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ARAAUSTRALASIAN REPORTING AWARDS

AUSTRALASIAN REPORTING AWARDS IN ASSOCIATION WITH CPA AUSTRALIA

SINCE 1950, THE AWARDS HAVE HELPED RAISE THE STANDARD OF ANNUAL REPORTING IN AUSTRALASIA

2015 AUSTRALASIAN REPORTING AWARDS

CELEBRATINGEXCELLENCEIN REPORTING

* Since 1997, the ARA has presented Special Awards for reporting on matters of concern to many stakeholders such as environmental issues (now Sustainability), Governance, and Work Health and Safety.

There are also Special Awards for Communication; Online Reporting; Integrated Reporting; Best First Time Entry; and the Joint ARA-Hong Kong Management Association Award for Sustainability Reporting.

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01. ABOUT ARA

02. PATRON’S MESSAGE

03. CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

04. ARA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

06. 2015 AWARD WINNERS

2015 REPORT OF THE YEAR – FINALISTS

2015 REPORT OF THE YEAR – COMMERCIAL AWARD – WOODSIDE PETROLEUM

2015 REPORT OF THE YEAR – NON-COMMERCIAL AWARD – CSIRO

13. SPECIAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE*

CHAIRMAN’S AWARD – BEST FIRST TIME ENTRY

GOVERNANCE REPORTING AWARD

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORTING AWARD

COMMUNICATION AWARD

ONLINE REPORTING AWARD

INTEGRATED REPORTING AWARD

SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING AWARD

ARA-HONG KONG AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

21. GOLD AWARDS

30. 2015 AWARDS

GOLD AWARDS RECIPIENTS

SILVER AWARDS RECIPIENTS

BRONZE AWARDS RECIPIENTS

THANK YOU – COORDINATORS AND ADJUDICATORS

CHAIRMAN OF THE AWARDS COMMITTEE – MESSAGE

34. 2016 – ‘DATES FOR DIARY’

CONTENTS

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IN 1950, A GROUP OF LEADING BUSINESS PEOPLE ESTABLISHED AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN PREPARING ANNUAL REPORTS TO IMPROVE THE STANDARDS OF FINANCIAL REPORTING AND COMMUNICATING WITH STAKEHOLDERS IN AUSTRALIA. THESE AWARDS, NOW KNOWN AS THE AUSTRALASIAN REPORTING AWARDS (ARA), ARE NOW IN THEIR 65TH YEAR.

The Awards are administered by Australasian Reporting Awards Limited, an independent not-for-profit organisation run by volunteer professionals from the business, government and not-for profit sectors, with the support of professional bodies concerned with the quality of financial and business reporting.

The Awards provide all organisations that produce an annual report an opportunity to benchmark their annual reports against the ARA criteria and world best practice. In the General Award, Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards are presented to recognise the achievement of a high standard.

Competitive Special Awards are presented in specific areas of reporting such as Governance, Work Health & Safety, Communication, Online, Integrated, and Sustainability Reporting.

THE ARA CONTRIBUTES TO ONGOING IMPROVEMENT IN THE QUALITY OF REPORTING BY:

• Preparing and widely distributing criteria based on world best practice as guidelines for preparing an annual report;

• Conducting an annual seminar on reporting;

• Recognising excellence in reporting with Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards; and

• Providing constructive feedback to organisations that enter the Awards.

ABOUT THE ARA

ARA OBJECTIVES1. To promote excellence in the

preparation of informative printed and online reports.

2. To encourage effective communication of financial and business information.

3. To create public awareness of valid and objective measures of performance, and promote a better understanding of the results achieved.

4. To create public awareness of the purposes of organisations, how they function and their achievements.

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COMMUNICATION REVOLUTION

Not since the invention of the printing press have we seen an event such as that now taking place all around us. It’s the electronic age of instant messaging.

In some ways it can be argued that the annual report is becoming out of date. But the annual report, in hard copy or electronic format, remains the agenda setting instrument. It is the record of what the organisation has achieved; where it is now; its future prospects; and what it plans to do. No matter how it is distributed, the annual report is at the core of the organisation’s accounting to its stakeholders, both internally and externally.

The annual reporting process is an essential part of the organisation’s communication system. Internally, it helps focus attention on performance and meeting the needs of external stakeholders – and because “what interests my boss fascinates me” – the annual report is a critical part of determining the culture of the organisation.

For these reasons the ARA provides a wonderful service. It encourages organisations to do their best; encourages transparency and integrity; and provides assistance to those seeking continuous improvement.

My congratulations to the ARA and all participants in the Awards.

Hugh Morgan AC Patron, Australasian Reporting Awards

“THE ANNUAL REPORT IS A CRITICAL PART OF DETERMINING THE CULTURE OF THE ORGANISATION.”

PATRON’S MESSAGE

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

2015 HAS BEEN A SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE ARA IN TERMS OF MEETING OBJECTIVES. THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES IN THE GENERAL AWARD INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY; THE NUMBER OF GOLD AWARDS INCREASED FROM 39 TO 45; AND OUR AWARDS PRESENTATION DINNER AT THE PARK HYATT IN MELBOURNE ATTRACTED MORE THAN 360 GUESTS.

That so many of the organisations that entered the 2015 Awards achieved a Gold, Silver or Bronze Award is a clear indication that the general standard of annual reporting in Australasia is increasing. This is the primary objective of the ARA.

By entering the Awards, those involved in preparing reports obtain an independent assessment of the adequacy of their reporting with respect to best practice criteria – which is not otherwise available. In addition, they have an opportunity to receive constructive, educative comments and advice on how to improve their next report by having a feedback session with an experienced ARA adjudicator.

The ARA process could not occur without the contributions of the large number of dedicated professional people who volunteer their time and expertise: as Adjudicators to read and assess a number of reports; as Coordinators to manage the assessment process for each industry category and special award; as Members of the Awards Committee; and as Directors of the not-for-profit governing body, Australasian Reporting Awards Limited. They are the ARA.

The ARA is critically dependent on, and grateful for the financial and in-kind support it receives from its sponsors and supporters. These include the peak body professional associations CPA Australia and Governance Institute of Australia; Safe Work Australia the federal agency responsible for work health and safety; CLP Holdings of Hong Kong; and Rifle Media. Without their support, the ARA Awards could not exist.

As to the future . . . following our successful collaboration with the Hong Kong Management Association on the Joint Australasia-Hong Kong Sustainability Award, ARA is now planning to expand its reach to include organisations in other countries in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Tim Sheehy ARA Chairman

“THAT SO MANY OF THE ORGANISATIONS THAT ENTERED THE 2015 AWARDS ACHIEVED A GOLD, SILVER OR BRONZE AWARD IS A CLEAR INDICATION THAT THE GENERAL STANDARD OF ANNUAL REPORTING IN AUSTRALASIA IS INCREASING.”

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ARA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tim Sheehy FGIA FCIS Chairman

Tim Sheehy has been Chief Executive of Governance Institute of Australia (Governance Institute), the peak body representing governance professionals in Australia, since 1999. He has positioned Governance Institute as a leader in promoting better governance, and ensures Governance Institute takes an agenda setting role on all important governance issues. Before joining Governance Institute, he had roles in management consulting with McKinsey & Co. and Anderson Consulting; in investment banking with Westpac and Swiss Bank Corporation; and as an academic at the University of New England, Armidale. Tim has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business Administration from Loyola University of Los Angeles.

Professor Richard Petty FCPA (Life) FAICD Deputy Chairman Resigned April 2015

Richard Petty is Chairman of the Australian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong & Macau; a former Chairman and President of CPA Australia; Chairman of a Hong Kong based investment company; Chairman of the Hong Kong Best Annual Reports Awards; and Professor (Accounting & Finance) and Executive Director International at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management. Richard has consulted to governments and Fortune 500 companies on financial, economic, and strategic issues, particularly on China’s role in the global economy. He is widely published in academic journals and is co-author of the book ‘Australia’s Competitiveness: From Lucky Country to Competitive Country’ (Wiley, 2013). Richard joined the Board in 2009.

John Horder AM LLB FCPA Director

John Horder is a Director of John T Horder & Associates specialising in business interruption claims; product liability and product recall; and litigation support. John has supported the ARA for over 20 years, first as a member of the Panel of Advisers and then as a Coordinator. He joined the Board in 1995 and was Chairman from 2001 to 2005.

Carole Rushford BA MA (Hons) LMPRIA Director Resigned April 2015

Carole Rushford is a senior communication practitioner specialising in annual report education and project management. Her past roles include participating on academic advisory boards and committees such as Deakin University and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, consulting on annual reporting for a wide range of audiences and, as Vice President of the Public Relations Institute of Australia (Victoria). Carole was appointed as an Adjudicator in 1992, Coordinator in 1997, and Awards Committee Deputy Chair and Board Director in 1998.

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Phil Hughes BA BSc MRRP Director

Phil Hughes is an independent consultant working in the areas of sustainability, and water, and environmental management. He has a broad background in economics and public policy with a particular focus on public sector annual reporting and sustainability reporting, and increasingly, integrated reporting. He became an ARA Adjudicator in 2007 and joined the Board in 2011.

Ray Lane BCom MPA FIPAA FAIDC MIIA Company Secretary and Board Secretary

Appointed November 2014

Ray is the principal of Ray Lane Consulting which specialises in analysing service delivery performance, organisational and management enhancement, risk management and reporting frameworks. During his extensive career in state and local government he held senior administrative positions covering stakeholder engagement, policy development, strategic and operational planning; performance review and evaluation; and development of governance frameworks. Ray is committed to a professional public sector. He has held the position of National Secretary for the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) for seven years. Ray became an ARA Adjudicator in 2007, a Coordinator in 2009 and joined the ARA Board in 2014.

Jo Cain GAICD MSc Director

An experienced independent director, Jo serves on multiple boards, including the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB), Banksia Environmental Foundation (previous Chair), and Workways Australia Audit and Risk Committee.

Jo became an ARA Adjudicator in 2001, ARA Co-ordinator in 2006 and joined the ARA Board in 2011. She is Executive Director of Materiality Counts, her own business established to undertake non-financial materiality determination for organisations in all sectors, as well as strategy development and report development and assurance, for integrated and sustainability reports.

Keith Roberts BCom FGIA FCIS Director and Chair of the Awards Committee

Keith Roberts has been Director of NFP Support Pty Ltd, a consultancy to the not-for-profit sector focusing on governance and strategic restructuring, since 2006. Previously he was CEO of the Epilepsy Association following 20 years in various management positions with CSR Limited. He first participated in the ARA awards in 1982 and subsequently achieved a number of Gold Awards for both CSR Limited and the Epilepsy Association. He was appointed as an ARA Adjudicator in 2007, a Coordinator in 2008, Chair of the Awards Committee in 2009 and joined the ARA Board in 2010.

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FINALISTS REPORT OF THE YEAR – COMMERCIAL

FINALISTS REPORT OF THE YEAR – NON-COMMERCIAL

BHP BILLITON

Annual Report 2014

BRIDGE HOUSING MARLBOROUGH LINES NEW ZEALAND

ANNUAL REPORT 2014

REALISING OUR GLOBAL VISION

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WOODSIDE PETROLEUM

CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

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2014 ANNUALREPORT

WESTERN DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE

ABOUT THE REPORT OF THE YEAR

The ARA Awards Year culminates in the presentation of two Report of the Year Awards, one for commercial organisations (listed, private and other companies) and one for non-commercial organisations (Government entities). The Finalists for these Awards are selected from the organisations that have received a Gold Award.

Principal Sponsor

Sponsor of the Report of the Year Award

2015 REPORT OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

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Andrew Mackin said, “We are honoured to receive this prestigious award on behalf of the many Woodside employees who prepared content for the report and who made our jobs easy. I just had to make sure every number was right and Sally made sure every word was right!

I would like to congratulate everyone who has received an Award tonight. It is not generally recognised how much time and resources go into creating an

annual report. To do it well is a challenge for all organisations, and particularly so for those in the not-for-profit sector where you have less resources and assistance.

Thank you to ARA and the Awards sponsors. As a CPA Australia member, it is particularly satisfying to receive the Award from CPA Australia.

We are honoured to receive this Award.”

THE REPORT OF THE YEAR – COMMERCIAL AWARD WAS ACCEPTED BY ANDREW MACKIN, HEAD OF WOODSIDE’S REPORTING TEAM, AND SALLY KNIGHT WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CORPORATE AFFAIRS.

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CSIRO

No-one does a report in isolation. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to our report, especially my colleagues Tammy Alley and Patrick Dias, and my Executive Manager Mark Bazzacco. It was an incredible team effort.

Working together for the first time in a period of transformational change was not only character building but a wonderful

opportunity to see CSIRO as still a strong organisation full of very smart, enthusiastic people with a love of science who are making real impacts for Australia. It has made me even more in awe of CSIRO’s staff and their achievements.

Thank you to ARA and CPA Australia for this Award.”

2015 REPORT OF THE YEAR NON-COMMERCIAL


www.csiro.au ON ACCEPTING THE REPORT OF THE YEAR – NON-COMMERCIAL AWARD FOR CSIRO DR ANN-MAREE DOWD SAID “RECEIVING THIS AWARD IS AN HONOUR AND OVERWHELMING FOR ME AS THIS IS MY FIRST ANNUAL REPORT. I HAVE WORKED IN CSIRO AS A SCIENTIST FOR SEVEN YEARS AND THOUGHT I WOULD TRY THE CORPORATE SIDE OF THE ORGANISATION. IT SEEMS THIS WAS A GOOD DECISION.

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Governance Institute of Australia is the only independent professional association with a sole focus on whole-of-organisation governance. Our education, support and networking opportunities for directors, company secretaries, governance professionals and risk managers are second to none.

Our online knowledge resources provide a wealth of guidance on how to think through and manage particular governance issues.

We provide short courses and Certificates, postgraduate corporate governance and risk management education and tailored in-house training for your organisation or board.

Leaders in governance

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GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE

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Safe Work Australia congratulates the Civil Aviation Safety Authority – winner

of the 2015 Work Health and Safety Reporting Award. Their annual report was selected from a very high standard of finalists including BHP Billiton, Woodside Petroleum and the City of Ryde.

Work health and safety should be a fundamental part of your business decisions, activities and processes. Business leaders and investors are increasingly recognising the positive impact of good work health and safety practices on an organisation’s bottom line.

By including high quality work health and safety information in your annual report, you can demonstrate to investors, current workers and future employees that your

organisation is committed to the health and safety of your workers, contractors and others.

You can illustrate how your organisation identifies and manages all its business risks including work health and safety risks. Importantly, you can also establish your organisation as a leader in work health and safety, one in which work health and safety is not an ‘add on’, but integrated into business decisions and processes.

It is not too late to include work health and safety as part of your 2014-15 annual report. Need inspiration? See the Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s winning annual report or the annual report of one of the other finalists.

Safe Work Australia is proud to be sponsoring the Work Health and Safety Reporting Award for the fourth consecutive year.

Help us achieve the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-22 vision of healthy, safe and productive working lives and reap the rewards.

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Business and investors are increasingly recognising the positive impact of good work health and safety practices on an organisation’s bottom line “

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2015 SPECIAL AWARDS

Rifle Media is one of Australia’s fastest growing, independent communication agencies specialising in corporate and new media design. Our experienced team operates 24/7 to manage complex projects from concept design through to delivery — providing solutions to meet our clients’ time-critical goals.

Rifle Media delivers your message with greater accuracy and range.

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CHAIRMAN’S AWARD FOR THE BEST FIRST TIME ENTRY

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BOROUGH OF QUEENSCLIFFEThis excellent report provides a thorough overview of activities and explains how the community benefits from Council’s expenditures. It has a strong focus on community-based initiatives. Balanced coverage of positive and negative outcomes demonstrates transparency.

NOW IN ITS 17TH YEAR, THIS AWARD IS FOR ORGANISATIONS THAT ENTERED THE AWARDS FOR THE FIRST TIME – AND RECOGNISES THE QUALITY IN THEIR PERFORMANCE IN MEETING THE ARA CRITERIA.

The ARA was delighted that 41 organisations entered the Awards for the first time in 2015.

FINALISTS1. Australian National Maritime Museum

2. Borough of Queenscliffe

3. Clean Energy Finance Corporation

4. Multicap

5. National Disability Insurance Agency

6. Ok Tedi Mining

7. Opus International Consultants

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BHP BILLITON LIMITEDThis well set out report is comprehensive and goes well beyond the requirements of the guidelines. It provides outstanding explanations of how compliance is achieved and gives reasons for specific practices. It indicates BHP has a very strong governance culture.

GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCILThis report provides an excellent overview of what happened in Glen Eira last year. It is evident that the Council has excellent stakeholder management and is very upfront about discussing setbacks in performance.

THE GOVERNANCE AWARD WAS INTRODUCED IN 1998 IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA TO RECOGNISE QUALITY AND COMPLETENESS OF DISCLOSURE IN REPORTING ON GOVERNANCE.

PRIVATE SECTOR

PUBLIC SECTOR

FINALISTS1. BHP Billiton

2. Telstra Corporation

3. Woodside Petroleum

FINALISTS1. Glen Eira City Council

2. Judicial Commission of NSW

3. Retirement Benefits Fund

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INTEGRATED REPORTING AWARDSINCE 2010 THERE HAS BEEN GROWING INTEREST AND INCREASED ACTIVITY AROUND THE WORLD TO INTEGRATE THE REPORTING OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE WITH OTHER INFORMATION SUCH AS STRATEGIES, GOVERNANCE, PROSPECTS AND RISKS TO BETTER COMMUNICATE AN ORGANISATION’S ABILITY TO CREATE VALUE IN THE FUTURE.

ARA introduced a Special Award for Integrated Reporting in 2013 to support this international initiative and to be part of the evolutionary process.

CPA AUSTRALIAThis is CPA Australia’s second integrated report. It is technically excellent and true to the International Integrated Reporting Council’s Reporting Framework. It is a very good example for others on the integrated reporting journey to follow.

WORK HEALTH & SAFETY REPORTING AWARDCIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

This report clearly sets out CASA’s commitment to ensuring that no person will suffer a serious, preventable work-related injury or illness and then lists its strategy, measurable performance, management involvement and continuous improvement program. Detailed results , audits, assessments , training and consultation with external health and safety bodies are covered and outcomes are related to compensation claims.

THIS AWARD WAS INTRODUCED IN 2000 TO RECOGNISE EXCELLENCE IN REPORTING ON NEW INITIATIVES FOR, AND ACTUAL PERFORMANCE IN IMPROVING HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE.

The Award is sponsored by Safe Work Australia.

FINALISTS1. BHP Billiton

2. City of Ryde

3. Civil Aviation Safety Authority

4. Woodside Petroleum

FINALISTS1. CPA Australia

2. Sanford Limited

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COMMUNICATION AWARD

Murray Irrigation

Embracing changeMurray Irrigation Annual Report 2014

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research is supporting our Core Purpose industries in meeting their

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2 Highlights4 Chairman’s commentary

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26 Science quality28 Innovation through research collaborations

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32 International relationships

34 Our people38 Corporate governance

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51 Statements of changes in equity

52 Balance sheets53 Cash flow statements

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78 Performance indicators

79 Statement of responsibility

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MURRAY IRRIGATIONThe report highlights the introduction of technology and Murray Irrigation’s success in converting farmers to a new world of water control. The design and well-written text communicate effectively and project the organisation’s personality.

VICTORIAN AIDS COUNCILInformation is presented in ‘bite-sized chunks’ with captions that demonstrate how graphic techniques can be used to make a printed report more accessible. The messages are appropriate for each audience – those with AIDS, those most at risk, and the general public.

PLANT & FOOD RESEARCH NEW ZEALANDThis well-structured, beautifully presented report invites the reader to discover the many facets of the organisation’s activities and achievements. Excellent stories and visuals provide insights into its contributions to the food and agriculture sector in New Zealand.

THE COMMUNICATION AWARD WAS INTRODUCED IN 1998 TO RECOGNISE EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNICATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS.

Award sponsored by CLP Holdings.

PRIVATE SECTOR

NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR

PUBLIC SECTOR

FINALISTS1. Meridian Energy

2. Murray Irrigation

3. Wesfarmers

FINALISTS1. Council of City of Gold Coast

2. Glen Eira City Council

3. Plant & Food Research

FINALISTS1. Cancer Council NSW

2. Cancer Council Queensland

3. Victorian Aids Council

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LEND LEASE CORPORATIONThis report has a clear framework for interactivity. It is well-indexed, well-organised, easy to navigate and very well-written. Good visual material is used to complement the text to demonstrate the range of the company’s activities. Overall, this is a pleasing online experience.

CANCER COUNCIL NSWThe language, visuals and lightness of tone of this report invite the reader to connect. The supporting framework of navigation tags and engaging headlines provide easy access to the Cancer Council’s story about its efforts and the future.

AUSTRALIA POSTThis report is well designed with a layout that enables readers to easily access specific information at different levels of detail. The narrative and images emphasise customer focus and interaction with the community, and strongly reinforce the corporate brand.

THIS AWARD WAS INTRODUCED IN 2008 TO RECOGNISE EXCELLENCE IN PRESENTING AN ANNUAL REPORT ONLINE.

Finalists for the Online Reporting Awards made good use of online features to provide user-friendly reports, including easy ‘drill-down’ access to detailed information from summary statements.

Award sponsored by Rifle Media.

PRIVATE SECTOR

NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR

PUBLIC SECTOR

FINALISTS1. Investa Office Fund

2. Lend Lease Corporation


FINALISTS1. Australia Post


3. Indigenous Business Australia

FINALISTS1. Australian Red Cross

2. Cancer Council NSW

3. Northcott

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Solutions. Today & Tomorrow.

ANNUAL REPORT 2014

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AGL ENERGYThis report is comprehensive and credible. It presents a clear, balanced view of performance against material issues. Challenges and uncertainties are discussed as well as performance highlights. Standout qualities are effective use of communications technology, accessibility and stakeholder feedback.

GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCILThis engaging, easy to navigate report provides comprehensive operational, financial, environmental and social impact information. It is structured on the Council’s strategic objectives to report to stakeholders on measures, actions, results and challenges.

THE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING AWARD WAS INTRODUCED IN 1997 AS THE AWARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING AND IN 2005 RENAMED THE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING AWARD TO RECOGNISE THE BROADER FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY.

PRIVATE SECTOR

PUBLIC SECTOR

FINALISTS1. AGL Energy

2. CLP Holdings


FINALISTS1. City of Stirling


3. Main Roads Western Australia

4. Watercare Services

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AUSTRALASIA-HONG KONG SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING AWARD

Solutions. Today & Tomorrow.

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AGL ENERGY Congratulations to AGL Energy on this Award for Sustainability Reporting (see judges comments p.19)

THIS AWARD WAS INTRODUCED IN 2013 AS A JOINT INITIATIVE OF ARA AND THE HONG KONG MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (HKMA).

The 2015 Finalists were the private and public sector winners of the Sustainability Reporting Award for 2014 HKMA Best Annual Report Awards (held in November 2014) and the 2015 ARA Awards respectively.

FINALISTS1. AGL Energy

2. CLP Holdings


4. Tung Wah Group of Hospitals

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LIFE WITHOUT BARRIERSproudly working with people to support

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AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

The report explains how the ABC delivers a wide range of services to diverse customers and how these services will be developed further over time. It is well-structured, and easy and interesting to read.

BHP BILLITON LIMITED

The report succinctly covers a diverse range of business operations in several countries. It is well presented with easy to access information to meet the needs of key stakeholders. A separate Sustainability Report indicates BHP is seriously concerned about the environmental impacts of its operations.

AUCKLAND TRANSPORT

This well-designed visually attractive report is strongly stakeholder focused. It has a very informative performance summary and makes very good use of case studies. It shows emerging risks are being identified and management plans are in place.

AUSTRALIAN CRIME COMMISSION

This well-constructed, well-written report takes an integrated approach and provides an excellent overall picture of organisational performance. There is good coverage of governance and the responses to meet the various challenges articulated in the report.

AUDIT OFFICE OF NEW SOUTH WALES

This report demonstrates the effort made to measure performance. Content is presented in a well-organised, consistent way that makes specific information easy to find. Understanding is enhanced by excellent use of charts and case studies. Good, clear cross-referencing enhances the quality of the report.

AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE

Innovative use of infographics to summarise information make this a very engaging report. The comprehensive assessment of performance includes a thorough review of deliverables and KPIs. There is excellent coverage of departmental changes and new initiatives.

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BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY

This report is a public sector exemplar of reporting on sustainability and the use of GRI principles. Strong branding has been achieved by use of effective imagery and excellent presentation has resulted from intelligent use of space, colour, graphics and tables.

CITY OF DARWIN

The report has a sound structure, provides thorough coverage and is well-written. Upfront messages from the Lord Mayor and CEO thoroughly review performance, the challenges the Council faces and the outlook for the future. A stakeholder management section clearly explains the relationships with major stakeholders.

BOROUGH OF QUEENSCLIFFE

This excellent report is from a first time Awards entrant. It provides a thorough overview of activities and explains how the community benefits from Council’s expenditures. It has a strong focus on community-based initiatives. Balanced coverage of positive and negative outcomes demonstrates transparency.

Cbus

This is a package of three high quality reports which address specific communication needs. The highlights present a high level overview of strategy, governance and performance in an easy to read format.

BRIDGE HOUSING

This report provides an excellent review of the year and an honest account of the challenges the organisation faces. The analysis of trends is outstanding. Good use of graphics and numerics complement the text to give readers the big picture.

CITY OF BOROONDARA

The report demonstrates a strong commitment to accountability. Strategic planning is directly linked to key Council directions and performance assessment. Fiscal transparency is reinforced by reader-friendly financial statements. Readability and understanding are enhanced by good use of graphs and tables.

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2015 GOLD AWARDS

CITY OF RYDE

This report reflects a Council that understands integrating reporting. It contains detailed information on performance, performance measures and progress for each strategic goal. The financial summary demonstrates Council’s commitment to open disclosure and transparency. It is a model for others to follow.

CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

This report effectively explains technical issues in reader friendly language. Reporting against strategic goals is detailed and concise, along with discussion of outcomes that were not met. Good case studies contribute to the understanding of overall performance.

CITY OF GREATER GEELONG

This well-structured, easy to read report is brimming with information. It reflects the Council’s pride in its people and places. Reporting on performance measures and targets, and the financial situation is clear and concise. The update to the Disability Action Plan demonstrates Council’s inclusiveness.

CITY OF STIRLING

This report embraces sustainability and the Global Reporting Initiative. It presents good information on the progress of major activities against the Council’s plan. It shows Council has an appreciation of its staff and a good understanding of its relationships with the community through community consultation.

CITY OF KINGSTON

This report is comprehensive and designed with a logical flow that makes it easy to read. The performance sections outline achievements, challenges and plans for the year ahead and provide comprehensive assessments against each goal. Performance measures are well structured with clear progress indicators.

CITY OF STONNINGTON

This report clearly identifies Council’s objectives and reports openly on major events and achievements. It presents a comprehensive, well-explained financial snapshot which demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively with its stakeholders. Information on current and future challenges is excellent.

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The difficult task of summarising the achievements of a very large department has been done well. This is an excellent overall snapshot. Methodical preparation, effective design and good use of tables have ensured good coverage of all elements in a nice neat report.

GRAINS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

This report is one of the best in the R & D sector. It is characterised by clear branding and stakeholder relevance throughout, starting from the cover. It is well-structured and well- illustrated with relevant images.

CLP HOLDINGS LIMITED

This well thought out and innovative report is designed to assist readers who are not familiar with annual reports. The introduction to the financial statements is a great example of how to help non-accounting readers to understand the financials.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS

This report makes outstanding disclosures in several areas. There are excellent explanations of challenges and risks, key projects, initiatives and achievements. A useful one-page summary of the strategic plan connects priorities, objectives and performance indicators.

CSIRO

Despite its wide ranging content, this report is inviting and easy-to-comprehend with plenty to interest all readers. Pictures and charts are particularly well-presented with explanatory captions that extend the story.

GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL

Well explained commentaries in plain language, and the open, honest approach strongly reflect the Council’s commitment to reporting to its community accountably and transparently. Information is well-presented throughout, and particularly well in the discussion of highlights, disappointments and key challenges.

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2015 GOLD AWARDS

KU-RING-GAI COUNCIL

This well-presented, first time gold report impresses with its attention to detail and cross referencing. Each section contains supporting information in tables and notes about work in progress, completed projects, and funding. The layout, photos and use of colour make the report enjoyable to read.

LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL COUNCIL

This report indicates a real commitment to the community and does not shy away from addressing the challenges facing the Council. It has an excellent Communication section that describes how the Council is trying to reach the community. Case studies are used effectively to highlight notable achievements.

INDIGENOUS BUSINESS AUSTRALIA

This report has a great introduction that succinctly but comprehensively outlines IBA’s mission. The discussion of measurable objectives describes how the organisation operates. Relations with external stakeholders are clearly important. Case studies present a wonderful profile on young Indigenous cadets.

LEGAL AID NSW

This well-structured report provides comprehensive coverage of all key reporting criteria and excellent coverage of performance against objectives. It acknowledges the role of its people in the success of the organisation, and the organisation’s role in the success of its people.

JUDICIAL COMMISSION OF NSW

This report provides good coverage of all key aspects of the Commission. Current and historical data are presented in comprehensive appendices to support the analysis of performance. Clean design and good use if images make this report easy to read.

LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NSW

This report contains all the elements of best practice. It provides excellent coverage of performance for the year and includes a comprehensive financial report, detailing both government and self-generated funding.

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MANNINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This well-organised report provides detailed commentary of performance against best practice indicators. The financial summary provides easy to understand descriptions of outcomes. External benchmarks were used to assess financial sustainability and assist the reader understand the financial position.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS FUND

This is an online report that uses a ‘strategic focus’ approach to cover key areas. It makes effective use of appendices and addresses topics such as partner relationships and IT that are not found in most reports.

MACEDON RANGES SHIRE COUNCIL

Overall this is an enjoyable report with a high level of transparency. It presents a mass of information in a succinct, easy to read style and reflects a good understanding of the Councils constituency and environment. The excellent guide to understanding the financials will be helpful to all readers.

MARLBOROUGH LINES LIMITED

This is an excellent example of transparency in reporting. Great linkage of performance metrics with outcomes helps the reader to understand the strategy. Headings are used effectively to clearly communicate achievements and future challenges.

MAIN ROADS WESTERN AUSTRALIA

This report communicates service delivery and performance in a clear, easy to understand way. Engaging text is enhanced by good graphics, tables and pull-out information. The presentation on Work Health and Safety is a highlight.

NEW ZEALAND SUPERANNUATION FUND

This report addresses all key areas in a well-structured, effective format using in-depth case studies to reinforce the performance message. It makes good use of graphics and images and has a glossary of terms to facilitate communication.

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All mail and tenders to: PO Box 151, Kyneton 3444

Tel: (03) 5422 0333 Fax: (03) 5422 3623

Email: [email protected] Website: mrsc.vic.gov.au

Administration Centres

Kyneton, 129 Mollison Street Hours: Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm

Gisborne, 40 Robertson Street Hours: Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm

Service Centres

Romsey Community Hub, 96–100 Main Street Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9.30am–5pm Thurs 9.30am-6pm

Woodend Library, Corner High and Forest Streets Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9.30am–5pm Wed 9.30am–6pm

Kyneton Town Hall–Box Office

Tel: 1300 888 802

Visitor Information Centres

Woodend Tel: (03) 5427 2033 Kyneton Tel: (03) 5422 6110

Further copies, or more detailed information relating to matters contained in this report, are available by contacting Council on (03) 5422 0333 or via [email protected]

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2015 GOLD AWARDS

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

A well-presented report providing excellent coverage of operations, governance and financial performance. Supported by effective charts and tables, the report is easy to navigate and covers all reporting obligations well.

WATERCARE SERVICES LIMITED

The report is introduced by a brilliant performance reporting dashboard and it has a very well-presented stakeholder engagement summary. Great use of imagery to reflect the nature of the organisation and its activities.

SANFORD LIMITED

This is an integrated annual report that tells a very good story around the company’s vision, mission, values and strategic direction. Highlights include the use of infographics to simplify complex items and a materiality matrix.

THE HOSPITALS CONTRIBUTION FUND

This report provides in-depth coverage of core business areas, with excellent disclosures on strategic goals and performance. It integrates financial and non-financial information effectively and has a strong focus on people and service delivery.

SURF COAST SHIRE COUNCIL

This first time entry report focuses on community initiatives and presents a very positive image of the Shire Council. The overall summary and financial summary are well written. There is good balance between achievements and challenges, and honest discussion of negative outcomes demonstrates transparency.

VICTORIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

This report provides all the information a reader needs to understand the activities and performance of the Commission. It is concise, comprehensive and easy to navigate. The coverage of people and governance reporting is excellent.

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YARRA RANGES COUNCIL

This report balances attractive, high quality design elements with easy to comprehend text. Performance data is cross-referenced to other sections of the report. The discussion of objectives and performance targets not met, and the informative financial summary demonstrate openness and accountability.

WESTERN DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE

A well-presented report covering all reporting obligations. All stakeholders are recognised. The report is well designed and presents good disclosures on key aspect of core business.

WOODSIDE PETROLEUM LIMITED

The Woodside report commences by describing overall performance via informative summary charts and highlights. The details are in the body of the report. An independently verified Sustainable Development Report demonstrates a strong commitment to community engagement, and business and environmental ethics.

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1. Auckland Transport

2. Audit Office of New South Wales

3. Australian Broadcasting Corporation

4. Australian Crime Commission

5. Australian Taxation Office

6. BHP Billiton

7. Borough of Queenscliffe

8. Bridge Housing Limited

9. Bureau of Meteorology

TO RECEIVE A GOLD AWARD A REPORT MUST

• Achieve overall excellence in annual reporting

• Provide high-quality coverage of most aspects of the ARA Criteria

• Provide full disclosure of key aspects of its core business

• Address current legislative and regulatory requirements

10. Cbus

11. City of Boroondara

12. City of Darwin

13. City of Greater Geelong

14. City of Kingston

15. City of Ryde

16. City of Stirling

17. City of Stonnington

18. Civil Aviation Safety Authority

19. CLP Holdings Limited

20. CSIRO

21. Department of Social Services

22. Department of Transport & Main Roads


24. Grains Research and Development Corporation

25. Indigenous Business Australia

26. Judicial Commission of NSW

27. Ku-ring-gai Council

ARA CONGRATULATES 2015 GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS

28. Legal Aid NSW

29. Library Council of NSW

30. Lockyer Valley Regional Council

31. Macedon Ranges Shire Council

32. Main Roads Western Australia

33. Manningham City Council

34. Marlborough Lines Limited

35. New Zealand Superannuation Fund

36. Retirement Benefits Fund

37. Sanford Limited

38. Surf Coast Shire Council

39. Sydney Opera House

40. The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia

41. Victorian Electoral Commission

42. Watercare Services Limited

43. Western District Health Service

44. Woodside Petroleum Limited

45. Yarra Ranges Council

THE REPORTS ENTERED IN THE 2015 ARA AWARDS SHOWED CONTINUED ADJUSTMENT IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY, BUSINESS AND REGULATORY EXPECTATIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES.

Some key discernible good trends were:

• Improved communication, with the better reports telling the story of the organisation more effectively.

• While many reports doggedly repeated design, innovation increased, particularly where visual devices helped to communicate key results and to differentiate the organisation.

• Cross referencing was better and more widely used, particularly cross referencing to additional data on the organisation’s website.

• Budget constraints continued for many, but some low budget productions used innovative design to enhance communication and some made more use of effective online reports.

• Government reports made genuine efforts to reduce the size of reports despite the scale and complexity of some portfolios.

• Community focus was addressed more widely and effectively, especially with local government reports.

Less desirable trends included:

• Fewer year-on-year comparisons, especially in summaries, made it harder to assess performance.

• Reticence to report strategically remained. Outcomes were poorly linked to measures, inputs and outputs. Rather than communicating progress towards strategic objectives reports extolled the virtues of many things done.

• Reports remained large, heightening the need to add an index but commercial reports were slow to copy government and non-commercial organisations with this trend.

• Reading challenges arose where reports used innovative but difficult-to-read fonts and dramatic but difficult-to-discern web designs.

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TO RECEIVE A SILVER AWARD A REPORT MUST

• Provide quality coverage of most aspects of the ARA Criteria

• Provide adequate disclosures of key aspects of the core business


• Just fail to reach Gold standard

ARA CONGRATULATES 2015 SILVER AWARD RECIPIENTS

1. Aboriginal Hostels Limited

2. Accident Compensation Corporation

3. AGL Energy

4. annecto – the people network

5. Australia Post

6. Australian Ethical Investment Limited

7. Australian Institute of Health & Welfare

8. Australian National Maritime Museum

9. Australian Red Cross

10. Australian Trade Commission

11. Australian Unity Limited

12. bankmecu

13. Baw Baw Shire Council

14. Brisbane City Council

15. Cancer Council NSW

16. Canterbury Surrey Hills Community Finance Limited

17. Caritas Australia

18. Churches of Christ in Queensland

19. City of Ballarat

20. City of Darebin

21. City of Melbourne

22. City of South Perth


24. Cochlear Limited

25. Colac Otway Shire Council

26. Community First Credit Union

27. Compassion Australia

28. CrimTrac Agency

29. Darwin Port Corporation

30. Department of Human Services

31. Eastern Health

32. Energy & Water Ombudsman Queensland

33. Fortescue Metals Group

34. Frankston City Council

35. Gladstone Regional Council

36. Growthpoint Properties Australia

37. iinet

38. Insurance Australia Group

39. Investa Office Fund

40. Karingal Inc

41. Lendlease Corporation Limited

42. Life Without Barriers

43. Logan City Council

44. Mackay Sugar Limited

45. Mitchell Shire Council

46. MMG Limited

47. MS Queensland

48. Multicap Limited

49. Murray-Darling Basin Authority

50. National Disability Insurance Agency

51. New South Wales Ombudsman

52. Northcott

53. NSW Electoral Commission

54. NSW Ministry of Health

55. Office of the Auditor-General for Western Australia

56. Ok Tedi Mining Limited

57. Opus International Consultants

58. Origin Energy Limited

59. Penrith City Council

60. QBE Insurance Group

61. Queensland Audit Office

62. Queensland Law Society

63. Queensland Urban Utilities

64. Royal Institute for Deaf & Blind Children

65. Somerville Community Services

66. St John Ambulance SA Inc

67. St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland

68. Suncorp Group Limited

69. Telstra Corporation Limited

70. The Smith Family

71. The University of Melbourne

72. Tourism NT

73. Townsville City Council

74. University of Technology Sydney

75. Vector Limited

76. Victorian Auditor-General’s Office

77. Warrigal Health

78. Wesfarmers Limited

79. Women's Health West

80. Wyong Shire Council

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TO RECEIVE A BRONZE AWARD A REPORT MUST

• Largely meet the requirements of the relevant ARA Criteria

• Provide satisfactory coverage of most aspects of the ARA Criteria

• Provide high-quality disclosures in several major areas


ARA CONGRATULATES 2015 BRONZE AWARD RECIPIENTS

1. Alzheimers Australia Vic

2. AMP Limited

3. Austin Engineering Ltd

4. Avant Mutual Group

5. bric housing company

6. Children's Medical Research Institute

7. City of Gold Coast

8. Cover-More Group Limited

9. CPA Australia

10. Defence Housing Authority

11. Department of Defence

12. Department of Employment

13. East Gippsland Shire Council

14. Endeavour Foundation

15. Environment Protection Authority NSW

16. Evolve Housing

17. Fair Work Ombudsman

18. Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority

19. Gumala Group

20. Knox City Council

21. Latrobe City Council

22. M2 Group Limited

23. Maranoa Regional Council

24. Meridian Energy Ltd

25. Moreland City Council

26. Myer Holdings Limited

27. National Health Funding Body

28. National Portrait Gallery of Australia

29. Nillumbik Shire Council

30. Noweyung Ltd

31. Oil Search Limited

32. Perpetual Limited

33. Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia

34. RCR Tomlinson Limited

35. Rookwood General Cemeteries Reserve Trust

36. SGCH

37. South West Health Care

38. Steadfast Group Limited

39. St John Ambulance Western Australia Limited

40. Stockland

41. Sutherland Shire Council

42. Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman

43. Territory & Municipal Services Directorate

44. The Hills Shire Council

45. Qsuper

46. Toowoomba Regional Council

47. Tourism Australia

48. UGL Limited

49. Veranto

50. Victorian Cytology Service Inc

51. Victorian Responsible Gambling Authority

52. Wagga Wagga City Council

53. Wellington City Council

54. Western Downs Regional Council

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THANK YOU

GENERAL AWARDS COORDINATORS

Portia Branton

John Corrigan

Andrew Crawford

Daniel Fowler

Rona Hayes

Yashwant Lal

Raymond Lane

Moya Pennell

Stephen Varady

ADJUDICATORS GENERAL AWARDS

David Abbott

Leigh-Ayn Absolom

Monique Barns

Louise Barren

Peter Batten

Rebecca Biddulph

Michelle Bryne

Sally Castle

Breanna Chalk

Lorri Clarke

Alan Colegate

Dimitri Constantinous

Stuart Cowper

Hilary Cuerden-Clifford

Eric Davis

Rosalie Degabriele

Ewa Dimond

Helen Dong

Aileen Duke

Mark Ebery

Beth Fiedler

Matthew Fletcher

Denise Fowler

The ARA Coordinators and Adjudicators put in many long hours of work during the rigorous judging process. They are all professional people who willingly volunteer their time and expertise to support the ARA in achieving its objectives. The ARA gratefully acknowledges their vital contributions to the Awards process.

Tim Sheehy ARA Chairman

Sharon Frank

Margaret Guidice

Adrian Grant

Paul Harris

James Hartigan

Mark Hindle

Geoff Hoare

Amanda Hughes

Phil Hughes

Karen Huxley

Deborah Hyland

Andrew Ireland

Davina Jones

Peter Kappen

Kegan Kashian

Dr Sue Keay

Birgit King

Janice Knowles

Helen Kostiuk

Jeffrey Luckins

Kate Lumley

Greg MacDonald

Amar Malde

Dr Aastha Malhotra

Joanne Maples

Judith Maude

Marianne McArthur

Melinda McHugh

Melanie Mead

Maggie Meng

Antonia Miller

Kathleen Morris

John Nicolades

Allison O’Connor

Antony Osman

Richard Owen

Barbara Palframan-Smith

Stephen Payne

Meriel Pickering

Gail Power

Manoja Ratnayake

Kathy Reeve

Melissa Reiter

Claire Robbs

Andrea Schujman

Richard Sharpe

Ian Sims

Linda Stoneman

Iain Summers

Jo Swift

Jane Tebbatt

Anthony Tieppo

Roy Totino

Les Wallace

Simon Warren

Geraldine Wood


Coordinated by Governance Institute of Australia

Adjudicators

Peter Abraham

Jane Byrne

Heymala Eardley

Ellen Herlihy

Karen Lange

Catherine Maxwell

Irene Maxwell

Irene Sitton

Andrew Strain

Bill te Kloot

Christopher Weh

Chris Wells


Arthur Delbridge AM Coordinator

Adjudicators

Dr Sharron O’Neill

John Horder AM

COMMUNICATION AWARD

Brian Mahoney Coordinator

Adjudicators

Ross Barr

Anna Farr

Dr Ron Knight


Rod Miller Coordinator

Adjudicators

Arthur Delbridge AM

Nikki Jordan

Geoff Kelly

Dr Ron Knight

Christine Moody

Ros Petelin

David Potts OAM

Cathy Yarborough

INTEGRATED REPORTING AWARD

Jo Cain Coordinator

Adjudicators

Vaishnavi Ravishankar

Nick Ridehalgh

Jill Riseley

Simone Schlitter

Anna Stewart


Fiona Baxter Coordinator

Adjudicators

Peter Allan

Leeora Black

Alice Cope

Rebecca Gunn

Louisa Harris-Baxter

James Porteous

Vaishnavi Ravishankar

Cathlin ThurbonTHE ADJUDICATION PROCESS

Each annual report entered in the ARA Awards is reviewed by at least three members of one of the ARA expert panels of adjudicators. Each panel is led by an experienced ARA Coordinator.

Reports entered in the General Division, assessed as meeting most of the ARA criteria and potential Gold Award reports are subjected to further reviews by the ARA Awards Committee, which is comprised of the Chair of the Awards Committee and the Coordinators.

Reports entered in Special Awards categories are subject to strict scrutiny by adjudication panels with expertise in relevant disciplines who nominate candidates for these awards to the Awards Committee.

The Awards Committee submits its recommendations to the ARA Board which makes the final decisions.

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