(majority
independent),
be
chaired
by
an
independent
director,
disclose
the
committee
charter,
disclose
the
committee members, and disclose at the
end of each reporting period the number
of times the committee met during the
reporting
period
and
individuals
attendance

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
Non-Compliant.
The Board carries out the functions of a Nomination
Committee in respect of the selection and
appointment process for Directors. While this does
not comply with Recommendation 2.1 of the
Corporate Governance Council which recommends
having a separate Nomination Committee, the Board
considers that the Company is not of a size to justify
the establishment of a separate committee. It is
therefore more appropriate for such responsibilities
to be met by the full Board rather than a separate
committee.
The Board reviews its composition annually in the
context of changes in the growth and development of
the Company. Succession planning is considered in
the same light and frequency.
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
Compliant.
The Board has assessed a matrix of key skills and
diversity which match its current stage of
development.
A listed entity should disclose:

The names of the directors considered
by the Board to be independent
directors

If a director has an interest, position,
association or relationship of the type
described in Box 23 (independence
guidelines) but the Board is of the
opinion that it does not compromise the
Compliant.
The Board makes the relevant disclosures
recommended at 2.3. The disclosures are made
both in the Director Report in the Annual Report and
in the Corporate Governance Statement.
PORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

Have and disclose a process for
periodically evaluating the performance
of the Board, its committees and
individual directors

Disclose in relation to each reporting
period
whether
a
performance
evaluation was undertaken in the
reporting period in accordance with that
process
The Company has a formal process for the
evaluation of the effectiveness, processes and
structure of the Board. The review process takes
place annually and has been completed during the
reporting period.
A listed entity should:

Have and disclose a process for
periodically evaluating the performance
of its senior executives

Disclose in relation to each reporting
period
whether
a
performance
evaluation was undertaken in the
reporting period in accordance with that
process
Compliant.
The Company undertakes a formal evaluation of the
performance of the senior executives. The Chairman
assesses the performance of the Board and
individual directors and executives on an informal
basis.
Structure the Board to add value
The Board of a listed entity should:

Have a nomination committee which has
at
least
3
members
(majority
independent),
be
chaired
by
an
independent
director,
disclose
the
committee
charter,
disclose
the
committee members, and disclose at the
end of each reporting period the number
of times the committee met during the
reporting
period
and
individuals
attendance

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
Non-Compliant.
The Board carries out the functions of a Nomination
Committee in respect of the selection and
appointment process for Directors. While this does
not comply with Recommendation 2.1 of the
Corporate Governance Council which recommends
having a separate Nomination Committee, the Board
considers that the Company is not of a size to justify
the establishment of a separate committee. It is
therefore more appropriate for such responsibilities
to be met by the full Board rather than a separate
committee.
The Board reviews its composition annually in the
context of changes in the growth and development of
the Company. Succession planning is considered in
the same light and frequency.
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
Compliant.
The Board has assessed a matrix of key skills and
diversity which match its current stage of
development.
A listed entity should disclose:

The names of the directors considered
by the Board to be independent
directors

If a director has an interest, position,
association or relationship of the type
described in Box 23 (independence
guidelines) but the Board is of the
opinion that it does not compromise the
Compliant.
The Board makes the relevant disclosures
recommended at 2.3. The disclosures are made
both in the Director Report in the Annual Report and
in the Corporate Governance Statement.

Have and disclose a process for
periodically evaluating the performance
of the Board, its committees and
individual directors

Disclose in relation to each reporting
period
whether
a
performance
evaluation was undertaken in the
reporting period in accordance with that
process
The Company has a formal process for the
evaluation of the effectiveness, processes and
structure of the Board. The review process takes
place annually and has been completed during the
reporting period.
1.7 A listed entity should:

Have and disclose a process for
periodically evaluating the performance
of its senior executives

Disclose in relation to each reporting
period
whether
a
performance
evaluation was undertaken in the
reporting period in accordance with that
process
Compliant.
The Company undertakes a formal evaluation of the
performance of the senior executives. The Chairman
assesses the performance of the Board and
individual directors and executives on an informal
basis.
2 Structure the Board to add value
2.1 The Board of a listed entity should:

Have a nomination committee which has
at
least
3
members
(majority
independent),
be
chaired
by
an
independent
director,
disclose
the
committee
charter,
disclose
the
committee members, and disclose at the
end of each reporting period the number
of times the committee met during the
reporting
period
and
individuals
attendance

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
Non-Compliant.
The Board carries out the functions of a Nomination
Committee in respect of the selection and
appointment process for Directors. While this does
not comply with Recommendation 2.1 of the
Corporate Governance Council which recommends
having a separate Nomination Committee, the Board
considers that the Company is not of a size to justify
the establishment of a separate committee. It is
therefore more appropriate for such responsibilities
to be met by the full Board rather than a separate
committee.
The Board reviews its composition annually in the
context of changes in the growth and development of
the Company. Succession planning is considered in
the same light and frequency.
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
Compliant.
The Board has assessed a matrix of key skills and
diversity which match its current stage of
development.
2.3 A listed entity should disclose:

The names of the directors considered
by the Board to be independent
directors

If a director has an interest, position,
association or relationship of the type
described in Box 23 (independence
guidelines) but the Board is of the
opinion that it does not compromise the
Compliant.
The Board makes the relevant disclosures
recommended at 2.3. The disclosures are made
both in the Director Report in the Annual Report and
in the Corporate Governance Statement.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

COR PORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
independence of the director, the nature
of the relationship and an explanation of
why the Board is of that opinion

The length of service of each director
A majority of the Board of a listed entity should be
independent directors
Non-Compliant.
The Board currently comprises 5 directors, one of
whom is independent. However, the Board believes
that its composition is appropriate at the current
time.
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
Compliant.
The Company’s Chairman, Mr. Gary Lyons, is an
independent Non-Executive director in accordance
with the ASX Principles and Recommendations.
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 roles as
directors effectively
Non-Compliant.
The Company does not have a formal induction
program for inducting new directors. However new
directors are provided with considerable information
relating to their roles and responsibilities as well as
industry and company specific information. This
approach is disclosed in the Board Charter and in
the Corporate Governance Statement.
Act ethically and responsibly
A listed entity should articulate and disclose its
values.
Compliant.
The Company is committed to conducting all of 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.
The Company’s values are set out in its Code of
Conduct and are available on the Company’s
website. All employees will be given appropriate
training on the Company’s values and senior
executives will continually reference such values.
A listed entity should:
a)
have and disclose 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.
Compliant.
The Company’s Code of Conduct addresses these
practices and issues, and is included on the
Company’s website.
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.
Compliant.
The Company’s Whistleblower Policy addresses
these practices and issues, and is included on the
Company’s website.
A listed entity should:
Compliant.
PORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
independence of the director, the nature
of the relationship and an explanation of
why the Board is of that opinion

The length of service of each director
A majority of the Board of a listed entity should be
independent directors
Non-Compliant.
The Board currently comprises 5 directors, one of
whom is independent. However, the Board believes
that its composition is appropriate at the current
time.
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
Compliant.
The Company’s Chairman, Mr. Gary Lyons, is an
independent Non-Executive director in accordance
with the ASX Principles and Recommendations.
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 roles as
directors effectively
Non-Compliant.
The Company does not have a formal induction
program for inducting new directors. However new
directors are provided with considerable information
relating to their roles and responsibilities as well as
industry and company specific information. This
approach is disclosed in the Board Charter and in
the Corporate Governance Statement.
Act ethically and responsibly
A listed entity should articulate and disclose its
values.
Compliant.
The Company is committed to conducting all of 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.
The Company’s values are set out in its Code of
Conduct and are available on the Company’s
website. All employees will be given appropriate
training on the Company’s values and senior
executives will continually reference such values.
A listed entity should:
a)
have and disclose 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.
Compliant.
The Company’s Code of Conduct addresses these
practices and issues, and is included on the
Company’s website.
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.
Compliant.
The Company’s Whistleblower Policy addresses
these practices and issues, and is included on the
Company’s website.
A listed entity should:
Compliant.
independence of the director, the nature
of the relationship and an explanation of
why the Board is of that opinion

The length of service of each director
2.4 A majority of the Board of a listed entity should be
independent directors
Non-Compliant.
The Board currently comprises 5 directors, one of
whom is independent. However, the Board believes
that its composition is appropriate at the current
time.
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
Compliant.
The Company’s Chairman, Mr. Gary Lyons, is an
independent Non-Executive director in accordance
with the ASX Principles and Recommendations.
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 roles as
directors effectively
Non-Compliant.
The Company does not have a formal induction
program for inducting new directors. However new
directors are provided with considerable information
relating to their roles and responsibilities as well as
industry and company specific information. This
approach is disclosed in the Board Charter and in
the Corporate Governance Statement.
3 Act ethically and responsibly
3.1 A listed entity should articulate and disclose its
values.
Compliant.
The Company is committed to conducting all of 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.
The Company’s values are set out in its Code of
Conduct and are available on the Company’s
website. All employees will be given appropriate
training on the Company’s values and senior
executives will continually reference such values.
3.2 A listed entity should:
a)
have and disclose 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.
Compliant.
The Company’s Code of Conduct addresses these
practices and issues, and is included on the
Company’s website.
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.
Compliant.
The Company’s Whistleblower Policy addresses
these practices and issues, and is included on the
Company’s website.
3.4 A listed entity should: Compliant.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

COR PORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
a)
have and disclose an anti-bribery and
corruption policy; and
b)
ensure that the board or committee of
the board is informed of any material
breaches of that policy.
The Company’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
addresses these practices and issues, and is
included on the Company’s website.
Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting
The Board of a listed entity should:

Have an audit committee which has at
least 3 members (all of whom are non-
executive directors and a majority
independent),
be
chaired
by
an
independent director who is not Chair of
the Board, disclose the committee
charter, the relevant qualifications and
experience of the members of the
committee, and disclose at the end of
each reporting period the number of
times the committee met during the
reporting
period
and
individuals
attendance

If it does not have an audit committee
disclose that fact and the processes it
employs that independent 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 engagementpartner
Non-Compliant.
The Board has established an Audit Committee and
it has three members all of whom are non-executive.
However, although the Chairman is not the
Chairman of the Board he is not independent, in
addition the majority of the members of the
committee are not independent. As a result the
Company does not comply with recommendation
4.1.
It is the view of the Board that the Audit Committee
has the skills and experience to discharge its
responsibilities in this area.
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
Compliant.
The Board receives a declaration from the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer before
approving the financial statements to be disclosed
for the full year, half year and for each quarterly
report.
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.
Compliant.
Periodic corporate reports that are not subject to
audit or review by the Company’s auditors (which
include, but not limited to, quarterly activities and
cash flow reports, directors’ reports and any
information included in the Company’s annual report
other than the audited financial statements) are
compiled and verified by management before being
reviewed by the Board before release to the market.
Make timely and balanced disclosure
A listed entity should:
Compliant.
The Company’s policies and procedures for
compliance with the ASX ListingRule disclosure
PORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
a)
have and disclose an anti-bribery and
corruption policy; and
b)
ensure that the board or committee of
the board is informed of any material
breaches of that policy.
The Company’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
addresses these practices and issues, and is
included on the Company’s website.
Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting
The Board of a listed entity should:

Have an audit committee which has at
least 3 members (all of whom are non-
executive directors and a majority
independent),
be
chaired
by
an
independent director who is not Chair of
the Board, disclose the committee
charter, the relevant qualifications and
experience of the members of the
committee, and disclose at the end of
each reporting period the number of
times the committee met during the
reporting
period
and
individuals
attendance

If it does not have an audit committee
disclose that fact and the processes it
employs that independent 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 engagementpartner
Non-Compliant.
The Board has established an Audit Committee and
it has three members all of whom are non-executive.
However, although the Chairman is not the
Chairman of the Board he is not independent, in
addition the majority of the members of the
committee are not independent. As a result the
Company does not comply with recommendation
4.1.
It is the view of the Board that the Audit Committee
has the skills and experience to discharge its
responsibilities in this area.
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
Compliant.
The Board receives a declaration from the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer before
approving the financial statements to be disclosed
for the full year, half year and for each quarterly
report.
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.
Compliant.
Periodic corporate reports that are not subject to
audit or review by the Company’s auditors (which
include, but not limited to, quarterly activities and
cash flow reports, directors’ reports and any
information included in the Company’s annual report
other than the audited financial statements) are
compiled and verified by management before being
reviewed by the Board before release to the market.
Make timely and balanced disclosure
A listed entity should:
Compliant.
The Company’s policies and procedures for
compliance with the ASX ListingRule disclosure
a)
have and disclose an anti-bribery and
corruption policy; and
b)
ensure that the board or committee of
the board is informed of any material
breaches of that policy.
The Company’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
addresses these practices and issues, and is
included on the Company’s website.
4 Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting
4.1 The Board of a listed entity should:

Have an audit committee which has at
least 3 members (all of whom are non-
executive directors and a majority
independent),
be
chaired
by
an
independent director who is not Chair of
the Board, disclose the committee
charter, the relevant qualifications and
experience of the members of the
committee, and disclose at the end of
each reporting period the number of
times the committee met during the
reporting
period
and
individuals
attendance

If it does not have an audit committee
disclose that fact and the processes it
employs that independent 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 engagementpartner
Non-Compliant.
The Board has established an Audit Committee and
it has three members all of whom are non-executive.
However, although the Chairman is not the
Chairman of the Board he is not independent, in
addition the majority of the members of the
committee are not independent. As a result the
Company does not comply with recommendation
4.1.
It is the view of the Board that the Audit Committee
has the skills and experience to discharge its
responsibilities in this area.
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
Compliant.
The Board receives a declaration from the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer before
approving the financial statements to be disclosed
for the full year, half year and for each quarterly
report.
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.
Compliant.
Periodic corporate reports that are not subject to
audit or review by the Company’s auditors (which
include, but not limited to, quarterly activities and
cash flow reports, directors’ reports and any
information included in the Company’s annual report
other than the audited financial statements) are
compiled and verified by management before being
reviewed by the Board before release to the market.
5 Make timely and balanced disclosure
5.1 A listed entity should: Compliant.
The Company’s policies and procedures for
compliance with the ASX ListingRule disclosure
COR PORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

Have a written policy for complying with
its continuous disclosure obligations and
the listing rules, and

Disclose thatpolicyor a summaryof it
requirements are included in the Company’s
Continuous Disclosure Policy and Procedure
document on the Company website.
A listed entity should ensure that its board
receives copies of all material market
announcements promptly after they have been
made.
Compliant.
All material market announcements are provided to
the board for review and comment prior to release to
the ASX Market Announcements Platform.
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.
Compliant.
The Company ensures that any substantive investor
or analyst presentation materials are released as a
market announcement ahead of the presentation
being given.
This recommendation does not apply to one-on-one
meetings between the Company and investors or
analysts. The Company ensures that any
presentation materials at these meetings does not
involve the disclosure of any material information
that has not already been disclosed to the market.
Respect the rights of security holders
A listed entity should provide information about
itself and its governance to investors via its
website
Compliant.
The Company discloses its Shareholder
Communications Policy in the Corporate
Governance Statement. Electronic communication
with the Company is encouraged.
A listed entity should design and implement an
investor relations program to facilitate effective
two-way communication with investors
Compliant.
The Company has engaged an independent investor
relations firm.
A listed entity should disclose the policies and
processes it has in place to facilitate and
encourage participation at meetings of security
holders
Compliant.
Refer Corporate Governance Statement.
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.
Compliant.
The Company ensures that all resolutions
considered for approval at a meeting of security
holders are decided upon by a poll.
Where considered appropriate, the Company will
engage the services of an independent third party,
such as its share registry, to undertake the poll.
A listed entity should give security holders the
option to receive communications from, and send
communications to, the entity and its security
registry electronically
Compliant.
The Company encourages the use of electronic
means of communications. Refer to the Company’s
website.
Recognise and manage risk
PORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

Have a written policy for complying with
its continuous disclosure obligations and
the listing rules, and

Disclose thatpolicyor a summaryof it
requirements are included in the Company’s
Continuous Disclosure Policy and Procedure
document on the Company website.
A listed entity should ensure that its board
receives copies of all material market
announcements promptly after they have been
made.
Compliant.
All material market announcements are provided to
the board for review and comment prior to release to
the ASX Market Announcements Platform.
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.
Compliant.
The Company ensures that any substantive investor
or analyst presentation materials are released as a
market announcement ahead of the presentation
being given.
This recommendation does not apply to one-on-one
meetings between the Company and investors or
analysts. The Company ensures that any
presentation materials at these meetings does not
involve the disclosure of any material information
that has not already been disclosed to the market.
Respect the rights of security holders
A listed entity should provide information about
itself and its governance to investors via its
website
Compliant.
The Company discloses its Shareholder
Communications Policy in the Corporate
Governance Statement. Electronic communication
with the Company is encouraged.
A listed entity should design and implement an
investor relations program to facilitate effective
two-way communication with investors
Compliant.
The Company has engaged an independent investor
relations firm.
A listed entity should disclose the policies and
processes it has in place to facilitate and
encourage participation at meetings of security
holders
Compliant.
Refer Corporate Governance Statement.
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.
Compliant.
The Company ensures that all resolutions
considered for approval at a meeting of security
holders are decided upon by a poll.
Where considered appropriate, the Company will
engage the services of an independent third party,
such as its share registry, to undertake the poll.
A listed entity should give security holders the
option to receive communications from, and send
communications to, the entity and its security
registry electronically
Compliant.
The Company encourages the use of electronic
means of communications. Refer to the Company’s
website.
Recognise and manage risk

Have a written policy for complying with
its continuous disclosure obligations and
the listing rules, and

Disclose thatpolicyor a summaryof it
requirements are included in the Company’s
Continuous Disclosure Policy and Procedure
document on the Company website.
5.2 A listed entity should ensure that its board
receives copies of all material market
announcements promptly after they have been
made.
Compliant.
All material market announcements are provided to
the board for review and comment prior to release to
the ASX Market Announcements Platform.
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.
Compliant.
The Company ensures that any substantive investor
or analyst presentation materials are released as a
market announcement ahead of the presentation
being given.
This recommendation does not apply to one-on-one
meetings between the Company and investors or
analysts. The Company ensures that any
presentation materials at these meetings does not
involve the disclosure of any material information
that has not already been disclosed to the market.
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
Compliant.
The Company discloses its Shareholder
Communications Policy in the Corporate
Governance Statement. Electronic communication
with the Company is encouraged.
6.2 A listed entity should design and implement an
investor relations program to facilitate effective
two-way communication with investors
Compliant.
The Company has engaged an independent investor
relations firm.
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
Compliant.
Refer Corporate Governance Statement.
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.
Compliant.
The Company ensures that all resolutions
considered for approval at a meeting of security
holders are decided upon by a poll.
Where considered appropriate, the Company will
engage the services of an independent third party,
such as its share registry, to undertake the poll.
6.5 A listed entity should give security holders the
option to receive communications from, and send
communications to, the entity and its security
registry electronically
Compliant.
The Company encourages the use of electronic
means of communications. Refer to the Company’s
website.
7 Recognise and manage risk

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

COR PORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
The Board of a listed entity should:

Have a committee, or committees, to
oversee risk, each of which has at least
3 members (majority independent), be
chaired by an independent director,
disclose the committee charter, disclose
the committee members, and disclose at
the end of each reporting period the
number of times the committee met
during
the
reporting
period
and
individuals attendance

If it does not have a risk committee, or
committees that satisfy the above
requirements, disclose that fact and the
processes it employs for overseeing the
entity’s risk management framework
Non-Compliant.
The Company has established an Audit and Risk
Management Committee to assist with the process
of risk oversight. However it is not chaired by an
independent director and is not comprised of a
majority of independent directors.
A Risk Strategy has been incorporated and a risk
register established.
The Board has delegated the responsibility for
identifying and managing risks to the Company
Secretary and the senior executive team. A review
of the Risk Register is carried out twice a year at the
time of considering and approving the half and full
year financial statements.
The Board, or committee, of the Board should:

Review the entity’s risk management
framework at least annually to satisfy
itself that it continues to be sound, and

Disclose in relation to each reporting
period whether such a review has taken
place
Compliant.
During the Financial year, the Board has received a
report from Management setting out material
business risks and has reviewed the Company’s
Risk Register during the financial year.
A listed entity should disclose:

If it has an internal audit function, how
the function is structured and what role
it performs, or

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
Compliant.
The Company does not have an internal audit
function.
The Board through the audit and risk management
committee oversees risk management and will
review the strategy on an annual basis and the
material risk register every six months.
The Company has a sound system of internal
controls for an organisation of its size which is
monitored by senior executives and the Board.
A listed entity should disclose whether it has any
material exposure and social sustainability risks,
and if it does, how it manages or intends to
manage those risks
Compliant.
Disclosed in the Company’s Corporate Governance
Statement.
Remunerate fairly and responsibly
Companies should ensure that the level and composition of remuneration is sufficient and reasonable
and that its relationship to performance is clear
The Board of a listed entity should:

Have a remuneration committee which
has at least 3 members (majority
independent),
be
chaired
by
an
independent
director,
disclose
the
committee
charter,
disclose
the
committee members, and disclose at the
end of each reporting period the number
Non-Compliant.
The Board has a Remuneration Committee
comprised of 3 non-executive Directors, however
the majority are not independent nor is the
Chairperson an independent Director.
The Remuneration Committee’s Charter is disclosed
on the Company’s website.
PORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
The Board of a listed entity should:

Have a committee, or committees, to
oversee risk, each of which has at least
3 members (majority independent), be
chaired by an independent director,
disclose the committee charter, disclose
the committee members, and disclose at
the end of each reporting period the
number of times the committee met
during
the
reporting
period
and
individuals attendance

If it does not have a risk committee, or
committees that satisfy the above
requirements, disclose that fact and the
processes it employs for overseeing the
entity’s risk management framework
Non-Compliant.
The Company has established an Audit and Risk
Management Committee to assist with the process
of risk oversight. However it is not chaired by an
independent director and is not comprised of a
majority of independent directors.
A Risk Strategy has been incorporated and a risk
register established.
The Board has delegated the responsibility for
identifying and managing risks to the Company
Secretary and the senior executive team. A review
of the Risk Register is carried out twice a year at the
time of considering and approving the half and full
year financial statements.
The Board, or committee, of the Board should:

Review the entity’s risk management
framework at least annually to satisfy
itself that it continues to be sound, and

Disclose in relation to each reporting
period whether such a review has taken
place
Compliant.
During the Financial year, the Board has received a
report from Management setting out material
business risks and has reviewed the Company’s
Risk Register during the financial year.
A listed entity should disclose:

If it has an internal audit function, how
the function is structured and what role
it performs, or

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
Compliant.
The Company does not have an internal audit
function.
The Board through the audit and risk management
committee oversees risk management and will
review the strategy on an annual basis and the
material risk register every six months.
The Company has a sound system of internal
controls for an organisation of its size which is
monitored by senior executives and the Board.
A listed entity should disclose whether it has any
material exposure and social sustainability risks,
and if it does, how it manages or intends to
manage those risks
Compliant.
Disclosed in the Company’s Corporate Governance
Statement.
Remunerate fairly and responsibly
Companies should ensure that the level and composition of remuneration is sufficient and reasonable
and that its relationship to performance is clear
The Board of a listed entity should:

Have a remuneration committee which
has at least 3 members (majority
independent),
be
chaired
by
an
independent
director,
disclose
the
committee
charter,
disclose
the
committee members, and disclose at the
end of each reporting period the number
Non-Compliant.
The Board has a Remuneration Committee
comprised of 3 non-executive Directors, however
the majority are not independent nor is the
Chairperson an independent Director.
The Remuneration Committee’s Charter is disclosed
on the Company’s website.
7.1 The Board of a listed entity should:

Have a committee, or committees, to
oversee risk, each of which has at least
3 members (majority independent), be
chaired by an independent director,
disclose the committee charter, disclose
the committee members, and disclose at
the end of each reporting period the
number of times the committee met
during
the
reporting
period
and
individuals attendance

If it does not have a risk committee, or
committees that satisfy the above
requirements, disclose that fact and the
processes it employs for overseeing the
entity’s risk management framework
Non-Compliant.
The Company has established an Audit and Risk
Management Committee to assist with the process
of risk oversight. However it is not chaired by an
independent director and is not comprised of a
majority of independent directors.
A Risk Strategy has been incorporated and a risk
register established.
The Board has delegated the responsibility for
identifying and managing risks to the Company
Secretary and the senior executive team. A review
of the Risk Register is carried out twice a year at the
time of considering and approving the half and full
year financial statements.
7.2 The Board, or committee, of the Board should:

Review the entity’s risk management
framework at least annually to satisfy
itself that it continues to be sound, and

Disclose in relation to each reporting
period whether such a review has taken
place
Compliant.
During the Financial year, the Board has received a
report from Management setting out material
business risks and has reviewed the Company’s
Risk Register during the financial year.
7.3 A listed entity should disclose:

If it has an internal audit function, how
the function is structured and what role
it performs, or

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
Compliant.
The Company does not have an internal audit
function.
The Board through the audit and risk management
committee oversees risk management and will
review the strategy on an annual basis and the
material risk register every six months.
The Company has a sound system of internal
controls for an organisation of its size which is
monitored by senior executives and the Board.
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it has any
material exposure and social sustainability risks,
and if it does, how it manages or intends to
manage those risks
Compliant.
Disclosed in the Company’s Corporate Governance
Statement.
8 Remunerate fairly and responsibly
Companies should ensure that the level and composition of remuneration is sufficient and reasonable
and that its relationship to performance is clear
8.1 The Board of a listed entity should:

Have a remuneration committee which
has at least 3 members (majority
independent),
be
chaired
by
an
independent
director,
disclose
the
committee
charter,
disclose
the
committee members, and disclose at the
end of each reporting period the number
Non-Compliant.
The Board has a Remuneration Committee
comprised of 3 non-executive Directors, however
the majority are not independent nor is the
Chairperson an independent Director.
The Remuneration Committee’s Charter is disclosed
on the Company’s website.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

COR PORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
of times the committee met during the
reporting
period
and
individuals
attendance

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
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
Compliant.
The Company separately discloses its policy on
remuneration in the Corporate Governance
Statement and in the Remuneration section of its
Directors Report in the Company’s Annual Report.
A listed entity which has an equity based
remuneration scheme should:

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 and participation in the scheme, and

Disclose thatpolicyor a summaryof it
Compliant.
The Company’s Securities Trading Policy
specifically prohibits the use of derivatives by the
Company’s employees.
PORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
of times the committee met during the
reporting
period
and
individuals
attendance

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
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
Compliant.
The Company separately discloses its policy on
remuneration in the Corporate Governance
Statement and in the Remuneration section of its
Directors Report in the Company’s Annual Report.
A listed entity which has an equity based
remuneration scheme should:

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 and participation in the scheme, and

Disclose thatpolicyor a summaryof it
Compliant.
The Company’s Securities Trading Policy
specifically prohibits the use of derivatives by the
Company’s employees.
of times the committee met during the
reporting
period
and
individuals
attendance

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
Compliant.
The Company separately discloses its policy on
remuneration in the Corporate Governance
Statement and in the Remuneration section of its
Directors Report in the Company’s Annual Report.
8.3 A listed entity which has an equity based
remuneration scheme should:

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 and participation in the scheme, and

Disclose thatpolicyor a summaryof it
Compliant.
The Company’s Securities Trading Policy
specifically prohibits the use of derivatives by the
Company’s employees.

Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity

GWR Group Limited

ABN/ARBN
54 102 622 051
Financial year ended:
54 102 622 051 30 June 2021

Our corporate governance statement[1] for the period above can be found at:[2]

These pages of our ☐ annual report: This URL on our https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/ ☒ website:

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 30 June 2021 and has been approved by the board.

The annexure includes a key to where our corporate governance disclosures can be located.[3]

Date: 25 October 2021

Name of authorised officer Mark Pitts (Company Secretary) authorising lodgement:

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

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 website where such a statement is located. The corporate governance statement must disclose the extent to which the entity has followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during the reporting period. If the entity has not followed a recommendation for any part of the reporting period, its corporate governance statement must separately identify that recommendation and the period during which it was not followed and state its reasons for not following the recommendation and what (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 website rather than in its annual report, it must lodge a copy of the corporate governance statement with ASX at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The corporate governance statement must be current as at the effective date specified in that statement for the purposes of Listing Rule 4.10.3.

Under Listing Rule 4.7.3, an entity must also lodge with ASX a completed Appendix 4G at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The Appendix 4G serves a dual purpose. It acts as a key designed to assist readers to locate the governance disclosures made by a listed entity under Listing Rule 4.10.3 and under the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s recommendations. It also acts as a verification tool for listed entities to confirm that they have met the disclosure requirements of Listing Rule 4.10.3.

The Appendix 4G is not a substitute for, and is not to be confused with, the entity's corporate governance statement. They serve different purposes and an entity must produce each of them separately.

2 Tick whichever option is correct and then complete the page number(s) of the annual report, or the URL of the web page, where your corporate governance statement can be found. You can, if you wish, delete the option which is not applicable.

3 Throughout this form, where you are given two or more options to select, you can, if you wish, delete any option which 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 wish, delete the “OR” at the end of the selection. See notes 4 and 5 below for further instructions on how to complete this form.

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

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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 Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above.
We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance
Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above.
Our reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 1 – LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
1.1 A listed entity should have and disclose a board charter
setting out:
(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.

and we have disclosed a copy of our board charter at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
1.2 A listed entity should:
(a) undertake appropriate checks before appointing a
director or senior executive or putting someone
forward 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.
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement with each
director and senior executive setting out the terms of their
appointment.
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
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.
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

4 Tick the box in this column only if you have followed the relevant recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Where the recommendation has a disclosure obligation attached, you must insert the location where that disclosure has been made, where indicated by the line with “ insert location ” underneath. If the disclosure in question has been made in your corporate governance statement, you need only insert “our corporate governance statement”. If the disclosure has been made in your annual report, you should insert the page number(s) of your annual report (eg “pages 10-12 of our annual report”). If the disclosure has been made on your website, you should insert the URL of the web page where the disclosure has been made or can be accessed (eg “www.entityname.com.au/corporate governance/charters/”).

5 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.

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above.
We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance
Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above.
Our reasons for not doing so are:5
1.5 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a diversity policy;
(b) through its board or a committee of the board set
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity
in the composition of its board, senior executives and
workforce generally; and
(c)
disclose in relation to each reporting period:
(1) the measurable objectives set for that period to
achieve gender diversity;
(2) the entity’s progress towards achieving those
objectives; and
(3) either:
(A) the respective proportions of men and
women on the board, in senior executive
positions and across the whole workforce
(including how the entity has defined
“senior executive” for these purposes); or
(B) 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.
If the entity was in the S&P / ASX 300 Index at the
commencement of the reporting period, the measurable
objective for achieving gender diversity in the composition
of its board should be to have not less than 30% of its
directors of each gender within a specified period.

and we have disclosed a copy of our diversity policy at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
and we have disclosed the information referred to in
paragraph (c) in our Corporate Governance Statement at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
☐set out 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 Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above.
We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance
Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above.
Our reasons for not doing so are:5
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 for each reporting period whether a
performance evaluation has been undertaken in
accordance with that process during or in respect of
that period.

and we have disclosed the evaluation process referred to in
paragraph (a) at: https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-
us/corporate-governance/
and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for
the reporting period in accordance with that process at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
1.7 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a process for evaluating the
performance of its senior executives at least once
every reporting period; and
(b) disclose for each reporting period whether a
performance evaluation has been undertaken in
accordance with that process during or in respect of
that period.

and we have disclosed the evaluation process referred to in
paragraph (a) at: https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-
us/corporate-governance/
and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for
the reporting period in accordance with that process at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
☐set out 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 Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above.
We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance
Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above.
Our reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 2 - STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO BE EFFECTIVE AND 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.

and we have disclosed 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 at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
The Company has adopted a committee charter which can be
found at: https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-
governance/
☒set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
2.2 A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills
matrix setting out the mix of skills that the board currently
has or is looking to achieve in its membership.
☐set out 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 Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above.
We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance
Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above.
Our reasons for not doing so are:5
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, affiliation 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 or relationship in question and an
explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and
(c)
the length of service of each director.

and we have disclosed the names of the directors considered
by the board to be independent directors at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
and the length of service of each director at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be
independent directors.
☐we have disclosed the names of the directors considered
by the board to be independent directors at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
☒set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
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.
☒we have disclosed the details of the chair of the board at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
2.6 A listed entity should have a program for inducting new
directors and for periodically reviewing whether there is a
need for existing directors to undertake professional
development to maintain the skills and knowledge
needed to perform their role as directors effectively.
☒set out 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 Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above.
We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance
Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above.
Our reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 3 – INSTIL A CULTURE OF ACTING LAWFULLY, ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
3.1 A listed entity should articulate and disclose its values.
and we have disclosed our values at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
3.2 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose 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.

and we have disclosed our code of conduct at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
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.

and we have disclosed our whistleblower policy at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
3.4 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption
policy; and
(b) ensure that the board or committee of the board is
informed of any material breaches of that policy.

and we have disclosed our anti-bribery and corruption policy at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/

☐set out 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 Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above.
We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance
Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above.
Our reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD THE INTEGRITY OF CORPORATE REPORTS
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.

we have disclosed the fact that we have an audit committee
however, it is not chaired by an independent director and is
not comprised of a majority of independent directors.
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
The Company has adopted a committee charter which can be
found at: https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-
governance/

set out 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 Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above.
We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance
Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above.
Our reasons for not doing so are:5
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.
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
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.
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
PRINCIPLE 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.

and we have disclosed our continuous disclosure compliance
policy at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
5.2 A listed entity should ensure that its board receives
copies of all material market announcements promptly
after they have been made.
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
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.
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above.
We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance
Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above.
Our reasons for not doing so are:5
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.

and we have disclosed information about us and our
governance on our websitehttps://gwrgroup.com.au/about-
us/corporate-governance/
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
6.2 A listed entity should have an investor relations program
that facilitates effective two-way communication with
investors.
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
6.3 A listed entity should disclose how it facilitates and
encourages participation at meetings of security holders.

and we have disclosed how we facilitate and encourage
participation at meetings of security holders at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
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.
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
6.5 A listed entity should give security holders the option to
receive communications from, and send communications
to, the entity and its security registry electronically.
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above.
We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance
Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above.
Our reasons for not doing so are:5
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.

and we have disclosed the details of the risk committee and
the processes we employ to oversee and manage the
Company’s risk management framework effectively at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
The Company has adopted a committee charter which can be
found at: https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-
governance/
☒set out 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 that the entity is operating with due
regard to the risk appetite set by the board; and
(b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period,
whether such a review has taken place.

and we have disclosed whether a review of the entity’s risk
management framework was undertaken during the reporting
period at:https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-
governance/
☐set out 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 Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above.
We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance
Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above.
Our reasons for not doing so are:5
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
governance, risk management and internal control
processes.

and we have disclosed 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 at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material
exposure to environmental or social risks and, if it does,
how it manages or intends to manage those risks.

and we have disclosed whether we have any material
exposure to environmental and social risks at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above.
We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance
Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above.
Our reasons for not doing so are:5
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.

and we have disclosed 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 at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
The Company has adopted a committee charter which can be
found at: https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-
governance/
☒set out 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 Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above.
We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance
Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above.
Our reasons for not doing so are:5
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.

and we have disclosed separately our remuneration policies
and practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive
directors and the remuneration of executive directors and
other senior executives at: https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-
us/corporate-governance/
and in the remuneration report included in the Company’s
annual reports at: https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-
us/corporate-governance/
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
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.

and we have disclosed our policy on this issue or a summary
of it at:
https://gwrgroup.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance/
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS THAT APPLY ONLY IN CERTAIN CASES
9.1 A listed entity with a director who does not speak the
language in which board or security holder meetings are
held or key corporate documents are written should
disclose the processes it has in place to ensure the
director understands and can contribute to the
discussions at those meetings and understands and can
discharge their obligations in relation to those documents.
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 Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in full for the wholeof the period above.
We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance
Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above.
Our reasons for not doing so are:5
9.2 A listed entity established outside Australia should ensure
that meetings of security holders are held at a reasonable
place and time.
Not applicable
9.3 A listed entity established outside Australia, and an
externally managed 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.
Not applicable
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; and
(b) the role and responsibility of the board of the
responsible entity for overseeing those
arrangements.
Not applicable
- 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.
Not applicable

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