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MOTIO LTD Governance Information 2016

Aug 29, 2016

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Governance Information

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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:

XTD Limited ACN: Financial year ended: 147 799 951 30 June 2016

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

☐ These pages of our annual report:

This URL on our website: http://xtd.tv/investor-information/

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 30 August 2016 and has been approved by the board.

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

Date: 30 August 2016 Name of Director or Secretary authorising Matthew Foy lodgement:

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. You can, if you wish, delete the option which is not applicable.

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.

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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 have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 1 – LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
1.1 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management; and
(b)
those matters expressly reserved to the board and those
delegated to management.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and information about the respective roles and responsibilities of
our board and management (including those matters expressly
reserved to the board and those delegated to management):

at http://xtd.tv/investor-information/meet-the-directors/

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.2 A listed entity should:
(a)
undertake appropriate checks before appointing a person, or
putting forward to security holders a candidate for election,
as a director; and
(b)
provide security holders with all material information in its
possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect
or re-elect a director.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.4 The company secretary of a listed entity should be accountable
directly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with the
proper functioning of the board.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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

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

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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 have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
1.5 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the
board or a relevant committee of the board to set
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and to
assess annually both the objectives and the entity’s progress
in achieving them;
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it; and
(c)
disclose as at the end of each reporting period the
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance
with the entity’s diversity policy and its progress towards
achieving them and either:
(1) the respective proportions of men and women on the
board, in senior executive positions and across the
whole organisation (including how the entity has defined
“senior executive” for these purposes); or
(2) if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the Workplace
Gender Equality Act, the entity’s most recent “Gender
Equality Indicators”, as defined in and published under
that Act.
… the fact that we have a diversity policy that complies with
paragraph (a):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and a copy of our diversity policy or a summary of it:
at http://xtd.tv/investor-information/
… and the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance with our
diversity policy and our progress towards achieving them:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or (2):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.6 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of the board, its committees and individual
directors; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting
period in accordance with that process.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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 Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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

in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.2 A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix
setting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board currently
has or is looking to achieve in its membership.
… our board skills matrix:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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 have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
2.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors;
(b)
if a director has an interest, position, association or
relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board
is of the opinion that it does not compromise the
independence of the director, the nature of the interest,
position, association or relationship in question and an
explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and
(c)
the length of service of each director.
… the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and the length of service of each director:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

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

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.5 The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an independent
director and, in particular, should not be the same person as the
CEO of the entity.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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 Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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 Statement OR
at http://xtd.tv/investor-information/
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 have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have an audit committee which:
(1) has at least three members, all of whom are non-
executive directors and a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the
chair of the board,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the relevant qualifications and experience of the
members of the committee; and
(5) in relation to each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact
and the processes it employs that independently verify and
safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, including
the processes for the appointment and removal of the
external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement
partner.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have an audit committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):

in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an audit committee and the processes
we employ that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of our
corporate reporting, including the processes for the appointment and
removal of the external auditor and the rotation of the audit
engagement partner:

in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
4.2 The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the entity’s
financial statements for a financial period, receive from its CEO
and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records
of the entity have been properly maintained and that the financial
statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards
and give a true and fair view of the financial position and
performance of the entity and that the opinion has been formed
on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal
control which is operating effectively.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:

in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

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

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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

in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

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 http://xtd.tv/investor-information/

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 Statement OR
at [insert location]

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 Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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 Statement OR

at [insert location]

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 have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 7 – RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK
7.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of
which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a risk committee or committees that
satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it
employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management
framework.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a committee or committees to oversee risk
that comply with paragraphs (1) and (2):

in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:

at http://xtd.tv/investor-information/
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):

in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a risk committee or committees that
satisfy (a) and the processes we employ for overseeing our risk
management framework:

in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
7.2 The board or a committee of the board should:
(a)
review the entity’s risk management framework at least
annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such
a review has taken place.
… the fact that board or a committee of the board reviews the entity’s
risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it
continues to be sound:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and that such a review has not taken place in the reporting period
covered by this Appendix 4G:

in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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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 have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
7.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
if it has an internal audit function, how the function is
structured and what role it performs; or
(b)
if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and
the processes it employs for evaluating and continually
improving the effectiveness of its risk management and
internal control processes.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… how our internal audit function is structured and what role it
performs:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an internal audit function and the
processes we employ for evaluating and continually improving the
effectiveness of our risk management and internal control processes:

in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material
exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability
risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage those
risks.
… whether we have any material exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability risks and, if we do, how we
manage or intend to manage those risks:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

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 have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 8 – REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY
8.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a remuneration committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs for setting the level and
composition of remuneration for directors and senior
executives and ensuring that such remuneration is
appropriate and not excessive.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a remuneration committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):

in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a remuneration committee and the
processes we employ for setting the level and composition of
remuneration for directors and senior executives and ensuring that
such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive:

in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is
therefore not applicable
8.2 A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and
practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors
and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior
executives.
… separately our remuneration policies and practices regarding the
remuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of
executive directors and other senior executives:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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 have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
8.3 A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme
should:
(a)
have a policy on whether participants are permitted to
enter into transactions (whether through the use of
derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of
participating in the scheme; and
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it.
… our policy on this issue or a summary of it:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

w e 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 Statement OR
at [insert location]

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

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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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.
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) is found under the Board Charter. Information about the
roles and responsibilities of the Board and Management is set out in the Annual Report.
The Board has delegated authority to the CEO for the day-to-day operations of the
Company.
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 appointment or re-election of new of new persons is undertaken by the full Board
operating under the Nomination Committee charter.
The function of the Nomination Committee charter is to identify and recommend
candidates to fill vacancies and to determine the appropriateness of director nominees
for election to the Board. The Board recognises the benefits arising from diversity and
aims to promote an environment conducive to the appointment of well qualified Board
candidates so that there is appropriate diversity to maximise the achievement of
corporate goals.
As required under the ASX Listing rules and the Corporations Act, election or re-election
of directors is a resolution put to members at each Annual General meeting. The notice
of meeting contains all material information 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.
Letters of appointment for each director and senior executive have been executed by
the Company.
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.
Noted in the letter of appointment of Company Secretary.

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ASX’S EIGHT CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The Company has a Diversity policy which can be found on its website under the Corporate Governance section.

  • 1.5 A listed entity should: (a) have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the Board or a relevant committee of the board to set measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and to assess annually both the objectives and the entity’s progress in achieving them;

  • (b) disclose that policy or a summary of it; and

The Company recognises that a diverse and talented workforce is a competitive advantage and that the Company’s success is the result of the quality and skills of our people. The Company’s policy is to recruit and manage on the basis of qualification for the position and performance, regardless of gender, age, nationality, race, religious beliefs, cultural background, sexuality or physical ability. It is essential that the Company employs the appropriate person for each job and that each person strives for a high level of performance.

  • (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

To drive diversity and inclusion within the Company, the Board has set the following objectives: To increase the percentage of women in the business and more specifically, in leadership roles, and actively promote a culture that values diversity, inclusion and flexibility. There are no women Board members or senior executives.


(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
employs the appropriate person for each job and that each person strives for a high level
of performance.
(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.
To drive diversity and inclusion within the Company, the Board has set the following
objectives: To increase the percentage of women in the business and more specifically,
in leadership roles, and actively promote a culture that values diversity, inclusion and
flexibility. There are no women Board members or senior executives.
1.6 A listed entity should: Process for Evaluating Board Performance is detailed in the Board Charter.
(a) have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the performance of the Board,
its committees and individual directors; and The Board aims to review its performance and that of its committees and individual
(b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a performance evaluation was directors on an annual basis. Performance is reviewed against the Board Charter and
undertaken in the reporting period in accordance with that process. any other Board responsibilities. Evaluation will have regard to, amongst other things,
ensuring proper and effective management and performance of financial, operational
and compliance indicators. During the reporting period no evaluation took place.
1.7 A listed entity should: The assessments of executive performance takes place annually and are conducted by
(a)
(b)
have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the performance of its senior
executives; and
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a performance evaluation was
undertaken in the reporting period in accordance with that process.
the Chairman and reported to the Remuneration Committee for consideration as part of
any salary reviews, which in turn is recommended to the Board. In the context of
undertaking comprehensive reviews of remuneration practices of the Company, the
historical performance of senior executives is taken into account against clear key
performance indicators. The last reviews were conducted in June 2016.

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PRINCIPLE 2 - STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE

  • 2.1 The Board of a listed entity should:

  • (a) have a nomination committee which:

The Company’s Corporate Governance Plan includes a Nomination Committee Charter. The Corporate Governance Plan is available on the Company’s website.

  • (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.

The primary purpose of the Nomination Committee is to support and advise the Board in maintaining a Board with an appropriate mix of skills and experience and ensuring the Board is comprised of Directors who contribute to the successful management of the Company and discharge their duties having regard to the law and the highest standards of corporate governance.

Given the size of the Company, the operation of the Nomination Committee is currently conducted by the full Board. When appropriate, external consultants are engaged to assist in the nomination process and to ensure a balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and diversity is achieved.

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2.2 A listed entity should have and disclose a Board skills matrix setting out the mix of skills and
diversity that the board currently has or is looking to achieve in its membership.
The Board has identified that the appropriate mix of skills and diversity required of its
members on the Board to operate effectively and efficiently is achieved by directors
having substantial skills and experience in operational management, exploration and
geology, corporate law, finance, listed resource companies, equity markets.
The Board Skills matrix for the current Board is as follows:
Frank
Hurley
Stuart
Richardson
Mark
Niutta
John Toll
Operational
management

-

-
Out of home
advertising

-

-
Corporate law


-
-
Accounting &
finance




Listed media
companies
-

-

Equity markets
-


The Board has identified that the appropriate mix of skills and diversity required of its
members on the Board to operate effectively and efficiently is achieved by directors
having substantial skills and experience in operational management, exploration and
geology, corporate law, finance, listed resource companies, equity markets.
The Board Skills matrix for the current Board is as follows:
Frank
Hurley
Stuart
Richardson
Mark
Niutta
John Toll
Operational
management

-

-
Out of home
advertising

-

-
Corporate law


-
-
Accounting &
finance




Listed media
companies
-

-

Equity markets
-


The Board has identified that the appropriate mix of skills and diversity required of its
members on the Board to operate effectively and efficiently is achieved by directors
having substantial skills and experience in operational management, exploration and
geology, corporate law, finance, listed resource companies, equity markets.
The Board Skills matrix for the current Board is as follows:
Frank
Hurley
Stuart
Richardson
Mark
Niutta
John Toll
Operational
management

-

-
Out of home
advertising

-

-
Corporate law


-
-
Accounting &
finance




Listed media
companies
-

-

Equity markets
-


The Board has identified that the appropriate mix of skills and diversity required of its
members on the Board to operate effectively and efficiently is achieved by directors
having substantial skills and experience in operational management, exploration and
geology, corporate law, finance, listed resource companies, equity markets.
The Board Skills matrix for the current Board is as follows:
Frank
Hurley
Stuart
Richardson
Mark
Niutta
John Toll
Operational
management

-

-
Out of home
advertising

-

-
Corporate law


-
-
Accounting &
finance




Listed media
companies
-

-

Equity markets
-


The Board has identified that the appropriate mix of skills and diversity required of its
members on the Board to operate effectively and efficiently is achieved by directors
having substantial skills and experience in operational management, exploration and
geology, corporate law, finance, listed resource companies, equity markets.
The Board Skills matrix for the current Board is as follows:
Frank
Hurley
Stuart
Richardson
Mark
Niutta
John Toll
Operational
management

-

-
Out of home
advertising

-

-
Corporate law


-
-
Accounting &
finance




Listed media
companies
-

-

Equity markets
-


Frank
Hurley
Stuart
Richardson
Mark
Niutta
John Toll
Operational
management
- -
Out of home
advertising
- -
Corporate law - -
Accounting &
finance
Listed media
companies
- -
Equity markets -
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 Company considers Frank Hurley, Mark Niutta and John Toll independent directors.
The length of service of each directorsince recomplianceis set out below as at August
2016:
-
Frank Hurley: 21 months.
-
Stuart Richardson: 3 years.
-
Mark Niutta: 21 months.
-
John Toll: 21 months
2.4 A majority of the Board of a listed entity should be independent directors. The majority of the Board are independent directors
2.5 The chair of the Board of a listed entity should be an independent director and, in particular,
should not be the same person as the CEO of the entity.
The Chairman of the Board, Mr Frank Hurley is considered independent. The
Company’s CEO is Mr Steve Wildisen.
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 Company will provide induction material for any new directors and, depending on
specific requirements, will provide appropriate professional development opportunities
for directors.

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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.
Code of Conduct sets out the principles and standards which the Board, management
and employees of the Company are encouraged to strive to abide by when dealing with
each other, shareholders and the broad community.
PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have an audit committee which:
(1) has at least three members, all of whom are non-executive directors and a
majority of whom are independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the chair of the board,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the relevant qualifications and experience of the members of the committee; and
(5) in relation to each reporting period, the number of times the committee met
throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs
that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting,
including the processes for the appointment and removal of the external auditor and
the rotation of the audit engagement partner.
The Company’s Audit committee is currently comprised of the whole Board, the majority
of whom are independent directors.
The Company’s Corporate Governance Plan includes an Audit and Risk Committee
Charter. The Corporate Governance Plan is available on the Company’s website.
Qualifications and experience of members of the Audit Committee are found under the
directors’ profile in both the Annual report and on the Company’s website at Directors
and Management.
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.
Before the Board approves the financial statements, it receives from its CEO (Steve
Wildisen) and CFO (Benjamin Bussell) declarations in relation to full year and half year
statutory financial reports during the reporting period in accordance with section 295A
of the Corporations Act.
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.
Section 249K of the Corporations Act requires a Company to give its auditor a notice of
a general meeting and section 250RA requires an auditor to attend a listed company’s
AGM.

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PRINCIPLE 5 – MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE PRINCIPLE 5 – MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE PRINCIPLE 5 – MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE 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.
The Company’s Corporate Governance Plan includes a continuous disclosure program.
The Corporate Governance Plan is available on the Company’s website.
PRINCIPLE 6 – RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS
6.1 A listed entity should provide information about itself and its governance to investors via its
website.
The Company’s website provides information on the Company including its background,
objectives, projects and contact details. The Corporate Governance page provides
access to key policies, procedures and charters of the Company, such as the Board and
Committee charters, securities trading policy, diversity policy and the latest Corporate
Governance Statement.
ASX announcements, Company reports and presentations are uploaded to the website
following release to the ASX and editorial content is updated on a regular basis.
6.2 A listed entity should design and implement an investor relations program to facilitate effective
two-way communication with investors.
The Company encourages security holders to attend and participate in general meetings
and makes itself available to meet investors and regularly responds to telephone or
email enquiries from investors. The CEO regularly meets with key stakeholders of the
Company.
6.3 A listed entity should disclose the policies and processes it has in place to facilitate and
encourage participation at meetings of security holders.
The Company encourages shareholders to attend all general meetings of the Company
and sets the time and place of each meeting to promote maximum attendance by
Shareholders.
The Company encourages Shareholders to submit questions in advance of a general
meeting, and for the responses to these questions to addressed through disclosure
relating to that meeting.
The Company’s Shareholder Communication Policy is disclosed on the Company’s
website.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

PRINCIPLE 7 – RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK

It is the Company’s desire that shareholders receive communications electronically in the interests of the environment and constraining costs. In an endeavour to drive this objective the Company has a policy of providing hard materials at cost (which will generally involve a black and white presentation even where the electronic version is full colour). The Board has established a Risk committee that is comprised of five members being - Frank Hurley (Chair); - Steve Wildisen (CEO); - Mike Boyd; - Tony Haines; and - Matthew Foy (Secretary) The Company’s Risk Policy can be found on the company’s website. One meeting of the Risk committee was held during the period at which all members were present. Risk management is specifically discussed at the Company’s board meetings. The Company reviews its risk management framework quarterly and at any time the Board is assessing a potential new project. This information is disclosed in the annual report. Due to the size of the Company, the Board does not consider it necessary at this time, to formally adopt an internal audit function. The Board continually monitors the risk management and internal control processes adopted by the Company to ensure they are appropriate to the operations of the Company’s group structure. The Board is satisfied with the current level of risk, risk management and control monitoring within the Company.

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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.
The Company does not believe it has any significant exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability risks.

PRINCIPLE 8 – REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY

  • 8.1 The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a remuneration committee which:

    • (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose:

    • (3) the charter of the committee;

    • (4) the members of the committee; and

    • (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or

  • (b) if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs for setting the level and composition of remuneration for directors and senior executives and ensuring that such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive.

  • 8.2 A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior executives.

  • 8.3 A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme should: (a) have a policy on whether participants are permitted to enter into transactions (whether through the use of derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of participating in the scheme; and

  • (b) disclose that policy or a summary of it.

The Company does not currently have a Remuneration committee and this function is presently undertaken by the full Board. The Company’s Corporate Governance Plan includes a Remuneration Committee Charter. The Corporate Governance Plan is available on the Company’s website.

The key responsibilities of the Remuneration Committee is to support and advise the Board in fulfilling its responsibility to investors by:

  • (a) Reviewing and approving the executive remuneration policy to enable the Company to attract and retain Executives and Directors who will create value for shareholders;

  • (b) Ensuring that the execution remuneration policy demonstrates a clear relationship between key executive performance and remuneration; and

  • (c) Recommending to the Board the remuneration of Executive Directors; and

  • (d) Reviewing and approving any equity based plans and other incentive schemes.

The Company has a Remuneration Policy which can be found on its website under Corporate Governance.

The Company does not presently have any equity-based remuneration schemes in place.

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