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SKIN ELEMENTS LIMITED — Governance Information 2020
Nov 2, 2020
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Governance Information
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Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.31
Appendix 4G
Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
Introduced 01/07/14 Amended 02/11/15
Name of entity
SKIN ELEMENTS LIMITED
ABN / ARBN Financial year ended:
90 608 047 794 30 JUNE 2020
Our corporate governance statement2 for the above period above can be found at:3
☐ These pages of our annual report:
☑ This URL on our website:
The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 30 June 2020 and has been approved by the board.
The annexure includes a key to where our corporate governance disclosures can be located.
Date: 2 November 2020
Name of Director or Secretary authorising lodgement:
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.
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.
ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES
| 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 |
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| PRINCIPLE 1 – LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT |
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| 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): ☑ within Board Charter policy on Company website at http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg |
☐ 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 ☑ within Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter and policies on Company website at http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg |
☐ 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 ☑ within Board Charter policy on Company website at http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg |
☐ 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 ☑ within Board Charter policy on Company website at http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg |
☐ 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.
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms
| 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 |
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| 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 [insert location] … and the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance with our diversity policy and our progress towards achieving them: ☐ in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☐ 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 |
| 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 |
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| PRINCIPLE 2 - | STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE | ||
| 2.1 | The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a nomination committee which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is 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 Statement OR ☐ at [insert location] … and a copy of the charter of the committee: ☑ within the Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter and policies on the Company's website at http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg … and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5): ☐ in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☑ in the Directors Report of our 30 June 2020 Annual Report [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 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 |
| 2.2 | 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 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 Statement OR ☐ 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 ☑ within the Board Charter on the Company's website at http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg |
☐ ☐ |
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 |
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| 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 ☑ within the Director and Executive Officer Code of Conduct policy on the Company's website at http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg |
☐ | an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement |
- See chapter 19 for defined terms
| 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 |
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| 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: ☑ within the Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter on the Company's website at: http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg … and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5): ☐ in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☑ in the Directors Report of our 30 June 2020 Annual Report [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 ☑ within the Board Charter on the Company's website at: http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg |
☐ an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 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 |
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| 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 http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg |
☐ ☐ |
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 http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg |
☐ | 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://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg |
☐ | 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 http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg |
☐ | 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 http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg |
☐ ☐ |
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 http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg |
☐ | an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
[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: ☑ within the Audit and Risk Management Committee policy on the Company's website http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg |
☑ an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a risk committee or committees that satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it employs for overseeing the entity's risk management framework. |
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5): ☐ in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☑ in the Directors Report of our 30 June 2020 Annual Report [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] |
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| 7.2 | The board or a committee of the board should: (a) review the entity's risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and (b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such a review has taken place. |
… 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 taken place in the reporting period covered by this Appendix 4G: ☑ in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☐ at [insert location] |
☐ an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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: ☑ within the Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter on the Company's website at http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg … and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5): ☐ in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☑ in the Directors Report of our 30 June 2020 Annual Report [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 |
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| 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 ☑ in the Audited Remuneration Report of our 30 June 2020 Annual Report |
☐ 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 Statement OR ☑ at http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg |
☐ an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☐ we do not have an equity-based remuneration scheme and this recommendation is therefore not applicable OR ☐ we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
SKIN ELEMENTS LIMITED
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
NOVEMBER 2020
The Board of Skin Elements Limited (The Company) is responsible for the corporate governance of Skin Elements Limited and its subsidiary companies. The Board determines all matters relating to the strategic direction and governance, policies, practices and management of the Company in the best interests of shareholders, stakeholders, clients and employees.
To the extent that they are applicable, the Company has adopted the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Principles and Recommendations 3rd edition (ASX Principles and Recommendations).
Commensurate with the spirit of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, the Company has followed each ASX Corporate Governance Recommendation where the Board has considered it to be an appropriate benchmark for corporate governance practices, taking into account factors such as the size of the Company and the Board, the resources available and the activities of the Company. Where, after due consideration, the Company's corporate governance practices depart from the ASX Corporate Governance Recommendations, the Board sets out below its "if not, why not" report.
Corporate governance policies and practice of the Company are reflective of the Company's current position. As the Company's activities develop in size, nature and scope, the Board will reconsider and review the Company's corporate governance structures. A description of the Company's main corporate governance practices is set out below. Copies of the Company's corporate governance policies are available on the website at http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg.
Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
1.1 Roles and Responsibilities
The Board operates pursuant to a formal Board charter, which sets out the functions and responsibilities of the Board and management of the Company, and is available in the corporate governance section of the Company's website http://www.skinelementslimited.com/investors.html#cg.
The skills, experience and expertise relevant to the position of each Director who is in office at the date of the annual report, including their term of office, are detailed in the Directors' Report.
The Board of the Company is responsible for:
- (a) the overall operation and stewardship of the Company and its subsidiaries;
- (b) charting the direction, strategies and financial objectives for the Company; and
- (c) monitoring the implementation of those policies, strategies and financial objectives,
and is committed to protecting and enhancing shareholder values and conducting the Company's business ethically and in accordance with the highest standards of corporate governance.
Each of the Directors, when representing the Company, must act in the best interests of the shareholders of the Company and in the best interests of the Company as a whole.
1.5 Diversity
Whilst Skin Elements Limited has not yet formally adopted a Diversity Policy, the Company recognises that a talented and diverse workforce is a key competitive advantage and that success is a reflection of the quality and skills of its people. Diversity assists the business in achieving its objectives and delivering for its stakeholders by enabling it to attract and retain the most qualified and experienced individuals to the workforce.
The Company's general policy when choosing employees is to recruit and manage on the basis of competence and performance regardless of age, nationality, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexuality, physical ability or cultural background. The Company has minimal operational staff but expects to expand its workforce as its business operations continue to expand.
Skin Elements Limited establishment workforce gender profile
| Female | Female % | Male | Male % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Management | 1 | 25 | 3 | 75 |
| Board | 0 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| Total | 1 | 14 | 6 | 86 |
1.6 Board Evaluation
The performance of the Board (as a whole), each standing Board Committee and Board members are reviewed at times decided upon by the Board against measurable and qualitative benchmarks as may reasonably be determined from time to time by the Board having regard to accepted, sound corporate standards.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee charter outlines the Committee's responsibility to review the processes for evaluating the performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors and ensuring that a fair and responsible reward is provided to executives and directors having regard to their performance evaluation.
Due to the current size and scope of the Company, external reviews are not conducted.
Principle 2: Structure the Board to Add Value
2.3 Board Composition
The term in office held by each Director in office at the date of this statement is as follows:
| Name | Term in office |
|---|---|
| Peter Malone | Appointed: 4 September 2015 – no fixed term |
| Filippo (Phil) Giglia | Appointed: 23 November 2017 – no fixed term |
| Alex John Poulsen | Appointed: 29 October 2020 – no fixed term |
| Craig Piercy | Appointed: 29 November 2019, Resigned: 29 October 2020 |
The Board is assisted by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Audit and Risk Committee.
2.4 Independent Directors
A Director is considered to be independent where he or she is a non-executive Director, is not a member of management and is free of any relationship that could, or could reasonably be perceived to, materially interfere with the independent exercise of his or her judgment. Directors are expected to bring independent views and judgement to the Board's deliberations. The Board Charter requires that the majority of the Directors of Skin Elements Limited will be non-executive (preferably independent) Directors. The Chair is an executive Director. The existence of the following relationships may affect the independent status if the Director:
- is a substantial shareholder of the Company or an officer of, or otherwise associated directly with, a substantial shareholder of the Company (as defined in section 9 of the Corporations Act);
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is employed, or has previously been employed, in an executive capacity by the Company, and there has not been a period of at least three years between ceasing such employment and serving on the Board;
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has within the last three years been a principal of a material professional adviser or a material consultant to the Company, or an employee materially associated with the services provided;
- is a material supplier or customer of the Company, or an officer of, or otherwise associated directly or indirectly with, a material supplier or customer; or
- has a material contractual relationship with Skin Elements Limited other than as a Director.
In the context of Director independence, "materiality" is considered from both the Company and individual Director perspective. The determination of materiality requires consideration of both quantitative and qualitative elements. An item is presumed to be quantitatively immaterial if it is equal to or less than 5% of the appropriate base amount, being the monetary value of the transaction or item in question. It is presumed to be material (unless there is qualitative evidence to the contrary) if it is equal to or greater than 10% of the appropriate base amount. Qualitative factors considered include whether a relationship is strategically important, the competitive landscape, the nature of the relationship and the contractual or other arrangements governing it.
In accordance with the definition of independence above, and the materiality thresholds set, the Board reviewed the positions and associations of each of the Directors in office at the date of this statement and considers the below in regards to independence:
| Name | Position | |
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| Peter Malone | Executive Chairman | |
| Filippo (Phil) Giglia | Independent Non-Executive Director / Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee |
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| Alex John Poulsen | Independent Non-Executive Director |
The Board will assess the independence of new Directors upon appointment, and the independence of other Directors, as appropriate. To facilitate independent judgement in decision-making, each Director has the right to seek independent professional advice at the expense of the Company. However, prior approval from the Chair is required, which may not be unreasonably withheld.
Principle 3: Act ethically and responsibly
3.1 Code of Conduct
Skin Elements Limited has established a code of conduct. The code of conduct is located on the Company's website in the Corporate Governance section.
Principle 4: Safeguarding integrity in corporate reporting
4.1 Audit & Risk Committee
The Board has an established Audit and Risk Committee that operates under a charter approved by the Board. The Audit and Risk Committee comprises two members, Filippo (Phil) Giglia and Craig Piercy, one of which is a non-executive Director.
The purpose of the Committee with respect to audit is to assist the Board of Directors of the Company in fulfilling its corporate governance and oversight responsibilities by:
Monitoring and reviewing:
- the integrity of financial statements;
- the effectiveness of internal financial controls;
- the independence, objectivity and competency of internal and external auditors;
- the policies on risk oversight and management; and
- making recommendations to the Board in relation to the appointment of external auditors and approving the remuneration and terms of their engagement.
The Committee is also to assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities relating to the risk management and compliance practices of the Company.
Due to the Company's size and that of the Board, the Committee currently consists of two members one of which is a non-executive independent Director. As the Company grows in size, the Company will appoint additional members.
Details of the skill and experience of the committee members are detailed in the Directors' report.
For details on the number of meetings of the Audit and Risk Committee held during the year and the attendees at those meetings, please refer to the Directors' Report.
For additional details regarding the Audit and Risk Committee, including the committee charter, please refer to our website.
Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure
5.1 Continuous disclosure
The Board aims to ensure that shareholders are informed of all major developments the Company's state of affairs. In particular, the Board believes that communicating with shareholders by electronic means, particularly through its website, is an efficient way of distributing information in a timely and convenient manner.
Principle 6: Respect the rights of security holders
6.1 Website information
The Company's website www.skinelementslimited.com provides information about itself and its governance.
6.2 Investor Relations Program
The Company's website includes a section on the Company's corporate governance policies and practices, a reports section containing copies of annual and half yearly reports and reports from stockbroking firms, a news section, containing copies of ASX announcements made by the Company, and details of the Company's
projects and activities including presentation material provided to investors or stockbroking analysts, briefing material from any Company site visits and the Company profile and contact details.
Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk
7.1 Audit & Risk Committee
The Board has an established Audit and Risk Committee that operates under a charter approved by the Board. The Audit and Risk Committee comprises two members, Filippo (Phil) Giglia and Craig Piercy, one of which is a non-executive Director.
The purpose of the Committee with respect to audit is to assist the Board of Directors of the Company in fulfilling its corporate governance and oversight responsibilities by:
Monitoring and reviewing:
- the integrity of financial statements;
- the effectiveness of internal financial controls;
- the independence, objectivity and competency of internal and external auditors;
- the policies on risk oversight and management; and
- making recommendations to the Board in relation to the appointment of external auditors and approving the remuneration and terms of their engagement.
The Committee is also to assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities relating to the risk management and compliance practices of the Company.
Due to the Company's size and that of the Board, the Committee currently consists of two members one of which is a non-executive independent Director. As the Company grows in size, the Company will appoint additional members.
Details of the skill and experience of the committee members are detailed in the Directors' report.
For details on the number of meetings of the Audit and Risk Committee held during the year and the attendees at those meetings, please refer to the Directors' Report.
For additional details regarding the Audit and Risk Committee, including the committee charter, please refer to our website.
7.4 Economic, Environmental and Social Sustainability Risks
Skin Elements has reviewed its economic, environmental and social sustainability risks. These risks have been identified as unlikely to occur. The Company will continue to review its risks and take steps to mitigate the risk should the risk rating increase.
Principle 8: Remunerate Fairly & Responsibly
8.1 Remuneration Committee
The Board has an established Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is comprised of two members, Filippo (Phil) Giglia and Craig Piercy, one of which is a non-executive Director. The functions of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee include the following:
assisting the Board in examining the selection & appointment practices of the Company;
- ensuring remuneration arrangements are equitable and transparent and enable the Company to attract and retain executives and Directors who will create sustainable value for members and other stakeholders;
- ensuring the Board is of an effective composition, size and commitment to adequately discharge its responsibilities and duties;
- reviewing Board succession plans and Board renewal;
- reviewing the processes for evaluating the performance of the Board, its committees and individual Directors and ensuring that a fair and responsible reward is provided to executives and Directors having regard to their performance and evaluation;
- reviewing levels of diversity within the Company and Board and reporting on achievements pursuant to any diversity policy developed by the Board; and
- reviewing the Company's remuneration, recruitment, retention and termination policies for Board and senior executives.
Due to the Company's size and that of the Board, the committee consists of two members. As the Company grows in size, the Company will consider appointing additional members.
For details of Directors' attendance at meetings of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, please refer to the Directors' Report.
For additional details regarding the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, including the committee charter, please refer to our website.
8.3 Equity-based remuneration scheme
The Board has an established Dealing in Securities Policy. The policy sets out the rules and regulations that apply to the Directors, Key Management Personnel, their associates and employees of the Company in regards to trading in the securities of the Company. The policy aims to develop a culture of awareness of individual responsibilities in regards to trading in the Company's securities and having regard to the insider trading provisions.
For additional details regarding the Dealing in Securities policy, please refer to our website.
Explanations for departures from ASX Corporate Governance Recommendations
Recommendations that have not been adopted by the Company prior to the date of the latest Annual Report, together with the reasons why they have not been adopted.
Principle 1 – Recommendation 1.5:
Companies should establish a policy concerning diversity and disclose the policy or a summary of that policy.
Explanation from Departure
Due to the Company's size and nature, the Company has not yet adopted a diversity policy. The Company will consider adopting a diversity policy if it considers it warranted in FY 2021.
Principle 2 – Recommendation 2.1
The Nomination Committee composition should include at least three members.
Explanation for Departure
Due to the Company's size, and size and composition of the Board, this Committee currently consists of two members one of which is a non-executive independent Director. It is the Company's intention to appoint additional non-executive independent Directors and Members of the Nomination Committee as soon as practical.
Principle 2 – Recommendation 2.2
A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix.
Explanation for Departure
The Company supports the appointment of Directors who bring a wide range of business and professional skills and experience. While the Company does not have or disclose a formal skills matrix, it does consider directors attributes prior to any appointment. The qualifications, skill and expertise relevant to the position of Director held by each Director in office at the date of the annual report and their attendance at Board and Committee meetings is included in the Director's report.
Principle 2 – Recommendation 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.
Explanation for Departure
The Chair of Skin Elements is Peter Malone who is not independent. The Company believes that an independent Chair does not necessarily improve the function of the Board, and that Mr Malone's skills and experience add value to the Company.
Principle 4 – Recommendation 4.1
The Audit Committee composition should include at least three members.
Explanation for Departure
Due to the Company's size, and size and composition of the Board, this Committee currently consists of one of which is a non-executive independent Director. It is the Company's intention to appoint additional nonexecutive independent Directors and Members of the Audit Committee as soon as practical.
BEST PRACTICE RECOMMENDATION
Outlined below are the 8 Essential Corporate Governance Principles as outlined by the ASX and the Corporate Governance Council as they applied for the financial year ended 30 June 2020. The Company expects to comply with the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations except as identified on the next pages.
| Corporate Governance Policy | Adopted (Y or N) |
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| Principle 1: Lay solid foundation 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. |
Y | The Board has adopted a Board Charter that formalises its roles and responsibilities and defines the matters that are reserved for the Board and specific matters that are delegated to management. See Corporate Governance – 1 Board Charter. The Board Charter is available on the Company's website. |
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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. |
Y | See Corporate Governance – 3 Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter The Board is responsible for ensuring it is comprised of individuals who are best able to discharge the responsibilities of directors having regard to the law and the best standards of governance. This will necessarily include undertaking background and other checks before appointing a person or putting them forward to security holders as a candidate for election as a director, as well as providing all material information relevant to a decision for election as a director. The qualifications and experience of the Board members are set out in the Directors report. |
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| 1.3 | A listed entity should have a written agreement with each director and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment. |
Y | On appointment of a Director, the Company issues a letter of appointment setting out the terms and conditions of their appointment to the Board. |
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| 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. |
Y | The Board has appointed an experienced Company Secretary who is directly accountable to the Board. |
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| 1.5 A listed entity should: | N | While the Company does not have a Diversity | ||
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Have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the board or a relevant committee of the board to set measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and to assess annually both the objectives and the entity's progress in achieving them: Disclose that policy or a summary of it; |
Policy, the Board values diversity in all aspects of its business and is committed to creating a working environment that recognises and utilises the contribution of its employees. The purpose of this is to provide diversity and equality relating to all employment matters. The Company's policy is to recruit and manage on the |
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| (c) | Disclose as at the end of each reporting period the | basis of ability and qualification for the position |
SKIN ELEMENTS LIMITED – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES AND RECOMENTATIONS
| Corporate Governance Policy | Adopted (Y or N) |
Action taken and reasons if not adopted | |
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| 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 |
and performance, irrespective of gender, age, marital status, sexuality, nationality, race/cultural background, religious or political opinions, family responsibilities or disability. The Company opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. The Board acknowledges the absence of female participation on the Board of Directors. |
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| (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. |
However, the Board has determined that the composition of the current Board represents the best mix of Directors that have an appropriate range of qualifications and expertise, can understand and competently deal with current and emerging business issues and can effectively review and challenge the performance of management. |
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| The Company has not set or disclosed measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity. Due to the size of the Company, the Board does not deem it practical to limit the Company to specific targets for gender diversity as it operates in a very competitive labour market where positions are sometimes difficult to fill. However, every candidate suitably qualified for a position has an equal opportunity of appointment regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or cultural background. |
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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 |
Y | The performance of the Board (as a whole), each standing Board Committee and Board members are reviewed at times decided upon by the Board against measurable and qualitative benchmarks as may reasonably be determined from time to |
| (b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting period in accordance with that process. |
time by the Board having regard to accepted, sound corporate standards. ** Was a performance evaluation performed in the current reporting period? Yes |
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| 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. |
Y | The performance of senior executives is reviewed at times decided upon by the Board against measurable and qualitative benchmarks as may reasonably be determined from time to time by the Board having regard to accepted, sound corporate standards. ** Was a performance evaluation performed in |
| Corporate Governance Policy | Adopted (Y or N) |
Action taken and reasons if not adopted | |
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| the current reporting period? Yes | |||
| Principle 2: Structure the Board to Add Value | |||
| 2.1 | The board of a listed entity should have a nomination committee: which (a) has at least three members, a majority whom are |
Y | See Corporate Governance – 3 Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter. The separate nomination committee has been |
| independent directors; and (b) Is chaired by an independent director; and disclose |
formed and the Company has as nomination remuneration committee charter. Due to current composition of the Board, the committee has |
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| (a) The charter of the committee; |
two members, one of which is a non-executive director of the Company. |
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| (b) The members of the committee; and |
Attendance at Committee meetings is included in the Director's report. |
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| (c) And 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 |
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| (d) If it does not have a nomination committee, disclose the fact and the processes it employs to address board succession issue sand 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. |
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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. |
N | The Company supports the appointment of Directors who bring a wide range of business and professional skills and experience. While the Company does not have or disclose a formal skills matrix, it does consider directors attributes prior to any appointment. The qualifications, skill and expertise relevant to the position of Director held by each Director in office at the date of the annual report and their attendance at Board and Committee meetings is included in the Director's report. |
| 2.3 | A listed entity should disclose: (a) the names of the directors considered by the board to be independent directors; |
y | The Board considers Directors to be independent where they are free of any interest, position, association or relationship that might influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, in a |
| (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 |
material respect his or her capacity to bring an independent judgement to bear on issues before the Board and to act in the best interests of the entity and its security holders generally. The Board has adopted a definition of |
| Corporate Governance Policy | Adopted (Y or N) |
Action taken and reasons if not adopted | |
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| why the board is of that opinion; and | independence based on that set out in Principle | ||
| (c) the length of service of each director. | 2.3 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations. The Board will review the independence of each Director in light of interests disclosed to the Board from time to time. |
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| 2.4 | A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent directors. |
Y | As at the date of this report, following the appointment of Mr John Poulsen, majority of the Board is now independent. |
| 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. |
N | |
| 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. |
Y | See Corporate Governance – 3 Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter. |
| 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 |
Y | See Corporate Governance – 4 Directors' and Executive Officers' Code of Conduct |
| (b) | disclose that code or a summary of it. | ||
| 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 |
N | Refer to explanation for having only two members. |
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| (2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the chair of the board, |
Y | ||
| and disclose: | |||
| (3) the charter of the committee; |
Y | See Corporate Governance – 2 Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter |
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| (4) the relevant qualifications and experience of the members of the committee; and |
Y | See 30 June 2020 Annual Report | |
| (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 |
Y | See 30 June 2020 Annual Report |
| Corporate Governance Policy | Adopted (Y or N) |
Action taken and reasons if not adopted | |||
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| (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. |
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| 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. |
Y | ||||
| 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. |
Y | ||||
| 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. |
Y | See Corporate Governance – 9 Disclosure Policy | ||
| Principle 6: Respect the rights of shareholders | |||||
| 6.1 | A listed entity should provide information about itself and its governance to investors via its website. |
Y | See Corporate Governance – 8 Communications Policy |
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| 6.2 | A listed entity should design and implement an investor relations program to facilitate effective two-way communication with investors. |
Y | See Corporate Governance – 8 Communications Policy |
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| 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. |
Y | See Corporate Governance – 8 Communications Policy |
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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. |
Y | See Corporate Governance – 8 Communications Policy |
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| Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk | |||||
| 7.1 | The board of a listed entity should: |
| Corporate Governance Policy | Adopted (Y or N) |
Action taken and reasons if not adopted |
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| (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. |
N Y Y Y Y |
See explanation in regards to having only two members See Audit & Risk Management Committee Charter on the Company's website Refer to Company's 30 June 2020 Annual Report |
| 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. |
Y | |
| 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. |
Y | The Company does not have an internal audit function nor does it feel it is necessary for the size and complexity of the Company at this point in time. The Company believes the skills and expertise of the finance function within the Company, the review performed by the Audit Committee, Board and external auditors is appropriate. |
| 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. |
Y | The Company has assessed its exposure and it considers the risk low. The level of risk will be continually assessed by the Board and Audit and Risk Management Committee. |
| 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: |
N Y |
Refer to explanation in regards to having only two members |
| Corporate Governance Policy | Adopted (Y or N) |
Action taken and reasons if not adopted | |
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| (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. |
Y Y Y |
See Corporate Governance – 3 Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter Refer to 30 June 2020 Annual Report Refer to 30 June 2020 Annual Report |
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| 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. |
Y | See Corporate Governance – 3 Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter. |
| 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. |
Y | See Corporate Governance – 7 Dealings in Securities |