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MACH7 TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED Governance Information 2015

Sep 28, 2015

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Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3[1]

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity

3D MEDICAL LIMITED

ABN/ARBN ABN/ARBN Financialyearended
26 007 817 192 30 June 2015

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

 these pages of our annual report:

 this URL on our website: www.3dmedical.com.au

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 29 September 2015 and has been approved by the board.

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

ALYN TAI Company Secretary 29 September 2015

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

Listing Rule 4.10.3 requires an entity that is included in the official list as an ASX Listing to include in its annual report either a corporate governance statement that meets the requirements of that rule or the URL of the page on its 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 rule 4.10.3.

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

3 Mark whichever option is correct and then complete the page number(s) of the annual report, or the URL of the web page, where the entity’s corporate governance statement can be found.

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ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOTfollowed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
PRINCIPLE 1– LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
1.1 A listed entity should disclose:
(a) the respective roles and responsibilities of its
board and management; and
(b) those matters expressly reserved to the board
and those delegated to management.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
… and information about the respective roles and
responsibilities of our board and management (including
those matters expressly reserved to the board and those
delegated to management):
 at this location:
3dmedical.com.au
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
1.2 A listed entity should:
(a) undertake
appropriate
checks
before
appointing a person, or putting forward to
security holders a candidate for election, as a
director; and
(b) provide security holders with all material
information in its possession relevant to a
decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect a
director.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement
with each director and senior executive setting out
the terms of their appointment.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

2

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOTfollowed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
1.4 The company secretary of a listed entity should be
accountable directly to the board, through the
chair, on all matters to do with the proper
functioning of the board.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
1.5 A listed entity should:
(a) have
a
diversity
policy
which
includes
requirements for the board or a relevant
committee of the board to set measurable
objectives for achieving gender diversity and to
assess annually both the objectives and the
entity’s progress in achieving them;
(b) disclose that policy or a summary of it; and
(c) disclose as at the end of each reporting period
the measurable objectives for achieving gender
diversity set by the board or a relevant
committee of the board in accordance with the
entity’s diversity policy and its progress towards
achieving them and either:
(1) the respective proportions of men and
women on the board, in senior executive
positions and across the whole organisation
(including how the entity has defined
“senior executive” for these purposes); or
(2) if the entity is a “relevant employer” under
the Workplace Gender Equality Act, the
entity’s most recent “Gender Equality
Indicators”, as defined in and published
under that Act.
… the fact that we have a diversity policy that complies with
paragraph (a):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and a copy of our diversity policy or a summary of it:
 at this location:
3dmedical.com.au
… the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity
set by the board or a relevant committee of the board in
accordance with our diversity policy and our progress
towards achieving them:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here

… and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or (2):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOTfollowed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
1.6 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a process for periodically
evaluating the performance of the board, its
committees and individual directors; and
(b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period,
whether
a
performance
evaluation
was
undertaken
in
the
reporting
period
in
accordance with that process.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
1.7 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a process for periodically
evaluating the performance of its senior
executives; and
(b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period,
whether
a
performance
evaluation
was
undertaken
in
the
reporting
period
in
accordance with that process.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOTfollowed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
PRINCIPLE 2- STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE
2.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have a nomination committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of
whom are independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the
number of times the committee met
throughout the period and the individual
attendances of the members at those
meetings;OR
(b) if it does not have a nomination committee,
disclose that fact and the processes it employs
to address board succession issues and to
ensure that the board has the appropriate
balance of skills, knowledge, experience,
independence and diversity to enable it to
discharge its duties and responsibilities
effectively.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a nomination committee that
complies with paragraphs (1) and (2):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
 at this location:
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here

[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a nomination committee and
the processes we employ to address board succession
issues and to ensure that the board has the appropriate
balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and
diversity to enable it to discharge its duties and
responsibilities effectively:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

5

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOTfollowed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
2.2 A listed entity should have and disclose a board
skills matrix setting out the mix of skills and
diversity that the board currently has or is looking
to achieve in its membership.
… our board skills matrix:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
2.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a) the names of the directors considered by the
board to be independent directors;
(b) if
a
director
has
an
interest,
position,
association
or
relationship
of
the
type
described in Box 2.3 but the board is of the
opinion that it does not compromise the
independence of the director, the nature of the
interest, position, association or relationship in
question and an explanation of why the board
is of that opinion; and
(c) the length of service of each director.
… the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph
(b):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here

… the length of service of each director:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
In the Company’s 2015 Annual Report
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be
independent directors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

6

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOTfollowed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
2.5 The chair of the board of a listed entity should be
an independent director and, in particular, should
not be the same person as the CEO of the entity.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
2.6 A listed entity should have a program for inducting
new directors and provide appropriate professional
development opportunities for directors to develop
and maintain the skills and knowledge needed to
perform their role as directors effectively.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
PRINCIPLE 3– ACT ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
3.1 A listed entity should:
(a) have a code of conduct for its directors, senior
executives and employees; and
(b) disclose that code or a summary of it.
… our code of conduct or a summary of it:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementAND
 at this location:
3dmedical.com.au
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
PRINCIPLE 4– SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have an audit committee which:
(1) has at least three members, all of whom are
non-executive directors and a majority of
whom are independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director, who
is not the chair of the board,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the relevant qualifications and experience
of the members of the committee; and
(5) in relation to each reporting period, the
number of times the committee met
throughout the period and the individual
attendances ofthemembers at those
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have an audit committee that complies
with paragraphs (1) and (2):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
 at this location:
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOTfollowed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
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.
 at this location:
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an audit committee and the
processes we employ that independently verify and
safeguard the integrity of our corporate reporting, including
the processes for the appointment and removal of the
external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement
partner:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
4.2 The board of a listed entity should, before it
approves the entity’s financial statements for a
financial period, receive from its CEO and CFO a
declaration that, in their opinion, the financial
records of the entity have been properly
maintained and that the financial statements
comply with the appropriate accounting standards
and give a true and fair view of the financial
position and performance of the entity and that the
opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound
system of risk management and internal control
which is operating effectively.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
4.3 A listed entity that has an AGM should ensure that
its external auditor attends its AGM and is
available to answer questions from security
holders relevant to the audit.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity that does
not hold an annual general meeting and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

8

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOTfollowed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
PRINCIPLE 5– MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE
5.1 A listed entity should:
(a) have a written policy for complying with its
continuous disclosure obligations under the
Listing Rules; and
(b) disclose that policy or a summary of it.
… our continuous disclosure compliance policy or a summary
of it:
 in our Corporate Governance Statement AND
 at this location:
3dmedical.com.au
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
PRINCIPLE 6– RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS
6.1 A listed entity should provide information about
itself and its governance to investors via its
website.
… information about us and our governance on our website:
 at this location:
3dmedical.com.au
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
6.2 A listed entity should design and implement an
investor relations program to facilitate effective
two-way communication with investors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
6.3 A listed entity should disclose the policies and
processes it has in place to facilitate and
encourage participation at meetings of security
holders.
… our policies and processes for facilitating and encouraging
participation at meetings of security holders:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity that does
not hold periodic meetings of security holders and
this recommendation is therefore not applicable
6.4 A listed entity should give security holders the
option to receive communications from, and send
communications to, the entity and its security
registry electronically.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement

9

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOTfollowed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
PRINCIPLE 7– RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK
7.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have a committee or committees to oversee
risk, each of which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of
whom are independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the
number of times the committee met
throughout the period and the individual
attendances of the members at those
meetings;OR
(b) if it does not have a risk committee or
committees that satisfy (a) above, disclose that
fact and
the
processes it
employs
for
overseeing the entity’s risk management
framework.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a committee or committees to
oversee risk that comply with paragraphs (1) and (2):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
 at this location:
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a risk committee or
committees that satisfy (a) and the processes we employ for
overseeing our risk management framework:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
7.2 The board or a committee of the board should:
(a) review the entity’s risk management framework
at least annually to satisfy itself that it
continues to be sound; and
(b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period,
whether such a review has taken place.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
7.3 A listed entity should disclose: [If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… how our internal audit function is structured and what role
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOTfollowed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
(a) if it has an internal audit function, how the
function is structured and what role it performs;
OR
(b) if it does not have an internal audit function,
that fact and the processes it employs for
evaluating
and
continually
improving
the
effectiveness of its risk management and
internal control processes.
it performs:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an internal audit function and
the processes we employ for evaluating and continually
improving the effectiveness of our risk management and
internal control processes:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
Governance Statement
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it has any
material exposure to economic, environmental and
social sustainability risks and, if it does, how it
manages or intends to manage those risks.
… whether we have any material exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability risks and, if we do,
how we manage or intend to manage those risks:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
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
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a remuneration committee that
complies with paragraphs (1) and (2):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

11

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOTfollowed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
(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 a copy of the charter of the committee:
 at this location:
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a remuneration committee
and the processes we employ for setting the level and
composition of remuneration for directors and senior
executives and ensuring that such remuneration is
appropriate and not excessive:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
8.2 A listed entity should separately disclose its
policies and practices regarding the remuneration
of non-executive directors and the remuneration of
executive directors and other senior executives.
… separately our remuneration policies and practices
regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors and
the remuneration of executive directors and other senior
executives:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
The Company’s 2015 Annual Report
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the
whole of the period above. We have disclosed …
We haveNOTfollowed the recommendation in full
for the whole of the period above. We have
disclosed …
8.3 A listed entity which has an equity-based
remuneration scheme should:
(a) have a policy on whether participants are
permitted to enter into transactions (whether
through the use of derivatives or otherwise)
which limit the economic risk of participating in
the scheme; and
(b) disclose that policy or a summary of it.
… our policy on this issue or a summary of it:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we do not have an equity-based remuneration
scheme and this recommendation is therefore not
applicableOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES APPLICABLE TO EXTERNALLY MANAGED LISTED ENTITIES
- Alternative to Recommendation 1.1 for externally
managed listed entities:
The responsible entity of an externally managed
listed entity should disclose:
(a) the arrangements between the responsible
entity and the listed entity for managing the
affairs of the listed entity;
(b) the role and responsibility of the board of the
responsible
entity
for
overseeing
those
arrangements.
… the information referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement
- Alternative to Recommendations 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3
for externally managed listed entities:
An externally managed listed entity should clearly
disclose the terms governing the remuneration of
the manager.
… the terms governing our remuneration as manager of the
entity:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement

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3D Medical Limited ACN 007 817 192

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

The Directors and management of 3D Medical Limited ( 3DM or the Company ) are committed to conducting the business of 3DM and its controlled entities (the Group ) in an ethical manner and in accordance with the highest standards of corporate governance. The Company has adopted and substantially complies with the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (Third Edition) ( Recommendations ) to the extent appropriate to the size and nature of the Group’s operations.

The Company has prepared this statement which sets out its corporate governance practices during the financial year on 30 June 2015. This statement identifies any Recommendations that have not been followed, and provides reasons for not following such Recommendations. This statement is current as at 30 June 2015, and has been approved by the Board of 3DM.

The Company’s corporate governance policies and charters and policies are all available under the Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website (www.3dmedical.com.au) ( Website ).

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Principle 1 – Lay solid foundations for management and oversight

A listed entity should establish and disclose the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and management and how their performance is monitored and evaluated.

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Principle 1 – Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
A listed entity should establish and disclose the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management and how their performance is monitored and evaluated.
1.1 A listed entity should
disclose:
(a) the respective roles and
responsibilities of its
board and management;
and
(b) those matters expressly
reserved to the board
and those delegated to
management.
Complying The Board has adopted a charter (Board Charter) which
establishes the role of the Board and its relationship with
management. The Board Charter clearly articulates the division of
responsibilities between the Board and management, in order to
manage expectations and avoid misunderstandings about their
respective roles and accountabilities.
As detailed in the Board Charter, the primary role of the Board is
the protection and enhancement of long term shareholder value,
and its responsibilities include the overall strategic direction of the
Group, establishing goals for management and monitoring the
achievement of these goals. The Board is also responsible for the
overall corporate governance of 3DM.
The Board Charter additionally sets out the role and responsibility
of the Chairman, and outlines the Board’s policy on when and how
Directors may seek independent professional advice at the
expense of the Company.
The Board has delegated to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the
authority and power to manage 3DM and its businesses within
levels of authority specified by the Board from time to time. The
CEO may sub-delegate aspects of his authority and power but
remains accountable to the Board for 3DM’s performance and is
required to report regularly to the Board on the progress being
made by 3DM’s business units.
In accordance with the Board Charter, the Board will review the
Board Charter at least annually, and in doing so will continually
review the division of functions between the Board and
management to ensure that it continues to be appropriate to the
needs of the Group.
Acopy oftheBoard Charter is available ontheWebsite.
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1.2 A listed entity should:
(a) undertake appropriate
checks before
appointing a person, or
putting forward to
security holders a
candidate for election,
as a director; and
(b) provide security holders
with all material
information in its
possession relevant to a
decision on whether or
not to elect or re-elect a
director.
Complying Due to the size and scale of its operations, the Company currently
does not have a separate nomination committee. The roles and
responsibilities of a nomination committee are undertaken by the
full Board.
It is the role of the Board, in performing the function of a nomination
committee, to identify suitable candidates to complement the
existing Board, to undertake appropriate checks on the candidate;
to seek confirmation from the candidate that he/she will have
sufficient time to fulfil his or her responsibilities as a director. Where
appropriate, external consultants may be engaged to assist in
searching for candidates and undertaking relevant checks.
The Company provides information to shareholders about Directors
seeking re-election at general meeting to enable them to make an
informed decision on whether or not to re-elect the Director,
including their relevant qualifications and experience and the skills
they bring to the Board; details of any other listed directorships held
by the Director in the preceding 3 years; the term of office already
served by the Director; whether the Director is considered to be
independent; and a recommendation by the Board in respect of the
re-election of the Director.
The Company will, in the case of a candidate standing for election
as a director for the first time, provide information to shareholders
about the candidate to enable them to make an informed decision
on whether or not to elect the candidate, including material adverse
information revealed by any checks the Board has performed on
the candidate; details of any interest, position, association or
relationship that might influence, or reasonably be perceived to
influence, in a material respect the candidate’s capacity to exercise
independent judgement on Board matters or to act in the best
interests of the Company and its shareholders generally; the
Board’s view on whether the candidate will be considered to be an
independent Director; and a recommendation by the Board in
respect of the election of the candidate.
1.3 A listed entity should have a
written agreement with each
director and senior
executive setting out the
terms of their appointment.
Complying All Directors and senior executives have entered into written
agreements with the Company.
Specifically, each Non-Executive Director has been given a letter of
appointment which outlines terms including the Director’s duties,
obligations, remuneration, expected time commitments and
notification of the Company’s policies. Similarly, senior executives
have a formal job description and services agreement or
employment agreement with the Company describing their term of
office, duties, rights and responsibilities, and entitlements on
termination.
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.
Complying The Company Secretary is responsible for the day to day
operations of the company secretary’s office, including the
administration of Board and committee meetings, overseeing
3DM’s relationship with its share registrar and lodgements with the
ASX and other regulators. The Company Secretary is also
responsible for communications with the ASX about listing rule
matters, including making disclosures to the ASX in accordance
with 3DM’s Continuous Disclosure Policy. The Company Secretary
supports the effectiveness of the Board by monitoring compliance
with Board policies and procedures, and co-ordinating the
completion and despatch of Board agendas and briefing papers.
The Company Secretary is accountable to the Board, and all
Directorshave access to the Company Secretary.
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The decision to appoint or remove the Company Secretary is made
or approved by the Board.
1.5 A listed entity should:
(a) have a diversity policy
which includes
requirements for the
board or a relevant
committee of the board
to set measurable
objectives for achieving
gender diversity and to
assess annually both
the objectives and the
entity’s progress in
achieving them;
(b) disclose that policy or a
summary of it; and
(c) disclose as at the end of
each reporting period
the measurable
objectives for achieving
gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant
committee of the board
in accordance with the
entity’s diversity policy
and its progress
towards achieving them,
and either:
(1) the respective
proportions of men
and women on the
board, in senior
executive positions
and across the whole
organisation
(including how the
entity has defined
“senior executive” for
these purposes); or
(2) if the entity is a
“relevant employer”
under the Workplace
Gender Equality Act,
the entity’s most
recent “Gender
Equality Indicators”,
as defined in and
published under that
**Act. **
Part-
Complying
The Company is committed to the principles of employing people
with a broad range of experiences, skills and views. All executives,
managers and employees are responsible for promoting workforce
diversity. The Company has adopted a Workplace Diversity Policy
which can be viewed on the Website. The Workplace Diversity
Policy requires the commitment of the Directors and Senior
Management to promote the specific objective of diversity and
seeks to ensure, to the extent that is practicable and appropriate,
that the Company’s director appointment and employee recruitment
processes are undertaken with reference to the objectives of the
Workplace Diversity Policy.
The Workplace Diversity Policy includes requirements for the Board
to establish measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity
for the Board to assess annually both the objectives and progress
in achieving them. Whilst the Company has not set formal
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity, the Company
is nonetheless committed to recruiting employees from a diverse
pool of qualified candidates.
The Board is charged with the responsibility of undertaking an
annual review to:

assess its policies and procedures in reference to its
diversity objectives;

determine whether its diversity policies and procedures
are and are likely to continue to be appropriate; and

ensure that the Company, and its policies and procedures,
comply with all applicable legal requirements in respect of
diversity and that such policies and procedures remain
relevant and effective.
As at 30 June 2015, the Company had 5 employees and 1
contractor; of these, 1 is female, who holds a senior executive role.
There are currently no female directors on the Board.
For the purposes of determining the number of female senior
executives in the Company, the Company has defined “senior
executive” as the CEO and those who report directly to the CEO.
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1.6 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a
process for periodically
evaluating the
performance of the
board, its committees
and individual directors;
and
(b) disclose, in relation to
each reporting period,
whether a performance
evaluation was
undertaken in the
reporting period in
accordance with that
process.
Complying The Directors undertake an annual process to review the
performance and effectiveness of the Board and individual
directors. The Company Secretary oversees this process. As part
of the review, each Director completes a questionnaire relating to
the Board’s role, composition, procedures, practices and behaviour.
The questionnaires are confidential. The Chairman leads a
discussion of the questionnaire results with the Board as a whole,
and provides feedback to individual Directors as necessary.
Senior executives supply the Board with information in a form and
timeframe, and of a quality that enables the Board to discharge its
duties effectively. Directors are entitled to request additional
information where they consider such information necessary to
make informed decisions. A performance evaluation for the
Directors has taken place in the reporting period.
1.7 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a
process for periodically
evaluating the
performance of its
senior executives; and
(b) disclose, in relation to
each reporting period,
whether a performance
evaluation was
undertaken in the
reporting period in
accordance with that
process
Complying The Board, together with the Company’s CEO, evaluates the
performance of the Group’s senior executives annually. The Board
also reviews the CEO’s performance annually. A performance
evaluation for the Group’s senior executives and the CEO has not
taken place in the reporting period.
Principle 2 – Structure the Board to add value
A listed entity should have a board of an appropriate size, composition, skills and commitment to enable it to
discharge its duties effectively.
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
Complying The Board has not established a formal nomination committee,
having regard to the size and scale of the Company’s operations.
The Board acknowledges that when the size and nature of the
Company warrants the necessity of a formal nomination committee,
such a committee will operate under the Remuneration &
Nomination Committee Charter which has been approved by the
Board. The Remuneration & Nomination Committee Charter may
be viewed on the Website.
Presently the Board as a whole performs the function of a
nomination committee. Where necessary, the Board seeks advice
of external advisers in connection with the suitability of applicants
for Board membership.
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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.
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.
Complying The Board aims to be comprised of Directors which have, at all
times, the appropriate mix of skills, experience, expertise and
diversity
relevant
to
3DM’s
businesses
and
the
Board’s
responsibilities. This objective is enumerated in the Board Charter.
The Board regularly evaluates the mix of skills, experience and
diversity at the Board level, and has developed and adopted a
Board skills matrix which has been tailored to the circumstances
and requirements of 3DM. It is intended that the skills matrix will be
reviewed at least annually by the Board to ensure that ongoing
needs in relation to supervising the Company and its operations are
being met, and to take into account any changes in the Company’s
circumstances and strategic priorities.
The objectives of the skills matrix adopted by the Board are to:

Identify the skills, knowledge, experience and capabilities that
are considered to be desired of the Board as a whole, in order
for the Board to fulfil its role and in light of 3DM’s strategic
direction;

Ascertain the current skills, knowledge, experience and
capabilities of the Board, and provide the incumbent Directors
with an opportunity to reflect upon and discuss the current
composition of the Board; and

Identify any gaps in skills or competencies that can be
addressed in future director appointments.
During the 2015 financial year, the Board assessed each Director’s
skill level against the following key skills set out in the matrix which
the Board considered to be desired of the Board of 3DM:

Accounting and financial reporting;

Corporate governance and compliance;

Health and safety;

Diversity issues;

Board of director experience;

Digital strategy;

Corporate finance/investment banking;
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Human resources management;

Industry knowledge in 3D printing, medical/ healthcare specific
technology and healthcare;

Sales, branding and marketing;

Legal;

Business and organisational management;

Executive remuneration;

Risk management;

Investor relations/stakeholder engagement;

Nominations and succession planning; and

Business intelligence.
The Board considers that it currently has an appropriate mix of
skills and diversity, and provides in the Company’s 2015 Annual
Report information about the skills, experience and expertise
relevant to the position of director held by each Director.
2.3 A listed entity should
disclose:
(a) the names of the
directors considered by
the board to be
independent directors;
(b) if a director has an
interest, position,
association or
relationship of the type
described in Box 2.3 but
the board is of the
opinion that it does not
compromise the
independence of the
director, the nature of
the interest, position,
association or
relationship in question
and an explanation of
why the board is of that
opinion; and
(c) the length of service of
each director.
Complying As at 30 June 2015, the Board comprised of Dr Nigel Finch (Non-
Executive Chairman), Mr Frank Pertile (Non-Executive Director)
and Mr Stephen Hewitt-Dutton (Non-Executive Director).
The Board has considered the circumstances of each Director and
determined that Dr Nigel Finch (Non-Executive Chairman) and Mr
Stephen Hewitt-Dutton (Non-Executive Director) are independent
Directors, on the basis that they are free from any interest, position,
association or relationship that might influence, or reasonably be
perceived to influence the independent exercise of their judgement.
The Board has considered the circumstances of Mr Frank Pertile
(Non-Executive Chairman) and determined that he is not an
independent Director. In assessing the independence of Mr Pertile,
the Board took into account the fact that Mr Pertile is a substantial
shareholder of the Company, and a senior employee of 333D Pty
Ltd, a company which provides services to 3DM.
In reaching the conclusions set out above, the Board considered
the guidelines of materiality for the purpose of determining Director
independence set out in the Board Charter and Box 2.3 of the
Recommendations.
The Board will continually assesses whether there are any factors
or considerations which may mean that a Director’s interest,
position, association or relationship might influence, or reasonably
be perceived to influence, the capacity of the Director to bring an
independent judgement to bear on issues before the Board and to
act in the best interests of 3DM and its security holders generally.
The Corporations Act and monthly Board meeting processes
require Directors to advise the Board of any interest they have that
has the potential to conflict with the interests of the Group,
including any development that may impact their perceived or
actual independence. If the Board determines that a Director’s
status as an independent Director has changed, that determination
will be disclosed and explained in a timely manner to the market.
The length of service of each Director is set out in the Company’s
2015 Annual Report.
2.4 A majority of the board of a
listed entity should be
independent directors.
Complying As at 30 June 2015, the Board comprised a total of 3 Directors: Dr
Nigel Finch (Non-Executive Chairman), Mr Frank Pertile (Non-
Executive Director) and Mr Stephen Hewitt-Dutton (Non-Executive
Director). The Board considers that 2 of the 3 Directors (as at 30
June 2015), being Dr Nigel Finch (Non-Executive Chairman) and
Mr
Stephen
Hewitt-Dutton
(Non-Executive
Director)
are
independentDirectors.
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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.
Complying Dr Nigel Finch, Chairman of the Board, is an independent Non-
Executive Director.
The positions of Chairman and CEO are held by separate persons.
2.6 A listed entity should have a
program for inducting new
directors and provide
appropriate professional
development opportunities
for directors to develop and
maintain the skills and
knowledge needed to
perform their role as
directors effectively.
Complying The Board is tasked with ensuring that an effective induction
process is in place for newly appointed Directors, and the review of
those induction procedures. In addition, incumbent Directors are
provided with appropriate professional development opportunities
to develop and maintain the skills and knowledge needed to
perform their role as a director effectively.
As Directors join the Board, they undertake a comprehensive
induction program, which includes the provision of information on
the Company’s core values, key strategies, objectives, as well as
its governance framework and operations. New Directors also meet
with key senior management to gain a better appreciation of the
Group’s services and capabilities.
The Board receives ongoing governance updates as required,
including in relation to recent legislative and regulatory changes
and developments in corporate governance. All Directors have
ongoing access to information on the Company’s operations and to
the Group’s senior management.
Each Director, at any time, is able to seek reasonable independent
professional advice on any business-related matter at the expense
of the Company. Directors also have access to adequate internal
resources to seek any information from any officer or employee of
the Group, or to require the attendance of management at
meetings to enable them as Directors to fulfil their duties.
Principle 3 – Act ethically and responsibly
A listed entity should act ethically and responsibly
3.1 A listed entity should:
(a) have a code of conduct
for its directors, senior
executives and
employees; and
(b) disclose that code or a
summary of it.
Complying The Board is committed to observing the highest standards of
corporate practice and business conduct. Accordingly, the Board
has adopted a Code of Conduct, a copy of which is available on the
Website, and which sets out the way in which 3DM seeks to
conduct business, namely in an honest and fair manner, acting only
in ways that reflect well on 3DM in strict compliance with all laws
and regulations.
The Code of Conduct articulates acceptable practices for directors,
senior executives and employees, to guide their behaviour and to
demonstrate the commitment of the Company to ethical practices.
The Company also seeks to ensure that advisers, consultants and
contractors are aware of the Company’s expectations as set out in
its Code of Conduct.
Responsibilities of 3DM’s personnel under the Code of Conduct
include protection of 3DM’s business, using 3DM’s resources in an
appropriate manner, protecting confidential information and
avoiding conflicts of interest.

Principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting

A listed entity should have formal and rigorous processes that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting.

Principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting
A listed entity should have formal and rigorous processes that independently verify and safeguard the integrity
of its corporate reporting.
Principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting
A listed entity should have formal and rigorous processes that independently verify and safeguard the integrity
of its corporate reporting.
Principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting
A listed entity should have formal and rigorous processes that independently verify and safeguard the integrity
of its corporate reporting.
Principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting
A listed entity should have formal and rigorous processes that independently verify and safeguard the integrity
of its corporate reporting.
4.1 The board of a listed entity
should:
(a) have an audit
committee which:
(1) has at least three
members, all of
whom are non-
executive directors
and a majority of
whom are
independent
directors; and
(2) is chaired by an
independent director,
who is not the chair
of the board,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the
committee;
(4) the relevant
qualifications and
experience of the
members of the
committee; and
(5) in relation to each
reporting period, the
number of times the
committee met
throughout the period
and the individual
attendances of the
members at those
meetings; or
(b) if it does not have an
audit committee,
disclose that fact and
the processes it
employs that
independently verify and
safeguard the integrity
of its corporate
reporting, including the
processes for the
appointment and
removal of the external
auditor and the rotation
of the audit engagement
partner.
Complying The Board has not established a formal audit committee, having
regard to the size of the Company. The Board acknowledges that
when the size and nature of the Company warrants the necessity of
an audit committee, such a committee will operate under the audit
and risk committee charter which has been approved by the Board.
The audit and risk committee charter may be viewed on the
Company’s Website.
Presently, the Board, as a whole, serves as an audit committee to
the Company and accordingly operates under the audit and risk
committee charter, and will continue to do so until a formal audit
committee has been established.
The audit-related role of the Board (in performing the function of an
audit committee) is to oversee the Company’s financial reporting
and its internal and external audit functions. This includes
confirming the quality and reliability of the financial information
prepared by the Company, working with the external auditor and
reviewing non-audit services provided by the external auditor, to
confirm that they are consistent with maintaining external audit
independence.
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,
**intheiropinion, the financial **
Complying The Directors are committed to the preparation of financial
statements that present a balanced and clear assessment of the
Group’s financial position and prospects.
The Board reviews the Group’s half yearly and annual financial
statements.
records of the entity have
been properly maintained
and that the financial
statements comply with the
appropriate accounting
standards and give a true
and fair view of the financial
position and performance of
the entity and that the
opinion has been formed on
the basis of a sound system
of risk management and
internal control which is
operating effectively.
The Board has a process to receive written assurances from the
CEO (or CEO equivalent) and the CFO (or CFO equivalent) that
the Group’s financial reports present a true and fair view, in all
material respects, of the Group’s financial condition and operational
results, and are in accordance with relevant accounting standards,
and that the opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound
system of risk management and internal control which is operating
effectively.
The Board does and will continue to seek these assurances prior to
approving the annual financial statements for all half year and full
year results.
4.3 A listed entity that has an
AGM should ensure that its
external auditor attends its
AGM and is available to
answer questions from
security holders relevant to
the audit.
Complying In accordance with the Company’s Shareholder Communications
Policy, a copy of which is available on the Website, shareholders
are encouraged to attend the Company’s Annual General Meeting,
which the Company’s auditors will be requested to attend.
Shareholders will be given an opportunity to ask questions of the
Company’s auditors regarding the conduct of the audit and
preparation and content of the auditor’s report.
Principle 5 – Make timely and balanced disclosure
A listed entity should make timely and balanced disclosure of all matters concerning it that a reasonable
person would expect to have a material effect on the price or value of its securities.
5.1 A listed entity should:
(a) have a written policy for
complying with its
continuous disclosure
obligations under the
Listing Rules; and
(b) disclose that policy or a
summary of it.
Complying The Board has adopted a Continuous Disclosure Policy which has
established procedures designed to ensure compliance with ASX
Listing Rule disclosure requirements and to ensure accountability
at a senior management level for that compliance. The focus of
these procedures is on continuous disclosure of any information
concerning the Group that a reasonable person would expect to
have a material effect on the price of the Company’s securities and
improving access to information for all investors.
The purpose of the procedures for identifying information for
disclosure is to ensure timely and accurate information is provided
equally to all shareholders and market participants.
The Company Secretary is responsible for all communications with
the ASX. All Company announcements are vetted and authorised
by the Board and senior management to ensure they are made in a
timely manner, are factual, do not omit material information and are
expressed in a clear and objective manner that allows investors to
assess the impact of the information when making investment
decisions.
A copy of the Continuous Disclosure Policy is available on the
Website.
Principle 6 – Respect the rights of security holders
A listed entity should respect the rights of its security holders by providing them with appropriate information
and facilities to allow them to exercise those rights effectively.
6.1 A listed entity should
provide information about
itself and its governance to
investors via its website.
Complying The ‘Investors’ section of 3DM’s Website is the primary medium of
providing information to all shareholders and stakeholders. It has
been designed to enable information to be accessed in a clear and
readily accessible manner.
The Investors section of the Website contains information relevant
to shareholders and stakeholders including:

all relevant announcements made to the market, including
annual and half yearly reports;

information provided to analysts or media during briefings; and

the full text of notices of meeting and explanatory material.
All corporate governance policies and charters adopted by the
Board are available on the Website.
6.2 A listed entity should design
and implement an investor
relations program to
facilitate effective two-way
communication with
investors.
Complying The Board is committed to facilitating effective two way
communication with its shareholders, investors and stakeholders,
and has adopted a Shareholder Communications Policy to define
and support this commitment. A copy of the Shareholder
Communications Policy is available on the Website.
The Shareholder Communications Policy sets out the Company’s
investor relations approach, namely by communicating with its
shareholders and investors by posting information on the Website,
and by encouraging attendance and participation of shareholders at
general meetings.
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.
Complying Shareholders are encouraged to attend the Company’s general
meetings, and notice of such meetings will be given in accordance
with the Company’s Constitution, the Corporations Act, and the
ASX Listing Rules.
The Company’s annual general meeting in particular is an
opportunity for shareholders to receive updates from the CEO and
Chairman on Group performance, ask questions of the Board and
vote on the various resolutions affecting the Company’s business.
Shareholders are also given an opportunity at annual general
meetings to ask questions of the Company’s auditors regarding the
conduct of the audit and preparation and content of the auditor’s
report.
The date, time and location of the Company’s general meetings will
be provided in the notices of meetings, and on the Website. Whilst
shareholders are encouraged to attend meetings in person, in the
event that they are unable to do so, they are encouraged to
participate in the meeting by appointing a proxy, attorney or
representative to vote on their behalf.
6.4 A listed entity should give
security holders the option
to receive communications
from, and send
communications to, the
entity and its security
registry electronically.
Complying Investors are able to communicate with the Company electronically
by emailing the Company Secretary.
Investors are also able to communicate with the Company’s
registry electronically by emailing the registry or via the registry’s
website.
3DM encourages its shareholders to receive company information
electronically by registering their email addresses online with
3DM’s share registry.

Principle 7 – Recognise and manage risk A listed entity should establish a sound risk management framework and periodically review the effectiveness of that framework.

Principle 7 – Recognise and manage risk
A listed entity should establish a sound risk management framework and periodically review the effectiveness
of that framework.
Principle 7 – Recognise and manage risk
A listed entity should establish a sound risk management framework and periodically review the effectiveness
of that framework.
Principle 7 – Recognise and manage risk
A listed entity should establish a sound risk management framework and periodically review the effectiveness
of that framework.
Principle 7 – Recognise and manage risk
A listed entity should establish a sound risk management framework and periodically review the effectiveness
of that framework.
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.
Complying The Board has not established a formal risk committee, having
regard to the size of the Company. The Board acknowledges that
when the size and nature of the Company warrants the necessity of
a formal risk committee, such a committee will operate under the
audit and risk committee charter which has been approved by the
Board. The audit and risk committee charter may be viewed on the
Website.
Presently, the Board, as a whole, serves as a risk committee to the
Company and accordingly operates under the audit and risk
committee charter, and will continue to do so until a formal risk
committee has been established.
The risk-related role of the Board (in performing the function of a
risk committee) is to oversee the Company’s internal control
structure and risk management systems, and to report on the
status and management of the risks to the Company. The purpose
of the Board’s risk management process is to ensure that risks are
identified, assessed and appropriately managed.
7.2 The board or a committee of
the board should:
(a) review the entity’s risk
management framework
at least annually to
satisfy itself that it
continues to be sound;
and
(b) disclose, in relation to
each reporting period,
whether such a review
has taken place.
Complying The Group has established policies and procedures to identify,
assess and manage all material business and operational risks.
The Board has responsibility for monitoring risk oversight and
ensures that the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial
Officer or equivalent report on the status of business risks through
risk management programs aimed at ensuring risks are identified,
assessed and appropriately managed. In addition the Board
reviews the risk management framework and policies of the Group,
and is satisfied that management has developed and implemented
a sound system of risk management and internal control.
The Board oversees policies on risk assessment and management.
7.3 A listed entity should
disclose:
(a) if it has an internal audit
function, how the
function is structured
and what role it
performs; or
(b) if it does not have an
internal audit function,
that fact and the
processes it employs for
evaluating and
continually improving
the effectiveness of its
risk management and
internal control
processes.
Complying The Company does not at this time, have an internal audit function.
The Board has responsibility to ensure that the Company has
appropriate internal audit systems and controls in place, and for
overseeing the effectiveness of these internal controls. The Board
is also responsible for conducting investigations of breaches or
potential breaches of these internal controls.
The Company’s external auditors also provide recommendations to
the Board where internal control weaknesses have been identified.
During the year, the Board was responsible for overseeing the
implementation of recommendations to improve internal control
weaknesses made by the Company’s auditors, as well as to
generally oversee reviews and improvements to risk management
and internal control processes.
7.4 A listed entity should
disclose whether it has any
material exposure to
economic, environmental
and social sustainability
risks and, if it does, how it
manages or intends to
manage those risks.
Complying The Group’s operations are not subject to any significant
environmental regulations under the Commonwealth or State
legislation.
Whilst the Company has exposure to elements of risks relevant to
the industry in which 3DM operates, the Company does not
consider, given the nature of its business, that it has any specific
extraordinary exposure to economic, environmental and social
sustainability risks.
Principle 8 – Remunerate fairly and responsibly
A listed entity should pay director remuneration sufficient to attract and retain high quality directors and design
its executive remuneration to attract, retain and motivate high quality senior executives and to align their
interests with the creation of value for security holders.
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
Complying The Board has not established a formal remuneration committee,
having regard to the size of the Company. The Board
acknowledges that when the size and nature of the Company
warrants the necessity of a formal remuneration committee, such a
committee will operate under the Remuneration & Nomination
Committee Charter which has been approved by the Board. The
Remuneration & Nomination Committee Charter may be viewed on
the Website.
The Board, in performing the function of the remuneration
committee,
reviews
remuneration
packages
and
practices
applicable to the CEO, senior executives and the Directors
themselves. This role also includes responsibility for share option
schemes, incentive performance packages and retirement and
termination entitlements. Remuneration levels are competitively set
to attract the most qualified and experienced Directors and senior
executives. The Board may obtain independent advice on the
appropriateness of remuneration packages.
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.
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.
Complying Details of the Directors’ and key senior executives’ remuneration
are set out in the Remuneration Report section of the Company’s
2015 Annual Report.
The structure of Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration is distinct
from that of executives and is further detailed in the Remuneration
Report section of the Company’s 2015 Annual Report.
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.
Complying The
Company
does
not
currently have
an equity-based
remuneration scheme.