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WINGARA AG LTD Governance Information 2022

Jul 26, 2022

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Wingara AG Limited ACN 009 087 469

(Wingara or Company)

Corporate Governance Statement

The board of directors ( Board ) is responsible for corporate governance of the Company. The Board considers good corporate governance a matter of great importance and aims for best practice in the area of corporate governance. This statement describes the main corporate governance practices of the Company.

In keeping with the spirit of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations 4th Edition (“Recommendations”), the Company has followed each recommendation where the board has considered the recommendation to be an appropriate benchmark for corporate governance practices, taking into account factors such as the size of the Company and the board, resources available and activities of the Company. Where the Company's corporate governance practices depart from the Recommendations, the Board has offered disclosure of the nature of, and reason for, the adoption of its own practice.

The Company’s corporate governance policies and procedures are available on the Company’s Website. https://wingaraag.com.au/

This Corporate Governance Statement was approved by the Company’s board of directors ( Board ) on 27 July 2022 and is current as at that date.

ASX Recommendations Compliance Comment
1. Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
1.1 A
listed
entity
should
disclose:
(a) the respective roles and
responsibilities of its
Board
and
management; and
(b) those matters expressly
reserved to the Board
and those delegated to
management.
Complies The Board is responsible for the overall governance of the Company and the management of the
Company. The Board has adopted a written charter to clarify the roles and responsibilities of Board
members. This charter addresses:

the Board’s composition;

the Board’s role and responsibilities;

the relationship and interaction between the Board and management;

the manner in which the Board monitors its own performance; and

The role of the Board in identifying the expectations of Shareholders and the ethical and
regulatory obligations of the Company.
The Board Charter formalises the functions and responsibilities of the Board. The Board is ultimately
responsible for all matters relating to the running of the Company.
The responsibilities of the Board include:
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a) formulation, review and approval of the objectives and strategic direction of the Company;
b) reviewing, monitoring and approving any related party transaction;
c) monitoring the financial performance of the Company by reviewing and approving budgets and
results;
d) approving all significant business transactions including acquisitions, divestments and capital
expenditure;
e) ensuring that adequate internal control systems and procedures exist and that compliance with
these systems and procedures is maintained;
f)
overseeing workplace health and safety (WHS);
g) review of performance and remuneration of Directors;
h) review of performance and remuneration of the CEO/Managing Director; and
i)
the establishment and maintenance of appropriate corporate governance and ethical
standards.
The Board has procedures to allow directors, in the furtherance of their duties, to seek independent
professional advice at the Company’s expense.
Responsibility for the operation and administration of the Company is delegated by the Board to the
senior management team. The Board must ensure that senior executives are appropriately qualified and
experienced to discharge their responsibilities.
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.
Complies The Company undertakes reference checks prior to appointing a director or putting that person forward
as a candidate to ensure that person is competent, experienced, and fit to undertake the duties of director.
The Company will provide relevant information to shareholders for their consideration regarding the
attributes of candidates together with an indication of whether the Board supports the appointment or re-
election of a candidate.

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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.
Complies The terms of the appointment of a non-executive director, executive directors and senior executives are
agreed upon and set out in writing at the time of appointment.
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.
Complies The Company Secretary is accountable to the Board through the Chairman on all corporate governance
matters. The Company Secretary is generally responsible for carrying out the administrative and
legislative requirements of the Board and holds primary responsibility for ensuring that the Board
processes, procedures and policies run efficiently and effectively.
1.5 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a
diversity policy;
(b) through its board or a
committee of the board
set
measurable
objectives for achieving
gender diversity in the
composition
of
its
board,
senior
executives
and
workforce
generally;
and
(c) disclose in relation to
each reporting period:
(1) the
measurable
objectives set for
that
period
to
achieve
gender
diversity;
(2) the
entity’s
progress towards
Complies The
Company
has
established
a
Diversity
Policy,
which
may
be
viewed
at
https://wingaraag.com.au/investors/corporate-governance/ (Website).
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and aims to recruit staff from as diverse a pool of qualified
candidates as reasonably possible based on their skills, qualifications and experience.
The Board set a target to achieve an increase in female representation across the workforce of 10%,
within three years.
The proportion of female representation across the Company as at 31 March 2022 is detailed below:

Board: 0%

Senior Executive (reporting to the CEO): 17%

Whole Workforce: 7%
The Company was not in the S&P / ASX300 Index at the commencement of the Reporting Period.

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ASX Recommendations Compliance Comment achieving those objectives; and (3) either: (A) the respective proportions of men and women on the board, in senior executive positions and across the whole workforce (including how the entity has defined “senior executive” for these purposes); or (B) 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. If the entity was in the S&P / ASX 300 Index at the commencement of the

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reporting
period,
the
measurable
objective
for
achieving gender diversity in
the composition of its board
should be to have not less
than 30% of its directors of
each
gender
within
a
specified period.
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.
Complies The performance of the Board and individual Directors of the Company is monitored and evaluated by
the Board. The Board is responsible for conducting evaluations periodically in line with the Board Charter.
Given the size of the Board, and changes to Board composition during the Reporting Period, a formal
review of Board performance was not carried out.
1.7 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a
process for periodically
evaluating
the
performance
of
its
senior executives; and
(b) disclose
for
each
reporting
period
whether a performance
evaluation has been
Complies The Board undertakes a periodic review of the performance of senior executives against appropriate key
performance indicators. Given the extensive changes made in the composition of the senior executive
team and the appointment of a new CEO during and shortly after the Reporting Period, a formal review
was not undertaken in the Reporting Period.

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undertaken
in
accordance with that
process during or in
respect of that period.
2. Structure of 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
Complies The Board is responsible for the nomination and selection of directors. Given the size of the Board and
the Company, the Board does not believe it to be appropriate or efficient to establish a separate
Nomination Committee at this time.

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(b) if it does not have a
nomination committee,
disclose that fact and
the
processes
it
employs
to
address
Board
succession
issues and to ensure
that the Board has the
appropriate balance of
skills,
knowledge,
experience,
independence
and
diversity to enable it to
discharge its duties and
responsibilities
effectively.
2.2 A listed entity should have
and disclose a Board skills
matrix setting out the mix of
skills and diversity that the
Board currently has or is
looking to achieve in its
membership.
Complies Directors are appointed based on the specific skills required to effectively govern the Company. The
Board periodically assesses the competencies and experience of each Board member and the
experiences and skills required at Board level to meet its operational objectives.
The Board has now developed a formal Board skills matrix, which is presented below. The Board is
satisfied that the aggregate skills and experience of its members is appropriate to the effective and
efficient governance of the Company at this stage.

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Board Skills Summary
Social Licence to Operate
Innovation
Corporate History
Technology
ASX and Related Governance
Legal and Compliance
People and Performance
Risk Management
Mergers and Acquisitions
Capital Markets
Sales and Marketing
Communications and Investor Engagement
Industry Experience
Operations
Finance
Strategy
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120%
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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 of
the
Corporate
Governance Principles
and Recommendations
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.
Complies As at 31 March 2022, there were three directors on the Board, being:

Mr David Christie(Independent Non-Executive Chair since 9 June 2020);

Mr Steven Chaur (Independent Non-Executive Director since 18 November 2020) and

Mr Brendan York(Non-Executive Director since 23 September 2021)
Mr Chaur resigned on 1 April 2022 and Mr Marcello Diamante was appointed Independent Non-Executive
Director on 1 April 2022.
Two directors, being Messrs Christie and Diamante are considered by the Board to be independent,
having regard to the content of Box 2.3 of the Recommendations. Mr. Brendan York is not considered to
be independent due to his representation for substantial shareholder Naos Asset Management Limited.
2.4 A majority of the Board of a
listed
entity
should
be
independent directors.
Complies The Board currently consists of three members, two of whom are considered independent, having regard
to the Recommendations.

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2.5 The Chair of the Board of a
listed entity should be an
independent director and, in
particular, should not be the
same person as the CEO of
the entity.
Complies The Company’s Chairman Mr David Christie is an independent non-executive director.
The positions of Chair and CEO are held by separate persons. Currently Mr David Christie is the Chair
and Mr James Whiteside is the CEO. The role of the Chair is to provide leadership to the Board on all
Board matters and guiding and conducting Board meetings. The role of the CEO is to provide leadership
of the management team, day to day management of the Company’s operations and implementation of
the Company strategy. .
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.
Complies New Directors are issued with a formal Letter of Appointment that sets out the key terms and conditions
of their appointment, including Director's duties, rights and responsibilities, the time commitment
envisaged, and the Board's expectations regarding involvement with any Committee work.
The Board periodically considers the requirement for professional development opportunities and training
to be made available to its members.
3. Act ethically and responsibly
3.1 A
listed
entity
should
articulate and disclose its
values.
Complies The Board is committed to providing an ethical and legal framework within which the Company’s
employees conduct Wingara’s business. The values which Company employees are expected to adhere
to are captured in the Company’s Code of Conduct, which is available on the Website.
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 board or
a
committee
of
the
board is informed of any
Complies The Board has adopted a Code of Conduct, which is available on the Website, and which sets out the
values, commitments, ethical standards and policies of Wingara and outlines the standards of conduct
expected of the business and its employees, taking into account Wingara’s legal and other obligations
to its stakeholders. Any material breaches of the Code of Conduct are reported to the Board.

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material
breaches
of
that code.
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 is informed of any
material
incidents
reported
under
that
policy.
Complies The Company has adopted a Whistleblower Policy, which is available on the Website. Any material
incidents reported under the policy are reported to the Board.
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 the board
is
informed
of
any
material
breaches
of
that policy.
Complies The Board has adopted an Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy. Any material breaches of the policy
(which may be viewed on the Website) are reported to the Board.
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
Complies in
part
The Board maintains an Audit & Risk Committee which has 3 members, being:

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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

Brendan York(Chair);

Mr David Christie;and

Mr Steven Chaur.
All of whom are non-executive directors, with two being independent. Mr Chaur resigned on 1 April 2022
and Mr Marcello Diamante was appointed Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 April 2022 and
Committee Member on 27 April 2022.
The Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee is not an independent director as per the recommendations
of 4.1 (a) (2) however, due to the current composition of the Board, is considered the most appropriate
Committee member to Chair the Committee. The Chair of the Committee is not the Chair of the Board.
The Audit & Risk Committee functions are as set out in the Audit and Risk Committee Charter, which is
available on the Website.
The Audit and Risk Committee is responsible for ensuring:

The system of internal control which management has established effectively safeguards the
assets of the economic entity;

Accounting records are properly maintained in accordance with statutory requirements;

Financial information provided to shareholders is accurate and reliable; and

The external audit function is effective.
The Audit & Risk Committee is responsible for appointment of the external auditor and ensures that the
incumbent firm (and the responsible service team) has suitable qualifications and experience to conduct
an effective audit.
The relevant qualifications and experience of each of the Audit and Risk Committee members, as well
as details of attendance at committee meetings, are presented in the Annual Report.

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auditor and the rotation
of the audit engagement
partner.
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.
Complies The Board is committed to the preparation of financial statements that present a balanced and clear
assessment of the Company’s financial position and prospects.
In accordance with the Company’s legal obligations and Recommendation 4.2 of the ASX
Recommendations, the CEO and Chief Financial Officer are required to provide a declaration to the
Board in relation to the financial statements for each financial period, that complies with the requirements
of sections 286, 296 and 297 of the Corporations Act 2001, Corporations Regulations, relevant
Reporting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements and states that, in their
opinion, the financial records of the Company have been properly maintained and that the financial
statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial
position and performance of the entity and that the opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound
system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
The Board has received these assurances prior to approving the financial statements for the Reporting
Period and will seek these assurances prior to approving the financial statements for all quarterly, half-
year and full year results.
4.3 A listed entity that has an
AGM should ensure that its
external auditor attends its
AGM and is available to
answer
questions
from
security holders relevant to
the audit.
Complies The external auditors attend the AGM and are available to answer questions from security holders
relevant to the audit.
5. Make timely and balanced disclosure
5.1 A listed entity should have
and disclose a written policy
for
complying
with
its
Complies The Company’s Disclosure Policy has been adopted with a view to ensuring that the Company complies
with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act and the ASX Listing Rules. The
policy highlights the requirements for immediate notification, the procedure for disclosing material

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continuous
disclosure
obligations under listing rule
3.1.
information, the persons responsible for disclosing information and for ensuring compliance generally by
the Company with its disclosure obligations.
The Company’s Disclosure Policy can be viewed on the Website.
5.2 A listed entity should ensure
that
its
board
receives
copies of all material market
announcements
promptly
after they have been made.
Complies All material market announcements of the Company are provided to and approved by the Board prior to
release.
5.3 A listed entity that gives a
new
and
substantive
investor
or
analyst
presentation should release
a copy of the presentation
materials on the ASX Market
Announcements
Platform
ahead of the presentation.
Complies If a new and substantive investor or analyst presentation is given, a copy of the presentation materials
will be released on the ASX Market Announcements Platform ahead of the presentation.
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.
Complies The Board is committed to providing effective lines of communication for shareholders and all other
stakeholders to easily access Company information and all relevant information is available on the
Website.
6.2 A listed entity should have
an
investor
relations
program to facilitate effective
two-way communication with
investors.
Complies The Company is committed to providing current and relevant information to its shareholders.
The Board aims to ensure that Shareholders are informed of all major developments. The Shareholder
Communication Policy (available on the Website) outlines the processes and responsibilities for reports
issued to shareholders, ASX announcements, annual general meetings and the maintenance of
Company specific information on the Website.
The Company also makes available a telephone number and email address for shareholders to make
enquiries of the Company. These contact details are available on the “contact us” page of the Website.

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6.3 A
listed
entity
should
disclose how it facilitates
and
encourages
participation at meetings of
security holders.
Complies Shareholders are encouraged to attend the Company’s general meetings and notice of such meetings
are given in accordance with the Company’s Constitution, the Corporations Act, and the ASX Listing
Rules.
The Company’s annual general meeting in particular is an opportunity for shareholders to ask questions
of the Board and vote on the various resolutions affecting the Company’s business. Shareholders are
also given an opportunity at annual general meetings to ask questions of the Company’s auditors
regarding the conduct of the audit and preparation and content of the auditor’s report.
The date, time and location of the Company’s general meetings will be provided in the notices of
meetings, and on the Website. Shareholders are encouraged to attend meetings in person or via
available technology when appropriate. In the event that they are unable to do so, they are encouraged
to participate in the meeting by appointing a proxy, attorney or representative to vote on their behalf. The
Company’s annual general meeting is convened once a year. For general meetings of shareholders, a
detailed agenda setting out resolutions to be considered, is included with the notice of meeting.
The outcome of voting on resolutions at general meetings is released to the market via ASX after the
conclusion of the meeting.
6.4 A listed entity should ensure
that
all
substantive
resolutions at a meeting of
security holders are decided
by a poll rather than by a
show of hands.
Complies All resolutions at meetings of shareholders are decided by a poll rather than by a show of hands.
6.5 A listed entity should give
security holders the option to
receive
communications
from,
and
send
communications
to,
the
entity
and
its
security
registry electronically
Complies Shareholders may elect to, and are encouraged to, receive communications from the Company and its
securities registry electronically.
7. Recognise and manage risk
7.1 The Board of a listed entity
should:
Complies in
part
The Board maintains an Audit & Risk Committee which has 3 members, being:

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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

Mr Brendan York(Chair);

Mr David Christie;and

Mr Steven Chaur.
All of whom are non-executive directors, with two being independent. Mr Chaur resigned on 1 April 2022
and Mr Marcello Diamante was appointed Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 April 2022 and
Committee Member on 27 April 2022.
The Chair of the Committee is not an independent director as per the recommendations of 7.1 (a) (2)
however, due to the current composition of the Board, is considered the most appropriate Committee
member to Chair the Committee.
The Audit & Risk Committee functions are as set out in the Audit and Risk Committee Charter, which is
available on the Website.
The Audit and Risk Committee, and the Board, are responsible for the oversight of the Company’s risk
management and internal compliance and control framework.
The relevant qualifications and experience of each of the Audit and Risk Committee members, as well
as details of attendance at committee meetings, are presented in the Annual Report.

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risk
management
framework.
7.2 The Board or a committee of
the Board should:
(a) review the entity’s risk
management
framework
at
least
annually to satisfy itself
that it continues to be
sound, and that the
entity is operating with
due regard to the risk
appetite set by the
board; and
(b) disclose, in relation to
each reporting period,
whether such a review
has taken place.
Complies The Audit & Risk Committee review’s the Company’s risk management framework at least annually to
ensure that it continues to effectively manage risk.
The Audit & Risk Committee reviewed the overall risk management framework in the Reporting Period.
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.
Complies The Company does not have an internal audit function. Responsibility for control and risk management
is delegated to the appropriate level of management within the Company, with the Chairman having
ultimate responsibility to the Board for the risk management and internal compliance and control
framework. The Company has established policies for the oversight and management of material
business risks.
The Board has required management to design and implement a risk management and internal
compliance and control system to manage the Company’s material business risks. It receives regular
reports on specific business areas where there may exist significant business risk or exposure. The
Company faces risks inherent to its business, such risks may include economic, environmental or social
sustainability risks, which may materially impact the Company’s ability to create or preserve value for
security holders over the short, medium or long term.
The Company’s process of risk management and internal compliance and control includes:

identifying and measuring risks that might impact upon the achievement of the Company’s goals
and objectives, and monitoring the environment for emerging factors and trends that affect those
risks;

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formulating risk management strategies to manage identified risks, and designing and implementing
appropriate risk management policies and internal controls; and

monitoring the performance of, and improving the effectiveness of, risk management systems and
internal compliance and controls, including regular assessment of the effectiveness of risk
management and internal compliance and control.
Management reports to the Board as to the effectiveness of the Company’s management of its material
business risk.
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.
Complies The Company’s goal is to create the foundations for a long-term, sustainable business which is
respected, supported and welcomed wherever it operates. Health, safety, the environment and
community are important to Wingara. This commentary details the Company’s exposure to material
economic, environmental and social sustainability risks and how it manages these risks.
Economic sustainability risks
Economic sustainability is the ability of an entity to continue operating at an effective economic level over
the long-term. A range of factors can influence the level of the Company’s economic sustainability,
including the following:

Financing risks

Credit and fraud risk

Regulatory and legal risks

Financial and reporting risks

Operational risks.

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Environmental sustainability risks
Environmental sustainability is the ability of an entity to continue operating in a manner that does not
compromise the health of the ecosystems in which it operates over the long-term.
Social sustainability risks
Social sustainability is the ability of an entity to continue operating in a manner that meets accepted social
norms and needs over the long-term.
The Company has considered the Company’s exposure to economic, environmental and social
sustainability risks and, whilst it has not identified any material risks, it will continue to monitor and review
these risk categories.
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
Complies The Board maintains a Remuneration Committee which has 3 members, being:

Mr Steven Chaur(Chair);

Mr David Christie;and

Mr Brendan York
All of whom are non-executive directors, with two being independent including the Chair. Mr Chaur
resigned on 1 April 2022 and Mr Marcello Diamante was appointed Independent Non-Executive Director
on 1 April 2022 and Committee Chair on 27 April 2022.
The Remuneration Committee functions are as set out in the Remuneration Committee Charter, which
is available on the Website.
The relevant qualifications and experience of each of the Remuneration Committee members, as well as
details of attendance at committee meetings, are presented in the Annual Report.

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of
times
the
committee
met
throughout
the
period
and
the
individual
attendances of the
members at those
meetings; or
(b) if it does not have a
remuneration
committee,
disclose
that
fact
and
the
processes it employs
for setting the level and
composition
of
remuneration
for
directors
and
senior
executives
and
ensuring
that
such
remuneration
is
appropriate
and
not
excessive.
8.2 A
listed
entity
should
separately
disclose
its
policies
and
practices
regarding the remuneration
of non-executive directors
and the remuneration of
executive
directors
and
other senior executives.
Complies Details of the directors’ and key senior executives’ remuneration are set out in the Remuneration Report
section of the Company’s 2022 Annual Report. The structure of Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration
is distinct from that of executives and is further detailed in the Remuneration Report.
The Annual Report may be viewed on the Website.
8.3 A listed entity which has an
equity-based remuneration
scheme should:
(a) have
a
policy
on
whether
participants
are permitted to enter
Complies In accordance with the Company’s Share Trading Policy, participants in an equity-based incentive
scheme are prohibited from entering into any transaction that would have the effect of hedging or
otherwise transferring the risk of any fluctuation in the value of any unvested entitlement in the Company’s
securities to any other person.
The Company’s Share Trading Policy may be viewed on the Website.

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