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QUESTE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED Governance Information 2019

Oct 21, 2019

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Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3[1]

ASX APPENDIX 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity

QUESTE COMMUNICATIONS LTD

ABN/ARBN Financial year ended 58 081 688 164 30 June 2019

Our Corporate Governance Statement[2] ( CGS ) for the above period above can be found at:[3]

  • ☐ These pages of our annual report: Not Applicable

  • This URL on our website: http://www.queste.com.au/corporate-governance

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 22 October 2019 and has been approved by the Board.

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

Date: 22 October 2019

Name of Director or Secretary authorising lodgement:

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Victor Ho Executive Director and Company Secretary

  • 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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KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES

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 …
PRINCIPLE 1 – LAYSOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT ANDOVERSIGHT
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
at Sections 1.1 of the CGS
…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 Sections 1.1.1 and 1.1.2
Not Applicable
1.2 A listed entity should:
(a) undertake appropriate checks before
appointing a person, or putting forward
to security holders a candidate for
election, as a director; and
(b) provide security holders with all
material information in its possession
relevant to a decision on whether or not
to elect or re-elect a director.
… the fact that we follow this
recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance Statement
at Section 1.2
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.
Not Applicable
an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate
Governance
Statement
at Section 1.3
1.4 The company secretary of a listed entity
should be accountable directly to the board,
through the chair, on all matters to do with
the proper functioning of the board.
… the fact that we follow this
recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance Statement
at Section 1.4
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” forthese purposes); or
… the fact that we have a diversity policy that
complies with paragraph (a):
Not Applicable
… 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:
Not Applicable
… and the information referred to in
paragraphs (c)(1) or (2):
 in our Corporate Governance Statement
at Section 1.5

an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate
Governance
Statement
at Section 1.5

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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 …
(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.
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):
… and the information referred to in
paragraph (b):
 in our Corporate Governance Statement
at Section 1.6
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):
… and the information referred to in
paragraph (b):
 in our Corporate Governance Statement
at Section 1.7
Not Applicable
**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):
Not Applicable
… and a copy of the charter of the
committee:
Not Applicable
… and the information referred to in
paragraphs (4) and (5):
Not Applicable
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 Statement
 in our Corporate Governance Statement
at Section 2.2

an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate
Governance
Statement
at Section 2.2
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 Statement
at Section 2.3
Not Applicable

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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 …
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
at Section 2.7
… and where applicable, the information
referred to in paragraph (b):
Not Applicable
… and the length of service of each director:
 in our Corporate Governance Statement
at Sections 1.3 and 2.4 to 2.6
Not Applicable
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity
should be independent directors.
… the fact that we follow this
recommendation:
Not Applicable

an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate
Governance
Statement
at Section 2.7
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:
Not Applicable

an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate
Governance
Statement
at Sections 2.4 and
2.7
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
at Section 2.8
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
at Section 3.1
and at this location:
http://www.queste.com.au/corporate-
governance
Not Applicable

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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 …
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):
Not Applicable
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
Not Applicable
… and the information referred to in
paragraphs (4) and (5):
Not Applicable
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
at Section 4.1

an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate
Governance
Statement
at Section 4.1
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
at Section 4.2
Not Applicable
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
at Sections 4.3 and 6.3
Not Applicable
PRINCIPLE5 – 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 o
summary of it:
 in our Corporate Governance Statement
at Section 5.1
Not Applicable

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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 …
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 these locations:
http://www.queste.com.au/
http://www.queste.com.au/about-us
http://www.queste.com.au/investors
http://www.queste.com.au/corporate-
governance
Not Applicable
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
at Section6.2
Not Applicable
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
at Section 6.3
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
at Section6.4
Not Applicable
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):
Not Applicable
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
Not Applicable
… and the information referred to in
paragraphs (4) and (5):
Not Applicable
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
at Section 7.1

an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate
Governance
Statement
at Section 7.1
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:
Not Applicable

an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate
Governance
Statement
at Section 7.1

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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 …
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:
Not Applicable
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
at Section 7.3

an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate
Governance
Statement
at Section 7.3
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
at Section 7.2
Not Applicable
PRINCIPLE8 – 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):
Not Applicable
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
Not Applicable
… and the information referred to in
paragraphs (4) and (5):
Not Applicable
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
at Section 8.1

an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate
Governance
Statement
at Section 8.1
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
at Section 8.2
in the Remuneration Report within
the 2019 Annual Report
Not Applicable
8.3 A listed entity which has an equity-based
remuneration scheme should:
(a) have a policy on whether participants
are permitted to enter into transactions
… our policy on this issue or a summary of it:
 in our Corporate Governance Statement
Not Applicable

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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 …
(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.
at Section 8.3
and ourShare Trading Policy at
http://www.queste.com.au/corporate-
governance

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