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STELLAR RESOURCES LIMITED — Governance Information 2021
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Appendix 4G
Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
Name of entity
Stellar Resources Limited
ABN/ARBN Financial year ended:
96 108 758 961 30 June 2021
Our corporate governance statement 1 for the period above can be found at: 2
☐ These pages of our annual report:
☒ This URL on our
website: https://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/
The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 21 September 2021 has been approved by the board.
The annexure includes a key to where our corporate governance disclosures can be located. 3
Date: 21 September 2021
Name of authorised officer authorising lodgement: Mathew Watkins – Company Secretary
The Appendix 4G is not a substitute for, and is not to be confused with, the entity's corporate governance statement. They serve different purposes and an entity must produce each of them separately.
See notes 4 and 5 below for further instructions on how to complete this form.
1 "Corporate governance statement" is defined in Listing Rule 19.12 to mean the statement referred to in Listing Rule 4.10.3 which discloses the extent to which an entity has followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during a particular reporting period.
Listing Rule 4.10.3 requires an entity that is included in the official list as an ASX Listing to include in its annual report either a corporate governance statement that meets the requirements of that rule or the URL of the page on its website where such a statement is located. The corporate governance statement must disclose the extent to which the entity has followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during the reporting period. If the entity has not followed a recommendation for any part of the reporting period, its corporate governance statement must separately identify that recommendation and the period during which it was not followed and state its reasons for not following the recommendation and what (if any) alternative governance practices it adopted in lieu of the recommendation during that period.
Under Listing Rule 4.7.4, if an entity chooses to include its corporate governance statement on its website rather than in its annual report, it must lodge a copy of the corporate governance statement with ASX at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The corporate governance statement must be current as at the effective date specified in that statement for the purposes of Listing Rule 4.10.3.
Under Listing Rule 4.7.3, an entity must also lodge with ASX a completed Appendix 4G at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The Appendix 4G serves a dual purpose. It acts as a key designed to assist readers to locate the governance disclosures made by a listed entity under Listing Rule 4.10.3 and under the ASX Corporate Governance Council's recommendations. It also acts as a verification tool for listed entities to confirm that they have met the disclosure requirements of Listing Rule 4.10.3.
2 Tick whichever option is correct and then complete the page number(s) of the annual report, or the URL of the web page, where your corporate governance statement can be found. You can, if you wish, delete the option which is not applicable.
3 Throughout this form, where you are given two or more options to select, you can, if you wish, delete any option which is not applicable and just retain the option that is applicable. If you select an option that includes "OR" at the end of the selection and you delete the other options, you can also, if you wish, delete the "OR" at the end of the selection.
ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4 we have followed therecommendation in fullfor the wholeof the period above. Wehave disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: | Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed therecommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Ourreasons for not doing so are:5 | |
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| PRINCIPLE 1 –LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT | |||
| 1.1 | A listed entity should have and disclose a board charter settingout:(a)the respective roles and responsibilities of its board andmanagement; and(b)those matters expressly reserved to the board and thosedelegated to management. | ☒and we have disclosed a copy of our board charterat:https://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporategovernance/ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐we arean externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 1.2 | A listed entity should:(a)undertake appropriate checks before appointing a director orsenior executive or putting someone forward for election asa director; and(b)provide security holders with all material information in itspossession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elector re-elect a director. | ☒ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 1.3 | A listed entity should have a written agreement with each directorand senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment. | ☒ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 1.4 | The company secretary of a listed entity should be accountabledirectly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do withthe proper functioning of the board. | ☒ | ☐set outin our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐weare an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
4 Tick the box in this column only if you have followed the relevant recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Where the recommendation has a disclosure obligation attached, you must insert the location where that disclosure has been made, where indicated by the line with "insert location" underneath. If the disclosure in question has been made in your corporate governance statement, you need only insert "our corporate governance statement". If the disclosure has been made in your annual report, you should insert the page number(s) of your annual report (eg "pages 10-12 of our annual report"). If the disclosure has been made on your website, you should insert the URL of the web page where the disclosure has been made or can be accessed (eg "www.entityname.com.au/corporate governance/charters/").
5 If you have followed all of the Council's recommendations in full for the whole of the period above, you can, if you wish, delete this column from the form and re-format it.
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4 we have followed therecommendation in fullfor the wholeof the period above. Wehave disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: | Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed therecommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Ourreasons for not doing so are:5 | |
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| 1.5 | A listed entity should:(a)have and disclose a diversity policy;(b)through its board or a committee of the boardsetmeasurable objectives for achieving gender diversity in thecomposition of its board, senior executives and workforcegenerally;and(c)disclose in relation to each reporting period:(1)the measurable objectives set forthat period toachievegender diversity;(2)the entity's progress towards achieving thoseobjectives;and(3)either:(A)the respective proportions of men and womenon the board, in senior executive positions andacross the whole workforce (including how theentity has defined "senior executive" for thesepurposes); or(B)if the entity is a "relevant employer" under theWorkplace Gender Equality Act, the entity'smost recent "Gender Equality Indicators", asdefined in and published under that Act.If the entity was in the S&P/ASX 300 Index at thecommencement of the reporting period, the measurable objectivefor achieving gender diversity in the composition of its boardshould be tohave not less than 30% of its directors of each | ☐and we have disclosed a copy of our diversity policy at:…………………………………and we have disclosed the information referred to in paragraph (c) inthe corporate governance statement | ☒set outin our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 1.6 | gender within a specified period.A listed entity should:(a)have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating theperformance of the board, its committees and individualdirectors; and(b)disclosefor each reporting period whether aperformanceevaluation has been undertakenin accordance with thatprocessduring or in respect of that period. | ☒and we have disclosed the evaluationprocess referred to inparagraph (a) in the corporate governance statementand whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for thereporting period in accordance with that processin the corporate governance statement | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4 we have followed therecommendation in fullfor the wholeof the period above. Wehave disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: | Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed therecommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Ourreasons for not doing so are:5 | |
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| 1.7 | A listed entity should:(a)have and disclose a process for evaluating the performanceof its senior executivesat least once every reporting period;and(b)disclosefor each reporting period whether a performanceevaluation has been undertakenin accordance with thatprocessduring or in respect of that period. | ☒and we have disclosed the evaluationprocess referred to inparagraph (a) in the corporate governance statementand whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for thereporting period in accordance with that process in the corporategovernance statement | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4 we have followed therecommendation in fullfor the wholeof the period above. Wehave disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: | Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed therecommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Ourreasons for not doing so are:5 | |
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| PRINCIPLE 2 - | STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO BE EFFECTIVE AND ADD VALUE | ||
| 2.1 | The board of a listed entity should:(a)have a nomination committee which:(1)has at least three members, a majority of whom areindependent 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 numberof times the committee met throughout the periodand the individual attendances of the members atthose meetings; or(b)if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose thatfact and the processes it employs to address boardsuccession issues and to ensure that the board has theappropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience,independence and diversity to enable it to discharge itsduties and responsibilities effectively. | ☐[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at:http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governanceand the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:https://demembranes.com/investors/in the corporate governancestatementandin the 2021Annual Report[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have a nominationcommittee and the processes we employ to address boardsuccession issues and to ensure that the board has the appropriatebalance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence anddiversity to enable it to discharge its duties and responsibilitieseffectively at:……………………………………………………………………………[insert location] | ☒ set outin our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 2.2 | A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrixsetting out the mix of skills that the board currently has or islooking to achieve in its membership. | ☒and we have disclosed our boardskills matrix in the corporategovernance statement. | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 2.3 | A listed entity should disclose:(a)the names of the directors considered by the board to beindependent directors;(b)if a director has an interest, position, affiliation orrelationship of the type described in Box2.3 but the boardis of the opinion that it does not compromise theindependence of the director, the nature of the interest,positionor relationship in question and an explanation ofwhy the board is of that opinion; and(c)the length of service of each director. | ☒and we have disclosed the names of the directors considered by theboard to be independentdirectorsin the corporate governancestatementand, where applicable, the information referred to inparagraph (b) in the corporate governance statementand the length of service of each director | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | 4 we have followed theWhere a box below is ticked,recommendation in fullfor the wholeof the period above. Wehave disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: | Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed therecommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our5reasons for not doing so are: | |
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| 2.4 | A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independentdirectors. | ☐ | ☒set outin our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 2.5 | The chair of the board of a listed entity should be anindependent director and, in particular, should not be the sameperson as the CEO of the entity. | ☒ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 2.6 | A listed entity should have a program for inducting newdirectors and for periodically reviewing whether there is a needfor existing directors to undertake professional development tomaintain the skills and knowledge needed to perform their roleas directors effectively. | ☒ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| PRINCIPLE 3 – | INSTIL A CULTUREOF ACTING LAWFULLY, ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY | ||
| 3.1 | A listed entity should articulate and disclose its values. | ☒and we have disclosed our values at:https://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporategovernance/ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 3.2 | A listed entity should:(a)have and disclose a code of conduct for its directors,senior executives and employees; and(b)ensure that the boardor a committee of the boardisinformed ofany material breachesofthat code. | ☒and we have disclosed our codeof conduct at:https://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporategovernance/ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 3.3 | A listed entity should:(a)have and disclose a whistleblower policy; and(b)ensure that the board or a committee of the board isinformed of any material incidents reported under thatpolicy. | ☒and we have disclosed our whistleblower policy at:https://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporategovernance/ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4 we have followed therecommendation in fullfor the wholeof the period above. Wehave disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: | Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed therecommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Ourreasons for not doing so are:5 | |
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| 3.4 | A listed entity should:(a)have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption policy;and(b)ensure that the board or committee of theboard isinformed of any material breaches of that policy. | ☒and we have disclosed our anti-bribery and corruption policy at:http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporategovernance/ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4 we have followed therecommendation in fullfor the wholeof the period above. Wehave disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: | Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed therecommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our5reasons for not doing so are: | |
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| PRINCIPLE 4 – | SAFEGUARD THE INTEGRITY OF CORPORATE REPORTS | ||
| 4.1 | The board of a listed entity should:(a)have an audit committee which:(1)has at least three members, all of whom are nonexecutive directors and a majority of whom areindependent directors; and(2)is chaired by an independent director, who is notthe chair of the board,and disclose:(3)the charter of the committee;(4)the relevant qualifications and experience of themembers of the committee; and(5)in relation to each reporting period, the number oftimes the committee met throughout the period andthe individual attendances of the members at thosemeetings; or(b)if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that factand the processes it employs that independently verifyand safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting,including the processes for the appointment and removalof the external auditor and the rotation of the auditengagement partner. | ☐[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at:………………………………………………………………………andthe information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:……………………………………………………in thecorporate governance statement and in the 2021Annual Report[If the entity complieswith paragraph (b):]and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have an auditcommitteeand the processes we employ that independently verifyand safeguard the integrity of our corporate reporting, including theprocesses for the appointment and removal of the external auditorand the rotation of the audit engagementpartner at:……………………………………………………………………………[insert location] | ☒set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 4.2 | The board of a listed entity should, before it approves theentity's financial statements for a financial period, receive fromits CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, thefinancial records of the entity have been properly maintainedand that the financial statements comply with the appropriateaccounting standards and give a true and fair view of thefinancial position and performance of the entity and that theopinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of riskmanagement and internal control which is operating effectively. | ☒ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 4.3 | A listed entity should disclose its process to verify the integrityof anyperiodiccorporate report it releases to the marketthat isnot audited or reviewed by an external auditor. | ☒ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4 we have followed therecommendation in fullfor the wholeof the period above. Wehave disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: | Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed therecommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our5reasons for not doing so are: | |
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| PRINCIPLE 5 – | MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE | ||
| 5.1 | A listed entity shouldhave and disclose a written policy forcomplying with its continuous disclosure obligations underlisting rule3.1. | ☒and we have disclosed our continuous disclosure compliance policyat:http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporategovernance/ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 5.2 | A listed entity should ensure that its board receives copies of allmaterial market announcements promptly after they have beenmade. | ☒ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 5.3 | A listed entity that gives anewand substantiveinvestor oranalyst presentation should release a copy of the presentationmaterials on the ASX Market Announcements Platform aheadof the presentation. | ☒ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| PRINCIPLE 6 – | RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS | ||
| 6.1 | A listed entity should provide information about itself and itsgovernance to investors via its website. | ☒and we have disclosed information about us and our governance onour website at:http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporategovernance/ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 6.2 | A listed entity should have an investor relations program thatfacilitates effective two-way communication with investors. | ☒ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 6.3 | A listed entity should disclose how it facilitatesand encouragesparticipation at meetings of security holders. | ☒and we have disclosed how we facilitate and encourage participationat meetings of security holdersin the corporate governancestatement. | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 6.4 | A listed entity should ensure that all substantive resolutions at ameeting of security holders are decided by a poll rather than bya show of hands. | ☒ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 6.5 | A listed entity should give security holders the option to receivecommunications from, and send communications to, the entityand its security registry electronically. | ☒ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | 4 we have followed theWhere a box below is ticked,recommendation in fullfor the wholeof the period above. Wehave disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: | Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed therecommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Ourreasons for not doing so are:5 | |
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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 ofwhich:(1)has at least three members, a majority of whom areindependent 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 numberof times the committee met throughout the periodand the individual attendances of the members atthose meetings; or(b)if it does not have a risk committee or committees thatsatisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes itemploys for overseeing the entity's risk managementframework. | ☐[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at:https://demembranes.com/investors/and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:………………………………………………………………….in thecorporate governance statement and in the 2021Annual Report[If the entity complies withparagraph (b):]andwe have disclosedthe fact that we do not have a risk committeeor committees that satisfy (a) and the processes we employ foroverseeing our risk management framework at:……………………………………………………………………………[insert location] | ☒set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 7.2 | The board or a committee of the board should:(a)review the entity's risk management framework at leastannually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound andthat the entity is operating with due regard tothe riskappetite set by the board; and(b)disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whethersuch a review has taken place. | ☐and we have disclosed whether a review of the entity's riskmanagement framework was undertaken during the reporting periodin the corporate governance statement | ☒set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4 we have followed therecommendation in fullfor the wholeof the period above. Wehave disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: | Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed therecommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our5reasons for not doing so are: | |
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| 7.3 | A listed entity should disclose:(a)if it has an internal audit function, how the function isstructured and what role it performs; or(b)if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact andthe processes it employs for evaluating and continuallyimproving the effectiveness of its governance, riskmanagement and internal control processes. | ☐[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]and we have disclosed how our internal audit function is structuredand what role it performs at:……………………………………………………………………………[insert location][If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have an internal auditfunction and the processes we employ for evaluating and continuallyimproving the effectivenessof our risk management and internalcontrol processes at:………………………………………………………in the corporategovernance statement | ☒set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 7.4 | A listed entity should disclose whether it has any materialexposure to environmental or social risks and, if it does, how itmanages or intends to manage those risks. | ☒and we have disclosed whether we have any material exposure toenvironmental and social risksin the corporate governancestatementand, if we do, how we manage or intend to manage those risks at:……………………………………………………………………………[insert location] | ☐set outin our Corporate GovernanceStatement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4 we have followed therecommendation in fullfor the wholeof the period above. Wehave disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: | Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed therecommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Ourreasons for not doing so are:5 | |
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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 areindependent 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 numberof times the committee met throughout the periodand the individual attendances of the members atthose meetings; or(b)if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclosethat fact and the processes it employs for setting the leveland composition of remuneration for directors and seniorexecutives and ensuring that such remuneration isappropriate and not excessive. | ☐[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committeeat:………………………………………………………and the informationreferred to in paragraphs (4) and (5)at:………………………………………………………in the corporategovernance statement and in the 2021Annual Report[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have a remunerationcommittee and the processes we employ for setting the level andcomposition of remuneration for directors and senior executives andensuring that such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive:……………………………………………………………………………[insert location] | ☒ set outin our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 8.2 | A listed entity should separately disclose its policies andpractices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directorsand the remuneration of executive directors and other seniorexecutives. | ☒and we have disclosed separately our remuneration policies andpractices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors andthe remuneration of executive directors and other senior executivesin the corporate governance statement. | ☐set outin our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we are an externallymanaged entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 8.3 | A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration schemeshould:(a)have a policy on whether participants are permitted toenter into transactions (whether through the use ofderivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk ofparticipating in the scheme; and(b)disclose that policy or a summary of it. | ☒and we have disclosed our policy on thisissue or a summary of it at:http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporategovernance/ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐we do not have an equity-based remuneration scheme andthis recommendation is therefore not applicableOR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4 we have followed therecommendation in fullfor the wholeof the period above. Wehave disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: | Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed therecommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Ourreasons for not doing so are:5 | |
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| ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS THAT APPLY ONLY IN CERTAIN CASES | |||
| 9.1 | A listed entity with a director who does not speak the languagein which board or security holder meetings are held or keycorporate documents are written should disclose the processesit has in place to ensure the director understands and cancontribute to the discussions at those meetings andunderstands and can discharge their obligations in relation tothose documents. | ☐and we have disclosed information about the processes in place at:………………………………………………………………………[insert location] | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance StatementOR☒ we do not have a director in this position and thisrecommendation is therefore not applicableOR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 9.2 | A listed entity established outside Australia should ensure thatmeetings of security holders are held at a reasonable place andtime. | ☐ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement OR☒ we are established in Australia and this recommendation istherefore not applicableOR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 9.3 | A listed entity established outside Australia, and an externallymanaged listed entity that has an AGM,should ensure that itsexternal auditor attends its AGM and is available to answerquestions from security holders relevant to the audit. | ☐ | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement OR☒ we are established in Australia andnot an externally managedlisted entityandthis recommendation is therefore notapplicable☐we are an externally managed entity that does not holdanAGMand this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES APPLICABLE TO EXTERNALLY MANAGED LISTED ENTITIES | |||
| - | Alternative to Recommendation1.1 for externally managedlisted entities:The responsible entity of an externally managed listed entityshould disclose:(a)the arrangements between the responsible entity and thelisted entity for managing the affairs of the listed entity;and(b)the role and responsibility of the board of the responsibleentity for overseeing those arrangements. | ☐and we have disclosed the information referred to in paragraphs (a)and (b) at:……………………………………………………………………………[insert location] | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4 we have followed therecommendation in fullfor the wholeof the period above. Wehave disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: | Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed therecommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Ourreasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| -Alternative to Recommendations8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 for externallymanaged listed entities:An externally managed listed entity should clearly disclose theterms governing the remuneration of the manager. | ☐and we have disclosed the terms governingour remuneration asmanager of the entity at:……………………………………………………………………………[insert location] | ☐set outin our Corporate Governance Statement |

2021 Corporate Governance Statement
The Board of Stellar Resources Limited ("Stellar" or the "Company") is responsible for the overall corporate governance of Stellar and it's subsidiaries (together the "Group") and monitors the operational and financial position and performance of the Group and oversees its business strategy, including approving its strategic goals. The Board believes that good corporate governance helps ensure the future success of the Company, adds value to stakeholders and enhances investor confidence.
The Board has created a framework for managing the Company including adopting relevant internal controls, risk management processes and corporate governance policies and practices which it believes are appropriate for the Company's business and which are designed to promote the responsible management and conduct of the Company. In establishing its corporate governance framework, the Board has referred to the 4th edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Councils' Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (ASX Recommendations).
The ASX Listing Rules require listed companies to prepare a statement disclosing the extent to which they have complied with the Recommendations during the reporting period. The Recommendations are not prescriptive, such that if a company considers a recommendation to be inappropriate having regard to its own circumstances, it has the flexibility not to follow it. Where a company has not followed all the Recommendations, it must identify which Recommendations have not been followed and provide reasons for not following them.
This Corporate Governance Statement (Statement) discloses the extent to which Stellar Resources Limited has followed the Recommendations, or where appropriate, indicates a departure from the Recommendations with an explanation. This Statement should be read in conjunction with the material on our website http://www.stellarresources.com.au/, including the 2021 Annual Report.
This Statement is current as at 21 September 2021 and has been approved by the Board of Directors of Stellar Resources Limited.
PRINCIPLE 1: LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT Recommendation 1.1 - Role of the Board and Management
The role of the Board is to provide overall strategic guidance and effective oversight of management.
The Board has a formal Board Charter which is available on our website at http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/.
The Board charter sets out the specific responsibilities of the Board, requirements as to the Board's composition, the roles and responsibilities of the Chairman and Company Secretary, the establishment, operation and management of Board Committees, Directors' access to Company records and information, details of the Board's relationship with management, details of the Board's performance review and details of the Board's disclosure policy.
The Board delegates responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Company and its business to the Managing Director (or Executive equivalent)). The Managing Director (or Executive equivalent) is supported by the senior executive team and delegates authority to appropriate senior executives for specific activities. The Board maintains ultimate responsibility for strategy, control and risk profile of the Group.

Recommendation 1.2: Appointment of Directors
The Company has guidelines for the appointment and selection of the Board which require the Board to undertake appropriate checks before appointing a person or putting forward to security holders a candidate for election, as a Director. The Board also performs the same checks ahead of appointing any senior executive to the Company.
We provide our shareholders with all material information relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect a Director will be provided to security holders in a Notice of Meeting pursuant to which the resolution to elect or re-elect a Director will be voted on.
Recommendation 1.3: Appointment Terms
Each director and senior executive is party to a written agreement with the Company which sets out the terms of that Director's or senior executive's appointment. Directors and officers are also party to a deed of indemnity, insurance, and access.
Details of executive contracts in place are detailed in the Company's Annual Remuneration Report in the June 2021 Annual Report.
Recommendation 1.4: Company Secretary
The Board is supported by the Company Secretary, whose role includes supporting the Board on governance matters, assisting the Board with meetings and directors' duties, and acting as an interface between the Board and senior executives across the Company. The Board and individual Directors have access to the Company Secretary.
Under the Company's governance framework, the Company Secretary is accountable to the Board, through the Chair, on all matters regarding the proper functioning of the Board. The Board is responsible for the appointment of the Company Secretary.
Details regarding our Company Secretary, including experience and qualifications, is set out in the Directors' Report in our 2021 Annual Report.
Recommendation 1.5: Diversity Policy
The workforce of the Company comprises individuals with diverse skills, backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and this diversity is valued and respected. The Diversity Policy allows the Board to set measurable gender diversity objectives, if considered appropriate, and to assess annually both the objectives (if any have been set) and the Company's progress in achieving them.
The Diversity Policy is available on the Company's website at http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/.
The Company's policy has meritocracy as a guiding principle and seeks to align the Company's management systems with its commitment to continue to develop a culture that values and achieves diversity in its workforce and on its Board. The Company is also of the view that inclusion should be driven by culture (i.e. 'we want to') rather than by policy ('we have to'). The Board and management consider building a diverse and inclusive workforce is paramount to gaining the best insight into the needs of our customers and stakeholders. A diversity of perspectives and backgrounds also strengthens creativity and innovation in teams.

As at the date of this report, the proportion of women on the Board, in senior executive positions and women across the entire organisation is as follows:
- Women on the Board Nil
- Women in senior executive positions Nil%
- Women across the entire organisation 17%
The Board has set the following diversity objectives:
- to cultivate an inclusive workplace of fairness and equality which fosters the unique skills and talents of a diverse range of people; and
- to encourage diversity in skill set, experience, qualifications and age of our workforce. With a diverse mix of professionals, providing services to our customers, we will continue to encourage diversity in hiring and sourcing of candidates.
The Company is not considered a "relevant employer" under the Workplace General Equality Act 2012, as it is not a non-public sector employer with 100 or more employees in Australia for any six months or more of a reporting period.
Recommendation 1.6: Board, Committee and Individual Directors Performance Assessment
The Board is committed to evaluate its performance, the performance of its committees (if applicable) and individual Directors, on an annual basis, as well as the governance processes supporting the Board.
A Board and Individual director performance assessment took place during the period in relation to the 2021 financial year. An analysis of the data collected indicated that the Board and Individual director is functioning effectively against the majority of its criteria.
The review process involved:
- A discussion held by the Directors on performance of the Board and individual Directors, on key performance areas noted below, facilitated by the Company Secretary;
- o Major Achievements over last 12 months and key challenges over next 12 months
- o Strength and weakness of the Board and how to overcome weaknesses
- The preparation of a report with feedback on the performance based on the discussion; and
- The Board meeting to discuss any areas and actions for improvement.
The Board does not currently have any separate committees due to the size and nature of the Company and thus Committee performance assessments were not applicable.
Recommendation 1.7: Senior Executive Performance Assessment
Senior Executives are appointed by the Board and their Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) contain specific financial and non-financial objectives.
These KPI's are reviewed annually by the Executive Director and Board (where applicable). The performance of each Senior Executive against these objectives is evaluated annually.
Performance evaluations were undertaken during the reporting period by the Company in accordance with the prescribed process. The performance review for Executive Director (previously Technical Director for the period October 2020 to 30 June 2021) was undertaken by the Board during the period.

PRINCIPLE 2 – BOARD STRUCTURE Recommendation 2.1: Nomination Committee
Due to the current size of the Company and Board, the Board fulfils the roles and responsibilities in relation to nominations. The Board is responsible for the duties that would ordinarily be carried out by a Nomination Committee, including reviewing processes for succession planning and ensuring the Board has the appropriate balance of skills, experience, independence and knowledge to discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter is available on our website at http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/.
The Board undertook the functions of Nomination Committee during the course of its general Board Meetings.
The Company does not meet this Recommendation in its entirety.
Recommendation 2.2: Board Skills Matrix
Our objective is to have an appropriate mix of expertise and experience on our Board so that it can effectively discharge its corporate governance and oversight responsibilities. The Board Charter requires the disclosure of each Board member's qualifications and expertise.
During the Board performance review, the Board was of the view that the current directors possess a broad mix of relevant skills, experience, expertise and diversity to enable the Board to discharge its responsibilities and deliver the Company's strategic objectives.
The skills and experience represented in the Board and relevant to the Company's business are set out in the matrix below:
| Skills and experience | |
|---|---|
| Risk and compliance | Stakeholder Engagement |
| Financial and Audit | Client Engagement |
| ASX Governance | Industry Relations |
| Strategy | Leadership |
| Business Operations | Ethics and Integrity |
| Policy Development | Contribution |
| Capital Markets | Negotiation |
| Technology | Critical Thinking |
| People and Performance | Crisis Management |
| Executive Management | Previous Board Experience |
| Exploration Management experience | Experienced Executive Chairman |
| Project Evaluation | Corporate History |
To the extent that any skills are not directly represented on the Board, they are augmented through management and external advisors.
Full details of each Directors' relevant skills and experience are set out in the 2021 Directors' Report contained within the Annual Report.

Recommendation 2.3: Independent Directors
An independent director is a non-executive director who is not a member of management and free from any business or other relationship that could materially interfere with, or could reasonably be perceived to materially interfere with, the independent exercise of judgement. The Board considers the independence of Directors having regard to the relationships listed in Box 2.3 of the ASX Recommendations.
The Board regularly assesses the independence of each Non-Executive Director in light of the information which each Director is required to disclose in relation to any material contract or other relationship with the Company in accordance with the director's terms of appointment, the Corporations Act 2001, and the Board Charter.
As at the date of this report, the Board's assessment of each current Director is set out below:
| Name | Position | Appointment date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon O'Loughlin | Non-Executive Chairman | 24 December 2019 | Independent |
| Simon Taylor | Non-Executive Director | 24 December 2019 | Independent |
| Thomas Whiting | Non-Executive Director | 4 February 2011 | Not independent |
| Gary Fietz | Executive Director | 6 May 2019 (Non-Executive Director)1 July 2021 (Executive Director) | Not independent |
The Board considers that Mr Taylor and Mr O'Loughlin are independent directors and free from any business or any other relationship that could materially interfere with, or reasonably be perceived to interfere with, the exercise of their unfettered and independent judgement and is able to fulfil the role of independent director for the purpose of the Recommendations.
Mr Whiting is not considered independent in light of his long-term association with the Company and consultancy services provided for Company's operational matters.
Mr Fietz is not considered independent as the Company employs him in an executive capacity.
The Board has considered the holdings of securities in the Company by the Non-Executive Directors and is of the opinion that their respective interests in shares would not materially interfere with, or could be reasonably perceived to interfere with, the independent exercise of their judgement in their position as a Director. The Board also considers that they are otherwise free from any business or other relationship that could materially interfere with, or reasonably be perceived to interfere with, the independent exercise of their judgement, and that each of these Directors is able to fulfil the role of independent Director for the purposes of the ASX Recommendations.
Recommendation 2.4: Majority Independence
As at the date of this Statement, two out of four Directors are deemed independent. The Company does not have a majority of independent directors on the Board and does not comply with Recommendation 2.4 in full.
The Board recognises that it is desirable for the majority of the Board to be Independent Directors, the current Board composition reflects an appropriate balance of skills, expertise and experience to fulfil its obligations to act in the best interests of the Company and all stakeholders. The Board also considers that there are appropriate safeguards in place including policies and protocols to ensure independent thought and decision making.
It is noted that the composition of the Board will be reassessed in the future in line with changes in the Group's operations and will be adjusted as deemed appropriate. The Board will consider the Recommendations in assessing any future changes in board composition and note that while the Board may not meet the majority

independence requirements that each Board member exercises independence in each of the Board decisions.
Further information regarding our Directors', including their experience and qualifications, is set out in the Directors' Report of our 2021 Annual Report.
Recommendation 2.5: Board Chair
The Chair, Mr Simon O'Loughlin was appointed to the position on 24 December 2019 and is considered an independent Director. The Chair provides leadership to the Board in relation to all Board matters and is responsible for ensuring that the Board meets its responsibilities.
The roles and responsibilities of the Chair are also set out in the Company's Board charter.
Recommendation 2.6: Induction, Education and Training
In accordance with the Company's Remuneration & Nomination Committee Charter, new Directors are provided with copies of all relevant documents and policies governing the Company's business, operations and management, at the time of joining the Board. All Directors are provided with ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enable them to develop and maintain their skills and knowledge.
Directors are also encouraged to personally undertake appropriate training and refresher courses as appropriate to maintain the skills required to discharge their obligations to the Company.
PRINCIPLE 3 – ACT ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
Recommendation 3.1: Statement of Values
In order to reinforce the Company's values which underpin how the Company undertakes its business, it has adopted a Statement of Values. The Statement of Values is the guiding principles and norms that define what type of organisation it aspires to be and what it requires from its directors, employees and other related parties.
The Company values and behaviours are:
- a) Safety
- Ensure a safe working environment for all employees, our partners and the communities in which we operate.
- People's health and wellbeing is always the highest priority.
b) Integrity
- Integrity, transparency, honesty and inclusive behaviour across the Company's internal and external stakeholders in addition to its employees.
- Accountability and growth from experience.
- c) Sustainably
- Minimise the impact on the environment and comply with environmental regulations in everything that we do.
- Demonstrate corporate, social and environmental responsibility across all aspects of the business.

• Actively engage with our stakeholders with a focus on sustainable development within the communities in which we operate.
d) Fair Treatment of People
- Always treating others respectfully, courteously and fairly.
- Promoting a culture based on teamwork and professional behaviour.
e) Excellence
• Results driven through the use of technology, innovation and experience to deliver Companywide growth for stakeholders.
The values of Stellar Resources Limited are disclosed in Company's website, available at http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/
The Company's Management is responsible for instilling these values across the organisation.
Recommendation 3.2: Code of Conduct
The Board expects all directors, employees and contractors to act with the utmost integrity and objectivity, and in compliance with the letter and the spirit of the law and Company policies striving at all times to enhance the reputation and performance of the Company, in the following areas;
- Business ethics;
- Compliance with laws;
- Personal and professional conduct;
- Respect for others and improper behaviour;
- Dealings with suppliers, customers, advisers and regulators;
- Dealing with the community; and
- Dealing with other employees.
The Company and its directors have always promoted ethical and responsible decision-making and the Company's Code of Ethics and this may be viewed on the Company's website http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/.
The Code of Conduct provides a framework for the identification and resolution of any issues concerning the conduct of employees at the Company.
Any material breach of the Company's policies, including any breach of the Code of Conduct are reported at the following Board meeting or earlier if required.
Recommendation 3.3: Whistleblower Policy
The Whistleblower Policy demonstrates that the Company is committed to the highest standards of conduct and ethical behaviour in all of its business activities. The Company supports a culture of honest and ethical behaviour in ensuring good corporate compliance and governance. The policy sets out, amongst other things, instances of suspected misconduct which can be reported to the internal and external parties and summarises the protections offered to whistleblowers.

Any material breach of the Company's policies, including any breach of the Whistleblower Policy, is raised at each Board Meeting or earlier if required.
Stellar's Whistleblower Policy may be viewed on the Company's website at http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/.
Recommendation 3.4: Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy
The Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy demonstrates that the Company is committed to maintain high standards of integrity and accountability in conducting its business. The Company has adopted an Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy. This Policy is aimed at establishing controls to ensure compliance with all applicable antibribery and corruption regulations and to ensure that the Company's business is conducted in a socially responsible manner. The Policy provides information and guidance to employees on how to recognise and deal with bribery and corruption issues.
Any material breach of the Company's policies, including any breach of the Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy, is raised at each Board Meeting or earlier if required.
Stellar's Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy may be viewed on the Company's website http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/.
PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING Recommendation 4.1: Audit Committee
It is the Board's responsibility to ensure that an effective internal control framework exists within the entity. This includes internal controls to deal with both the effectiveness and efficiency of significant business processes, the safeguarding of assets, the maintenance of proper accounting records, and the reliability of financial information as well as non-financial considerations such as the benchmarking of operational key performance indicators.
Due to the current size of the Company and Board, the Board fulfils the roles and responsibilities in relation to Audit Committee. The duties of the Board in relation to audit are the same that would otherwise be fulfilled by an Audit Committee, including overseeing the integrity of the Company's accounting and corporate reporting systems, including the external audit.
The Board, after each audit or review that occurs twice per year with the assistance of the Company's external auditors, reviews the performance of the external auditor including the required rotation by the engagement partner.
The Audit and Risk Committee Charter is available on our website at http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/.
The Board undertook the functions of an Audit Committee during the course of its general Board Meetings.
The Company does not meet this Recommendation in its entirety.
Recommendation 4.2: Assurances
The Executive Director (ED) and Company Secretary (CS) provide a declaration to the Board prior to the Board's approval of the Company's full year and half year results financial results in addition to its statutory quarterly reporting obligations. This process was followed for the June 2021 full year financial results, where the ED and

CS provided a declaration to the Board that, in their opinion, the financial records 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 Group, and their opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively. On this basis, the June 2021 full year financial results were approved by the Board. The same process is followed for the Half Year and Quarterly financial results provided to the market.
Recommendation 4.3: Verification of integrity of periodic corporate reports
Our external auditor, William Buck attends our AGM and a representative is available to answer shareholder questions about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the auditor's report. William Buck independence declaration is contained in the Directors' Report in our 2021 Annual Report.
The effectiveness, performance and independence of the external auditor is reviewed annually by the Board.
For any periodic reports released to the market, the processes to verify their integrity will be disclosed either in the report itself or more generally in the Company's corporate governance disclosures in its annual report, or on the Company's website.
PRINCIPLE 5 – MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE Recommendation 5.1: Continuous Disclosure Policy
We are committed to providing information to shareholders and to the market in a manner that is consistent with the meaning and intention of the ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act.
To comply with these obligations, the Board has adopted a Continuous Disclosure Policy, which is available on our website at http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/.
The Board has overarching responsibility for compliance with continuous disclosure obligations.
The Board is committed to the promotion of investor confidence by ensuring that trading in the Company's securities takes place in an efficient, competitive and informed market and in compliance with our Securities Trading Policy (as applicable). In accordance with continuous disclosure obligations under the ASX Listing Rules, the Company has procedures in place to ensure that all price sensitive information is identified, reviewed by management and disclosed to the ASX in a timely manner. The Company website includes a link to material information disclosed to the ASX.
Recommendation 5.2: Provide Board with copies of all material market announcements
The Company has set up External notifications so that all board members receive a notification from ASX as soon as an announcement has been released. The Company also circulates all price sensitive announcements to the Board ahead of the release being made.
Recommendation 5.3: Investor Presentations
The Company will ensure that all substantive presentations are released to the market to enable security holders the opportunity to access the material included in the presentation**.**
PRINCIPLE 6 – RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS Recommendation 6.1: Information and Governance

Information about the Company and its corporate governance policies is available on our website at http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/.
The Company also maintains a separate "Investor Information" page on our website to provide shareholders with links to annual reports, ASX announcements, latest news and other key information.
Recommendation 6.2: Investor Relations
We endeavour to communicate with shareholders and other stakeholders in an open, regular and timely manner so that the market has sufficient information to make informed investment decisions.
Through its shareholder communications, we aim to provide information that will allow existing shareholders, potential shareholders and financial analysts to make informed decisions about the Group's intrinsic value and meet its obligations under the ASX's continuous disclosure regime.
Our investor relations program includes:
- issuing regular written shareholder communications such as quarterly financial reporting and an Annual Report to address the Company's strategy and performance;
- sending and receiving shareholder communications electronically;
- maintaining the Board and corporate governance and investor sections on our website including posting all announcements after they have been disclosed to the market;
- promoting two-way interaction with shareholders, by supporting shareholder participation at general meetings including encouraging shareholders to send their questions to the Company prior to the annual general meeting and responding to their questions and feedback; and
- ensuring that continuous disclosure obligations are understood and complied with throughout the Group.
Shareholder queries should be referred to the Company Secretary in the first instance.
Recommendation 6.3: Shareholder Meeting Participation
Shareholders are forwarded the Company's Annual Report, if requested (it is otherwise made available on the Company's website), and documents relating to each general meeting, being the notice of meeting, any explanatory memorandum and a proxy form and shareholders are invited to attend these meetings.
The Board regards each general meeting as an important opportunity to communicate with shareholders and it provides a key forum for shareholders to ask questions about the Company, its strategy and performance. At shareholder meetings, the Company will provide an opportunity for shareholders and other stakeholders to hear from and put questions to the Board, management and if applicable our external auditor.
One of the Company's key communication tools is its website located at http://www.stellarresources.com.au/. The Company endeavours to keep its website up to date.
Further information is included in the Company's Investor Relations Policy, which is located on the Company's website at http://www.stellarresources.com.au/.
Recommendation 6.4: All substantive resolutions at a security holder meeting are decided by poll

In order to ascertain the true will of the Company's security holders attending and voting at its security holder meetings, whether attendance is in person, electronically or by proxy or other representative, in most situations where this can be achieved the company will conduct the voting procedure by a poll.
Recommendation 6.5: Electronic Communication with Shareholders
Security holders can register to receive email notifications when an announcement is made by the Company to the ASX, including the release of the Annual Report, half yearly reports and quarterly reports. Links are made available to the Company's website on which all information provided to the ASX is immediately posted.
Shareholders queries should be referred to the Company Secretary at first instance.
PRINCIPLE 7 – RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK Recommendation 7.1: Risk Committee
Due to the current size of the Company and the Board, the Board fulfils the roles and responsibilities in relation to risk. The duties of the Board in relation to risk are the same that would otherwise be fulfilled by a Risk Committee, including ensuring that the Company has an appropriate risk management framework and associated internal compliance and control procedures.
The Audit and Risk Committee Charter is available on our website at http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/.
The Board undertook the functions of a Risk Committee during the course of its general Board Meetings.
The Company does not meet this Recommendation in its entirety.
Recommendation 7.2: Review of Risk Management Framework
The Group's risk management framework is supported by the Board of directors and the management team. The Board is responsible for approving and review the Company's risk management strategy and policy. Management is responsible for monitoring that appropriate processes and controls are in place to effectively and efficiently manage risk.
The Board has adopted an Audit and Risk Committee Charter which sets out the Company's major areas of risk and mitigation policies. The Audit and Risk Committee Charter is available on our website at http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/.
The Company's risk management framework is reviewed on a periodic basis. A full review of the risk management framework will be undertaken during FY2022.
The Company does not meet this Recommendation in its entirety.
Recommendation 7.3: Internal Audit
The Audit & Risk Committee Charter provides for the Audit & Risk Committee (Board currently acts as Committee) to monitor the need for an internal audit function.
The Company did not have an internal audit function for the past financial year. Due to the size of the Company, the Board does not consider it necessary to have an internal audit function.

The Company will employ the following process for evaluating and continually improving the effectiveness of its risk management and internal control processes:
- the Audit & Risk Committee (fulfilled by the Board) will monitor the need for an internal audit function having regard to the size, location and complexity of the Company's operations.
- the Audit & Risk Committee (fulfilled by the Board) will periodically undertake an internal review of financial systems and processes where systems are considered to require improvement these systems are developed.
The Company does not meet this Recommendation in its entirety.
Recommendation 7.4: Economic, Environmental and Social Sustainability Risk
The Company is not subject to any particular or significant single economic, environmental and social sustainability risk. The Company is subject to a range of general economic risks, including macro-economic risks, government policy (including policy regarding technology and research and development), general business conditions, changes in technology and many other factors.
PRINCIPLE 8 – REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBILITY Recommendation 8.1: Remuneration Committee
Due to the current size of the Company and Board, the Board fulfils the roles and responsibilities in relation to remuneration. The duties of the Board in relation to remuneration are the same that would otherwise be fulfilled by a Remuneration Committee to address any issues and continuously review the range of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to ensure that the Board can discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter is available on our website at http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/.
The Board undertook the functions of Remuneration Committee during the course of its general Board Meetings.
The Company does not meet this Recommendation in its entirety.
Recommendation 8.2: Remuneration Policies and Practices
Details of the Company's remuneration practices for its Directors and senior executives are disclosed in the Remuneration Report in the Company's Annual Report.
Separate disclosure regarding the remuneration of the Company's directors (executive and non-executive) is disclosed in the Company's Annual report, as lodged with the ASX and issued to shareholders.
Recommendation 8.3: Equity Based Remuneration Scheme
The Company has a Securities Trading Policy which includes a policy prohibiting participants of an equity-based remuneration scheme from entering into transactions (whether through the use of derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of participating in the scheme.
A copy of the Company's Securities trading Policy is available on the Company's website http://www.stellarresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/.