The SP AusNet Board and Executive is committed to continually reviewing and updating its corporate governance policies and practices in accordance with current best practice.
 
SP AusNet Board Charter (PDF 187.0KB)
Corporate governance statement - SP AusNet's corporate govenance statement is published in the Annual Report - click on the pdf below to view the excerpt.  References within the statement to the "the Directors' Report" relate to the report of that name, also within the Annual Report.

Corporate Governance Statement (PDF 224.6KB)

Market-related policies

SP AusNet has developed market-related policies for the SP AusNet Group’s Directors, employees and management.  Current policies are shown below.
 
Guidelines for Dealing in Securities (PDF 206.6KB)
Continuous Disclosure Policy (PDF 295.2KB)
Investor Relations Communications Plan (PDF 170.7KB)
Code of Business Conduct (PDF 190.6KB)
Whistleblower Policy (PDF 122.3KB)

Risk Management policies

SP AusNet's risk management governance structure has two components.  The charter of the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board is to oversee the financial and risk management functions within SP AusNet.  The Group Risk Committee - which involves the Managing Director and Executive Managers - makes decisions and manages risk in accordance with SP AusNet's business objectives, risk tolerance and delegated authorities.
 
RE ARMC Charter (PDF 255.7KB)
T&D ARMC Charter (PDF 266.1KB)
Risk Management Policy (PDF 516.0KB)

Nomination and Remuneration Committees

The Nomination Committee of SP AusNet Transmission, SP AusNet Distribution and the Responsible Entity is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to the Board in relation to the appointment of new Directors, review of Board and Board Committee membership and performance, Board succession planning and the appointment of Senior Managers.
 
Nomination Committee Charter (PDF 177.2KB)
 
The Remuneration Committee of SP AusNet Transmission and SP AusNet Distribution is charged with reviewing and advising the Board on matters relating to the remuneration of Directors and Senior Managers and the performance of Senior Managers and employees.

Remuneration Committee Charter (PDF 187.1KB)

Compliance Committee

The Compliance Committee for SP Australia Networks Finance Trust is established by the Board of SP Australia Networks (RE) Ltd.  The overriding objective of the committee is to support and advise the Board on compliance matters relevant to the Trust and Responsible Entity.  The Committee's objectives include monitoring the Responsible Entity's compliance with applicable laws and regulations, in particular, the Corporations Act, Australian Financial Services Licence, constitution of the Trust and with the compliance plan adopted by the Responsible Entity.
 
Compliance Committee Charter (PDF 192.8KB)