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Corporate governance and key policies

Corporate governance

Australian Unity is committed to good corporate governance, with sound risk and conflict management practices a fundamental part of its fabric.

Australian Unity Limited (AUL) is the head of the Australian Unity Group and is registered as a non-operating holding company under section 28A of the Life Insurance Act 1995 (Cth). AUL is the ultimate holding company of the Australian Unity Group.

Our board is predominately composed of independent non-executive directors who set the strategic direction of the Group, its risk management framework and risk appetite, and is supported by its various committees.

The Group Managing Director reports to the board and, alongside the Group Leadership Team, is responsible for managing the Group's operations.

Australian Unity committees:

Risk & Compliance Committee —supports the board and the Group to fulfil their risk management and compliance responsibilities. Read committee charter
Audit Committee— oversees adherence to the Group’s risk management policies and ensures true and accurate financial statements are produced. Read committee charter
People, Culture & Remuneration Committee— fosters and monitors culture with the right programs to manage people and culture risk. Read committee charter
Investments Committee—reviews and monitors the performance of the Group’s investment policies and activities. Read committee charter