ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 Our city’s heart beats loud & strong at Kardinia Park.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 CHAIR AND CEO REPORT
6 PURPOSE
8 GOVERNANCE
9 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
10 ACHIEVEMENTS 2019-20
11 EVENT ATTENDANCES
12 KEY STATISTICS
14 TENANTS AND PARTNERS
16 STATEMENT OF EXPECTATIONS
19 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
21 DISCLOSURES AND COMPLIANCE
28 DISCLOSURE INDEX
30 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
32 BOARD MEMBER’S, ACCOUNTABLE OFFICER’S AND CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER’S DECLARATION
68 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
Annual Report 2019-20 1 OUR ORGANISATION CHAIR AND CEO REPORT
THE TRUST WAS ESTABLISHED WITH AN OBJECTIVE TO MAXIMISE THE USE OF KARDINIA PARK STADIUM FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT FROM THE STATE GOVERNMENT AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, THE GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB (GFC) AND THE AFL, ENABLING KARDINIA PARK TO FULFILL ITS PURPOSE OF BEING A TRULY MULTI-PURPOSE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUE FOR THE GEELONG AND NEIGHBOURING REGIONS.
One of our goals is to contribute The Trust has built mutually The Trust had spent significant to the economic, community respectful and strong relationships time working on our business and liveability benefits of the with our key partners, the State resilience, namely with the region. The best example of how Government of Victoria, the City of development of our crisis we enact this has been enabling Greater Geelong and our premier management plan and business year-round content, with the tenant, the Geelong Football Club. continuity plan, well prior to stadium playing host to more than The Trust has stood with the GFC the commencement of the AFL, and more than just men’s as it faced the consequences Government-initiated lockdown sport. During FY19/20 the stadium of a COVID-19 affected season, in mid-March, due to COVID-19. hosted nine AFL and three AFLW providing significant rental relief The business reacted quickly and matches for the GFC, two Big Bash to the club to enable them to efficiently to set up staff working League games for the Melbourne better absorb the pandemic’s from home with all the necessary Renegades and we became the financial impacts, along with the requirements to continue to do home ground for the A-League’s Trust needing to make extensive their jobs professionally. The Trust newest side, Western United operating cuts to meet the is now starting to see the flow- with nine matches. In addition to subsequent revenue decreases. on effects of this pandemic with these sporting events we hosted only a very small number of events the motorcycle spectacular, the Regarding the GFC lease, a at the stadium. The Trust was Crusty Demons, showcased the memorandum of understanding fortunate to host four AFL games stadium and the precinct to host had previously been agreed upon before the move to inter-state our second Festival of Sport, and between the Trust and the club hubs to ensure the safety of the enabled the Geelong Football and over the last 12 months this players and all those associated League to host their finals series has progressed to negotiating the with the teams. Unfortunately, we in the stadium. Our largest crowd all-important lease arrangements. have no real certainty for what was 31,699 for Geelong Football These negotiations will set out the the future holds regarding any Club vs Carlton Football Club respective legal relationships going events, or crowds to watch those VFLW/AFL double header on forward for the coming decades. events. However, we are pleased 24th August 2019. to write that that the Trust is in a great position to “bounce back” when the State Government gives us the green light to open our doors again and we are very much looking forward to that time.
2 Kardinia Park Stadium Trust Regarding the Stage 5 We have overseen a range of Redevelopment of the stadium, capital projects throughout the the State Government established past financial year, including an a Project Steering Committee office renovation to house our with substantial stakeholders business; a critical light tower to progress the final stage switching scheme as part of the of this project. power resilience strategy; and the planning for a new venue control An early key step that the room. Other projects of note have business made was to create been: the commencement of a strategic plan for 2019-2023; the connected stadium strategy; our roadmap for the next four updating our essential services years. This plan was created compliance systems; an overhaul with input from the whole of governance in the business; and business, and informed by our a new stakeholder engagement (former Deputy Premier for position in the industry, in the framework. Importantly we Victoria 2007–2010) and community and in the global have also strengthened our Bernadette Uzelac (former CEO economy. We established four relationships with our premier of the Geelong Chamber of strategic initiatives that resulted tenant, GFC, as well as our Sports Commerce). We would like to in multiple projects that we will House tenants, the Geelong take this time to thank Rebecca undertake over the four years. Cricket Club, and our other Casson for her work during her Alongside these projects we precinct partners. updated our mission, vision term with the Trust, as she did and values; touchstones for us This financial year saw the farewell not seek re-appointment. to work towards and align on. of Michael Malouf AM as Trust We wish to thank the Department Chair of Kardinia Park Stadium of Jobs, Precincts and Regions Motivated by the goal of Trust. Michael has provided much and Sport and Recreation Victoria continuous improvement, passion and energy in a dynamic for entrusting such a valuable we enacted a series of reviews and challenging environment asset to our management and into our business practices since the formation of the Trust care. Finally, thank you to the linked to: event management; in October 2016. We welcome Geelong community for your safety, security and emergency the appointment of Stephen shared passion for this venue management; marketing; brand; Gough AM as the incoming Chair as we look forward to the return governance protocols; and risk of the Trust. Stephen, with his of events and fans to the stadium management. By reviewing these experience as the former CEO of in addition to progress on the areas we analysed where we the Melbourne Cricket Ground Stage 5 redevelopment in were strongest, where we could and his involvement in the initial the year ahead. improve and where we needed setting up of the Trust, will no to try a different approach. The doubt hit the ground running. We recommendations from these also wish to acknowledge the reviews have been placed into substantial contribution of the action and we are already a better Deputy Chair, Gillian Costa and our business, better venue and better fellow Trustees. event manager because of them. Another key step was to initiate It is a very talented and capable a corporate restructure, ensuring group of people. We also wish to Gerard Griffin we had the right positions in the acknowledge our staff who, over Chief Executive Officer business to successfully deliver the past twelve months, have been the strategic and day-to-day required to face several significant obligations. We commenced a challenges and I am pleased to change management program and report have performed admirably. also initiated change management training for the business. We are Over the past year, the Trust now a lean and able business, has had some reappointments: Stephen Gough taking on various projects and Gillian Costa for a three-year term Chair growing into our potential. and Libby Mears for a two-year term, as well as some new faces appointed including Rob Hulls
Annual Report 2019-20 3 OUR ORGANISATION
ACCOUNTABLE OFFICER’S DECLARATION
In accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, I am pleased to present the Annual Report for the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust for the year ending 30 June 2020.
Mr Stephen Gough Chair/Accountable Officer
4 Kardinia Park Stadium Trust FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION STATEMENT
I, Joe Calafiore, on behalf of the Responsible Body, certify that the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust has no Material Compliance Deficiency with respect to the applicable Standing Directions under the Financial Management Act 1994 and Instructions.
Mr Joe Calafiore Chair, Finance Audit and Risk Committee/Accountable Officer
Annual Report 2019-20 5 OUR ORGANISATION OUR PURPOSE
VISION MISSION VALUES
TO BE AUSTRALIA’S TO CREATE WE WILL LIVE BEST REGIONAL INCLUSIVE OUR MISSION STADIUM EXPERIENCES VIA OUR VALUES
Our city’s heart beats loud and Courage; Accountability; Integrity; strong at Kardinia Park. Be it Equity; Care; Collaboration. entertainment, community or elite sport, work, or play, we are the home of great experiences.
As custodians of this facility, we share our region’s sense of pride and belonging. We will engage with our community to provide diverse and unique experiences with the utmost professionalism.
Our people are our greatest asset; we will create an employee culture that supports innovation and growth, celebrates success, and eliminates exclusion.
6 Kardinia Park Stadium Trust ESTABLISHMENT PURPOSE (c) To provide for the planning, development, promotion, The Kardinia Park Stadium Trust To oversee the Kardinia Park Trust management, operation and (the Trust) was established as Land (Trust Land) to optimise use of other sports, recreation a statutory authority pursuant economic, community and and entertainment facilities Kardinia Park Stadium Act to the liveability benefits for the region and services in Victoria 2016 (the Act). and the State for which the Trust has The Trust is established to The objectives of the Trust are to: responsibility administer, promote and manage • Promote the Precinct and (d) To provide for the planning, the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust development, promotion, Land, within an over-arching facilitate alignment of stakeholder objectives management, operation and objective of contributing to use of facilities and services the economic, community, and • Manage and develop the for car parking and other liveability benefits to Geelong and Trust’s assets necessary services to be used the broader region, that arise from in conjunction with any of the the use of the Stadium. • Increase utilisation of the facilities operated or managed Trust’s assets The Trust is custodian of the by the Trust Stadium and adjacent hard stand • Support and engage the (e) To accept appointment and car park facilities equating to Precinct’s users and act as the Committee of 7.035 hectares of space within community groups. Management of Crown Lands Kardinia Park. FUNCTIONS (f) To be responsible for the On major event days (inclusive operation of the Trust of AFL Match Days), the Trust As defined in the Act, the Trust Land with the objective of assumes custodian responsibility has all powers necessary to contributing to the economy, for the Stadium and adjacent perform the following functions: community and liveability of the parkland (excluding Kardinia Pool), Geelong region and the State equating to 20.6 hectares of space (a) To be responsible for the within Kardinia Park. care, improvement, use and (g) To perform any other function promotion of the Trust Land as conferred on or given to the The Stadium is home to the facilities for sports, recreation Trust by or under this Act or Geelong Football Club and acts and entertainment and related any other Act. as a host to other professional social and other activities sporting codes such as the A-League Football, Australian (b) To be responsible for the Rugby Union, National Rugby proper financial management League, Cricket Victoria and of the Trust Land Cricket Australia.
Annual Report 2019-20 7 OUR ORGANISATION GOVERNANCE
MINISTER • General Manager Stakeholders, - oversee the effective operation Marketing and Communications of the risk management The responsible Minister for the – Ms Kim Forbes framework. period 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 was the Hon. Martin Pakula, • General Manager Major Projects The FARC meets bi-monthly and Minister for Racing, Minister – Mr Ben Scott makes recommendations to the for Jobs, Innovation and Trade, Trust on specific issues. Minister for Tourism, Sport and FINANCE AUDIT AND RISK Major Events. COMMITTEE (FARC) REMUNERATION COMMITTEE Consists of the following members The Remuneration Committee TRUSTEES independent from Management: consists of: • Mr Joe Calafiore – Chair • Ms Gillian Costa – Chair The Trust consists of a: • Ms Elizabeth Mears – Trustee • Ms Elizabeth Mears Chairperson, Mr Michael Malouf (to 30 June 2020), and the • Mr Tony Ficca – Independent • Ms Rebecca Casson following members: Member (to March 2020) • Mr Joe Calafiore The main responsibilities of the • Mr Rob Hulls FARC are to: • Ms Rebecca Casson The Committee focusses on (to March 2020) - review and report independently determining the Trust’s policy to the Trustees on the Annual and practice for executive • Ms Elizabeth Mears Report and all other financial remuneration and the individual • Ms Gillian Costa information published by the remuneration packages for • Mr Dan Simmonds Trust; its executives in line with the • Mr Rob Hulls - assist the Trustees in reviewing recommendations per Victorian Independent Remuneration • Ms Bernadette Uzelac the effectiveness of the Trust’s Tribunal (VIRT) (from March 2020) internal control environment covering: The Committee meets at least two Newly appointed Chair • effectiveness and efficiency times per annum and more often as of 1 July 2020: of operations if the business of the Committee • Mr Stephen Gough • reliability of financial reporting so requires. • compliance with applicable EXECUTIVE TEAM laws and regulations; STAGE 5 PROJECT COMMITTEE - determine the scope of the • Chief Executive – Mr Gerard Stage 5 Project Committee internal audit function and Griffin consists of: • Deputy Chief Executive Officer ensure its resources are – Ms Natalie Valentine adequate and used effectively, • Mr Dan Simmonds – Chair including coordination with the • General Manager Finance • Mr Michael Malouf external auditors; and & Corporate Services (to 30 June 2020) – Ms Daphne Henderson
8 Kardinia Park Stadium Trust ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
MINISTER Hon. Martin Pakula MP Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events
MEMBERS OF THE TRUST
FINANCE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE
CEO
GENERAL MANAGER GENERAL MANAGER GENERAL MANAGER FINANCE AND DEPUTY CEO MAJOR PROJECTS STAKEHOLDERS, CORPORATE SERVICES MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
FINANCIAL IT AND ASSET STAKEHOLER COMMERCIAL EVENT MANAGEMENT CORPORATE PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AQUISITION AND CONTROLS DATA MANAGEMENT
GOVERNANCE REDEVELOPMENT HEALTH BUSINESS BRAND VENUE OPERATIONS AND STATUTORY AND CAPITAL AND SAFETY ANALYISIS MANAGEMENT AND MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE WORKS MANAGEMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT, PEOPLE AND CORPORATE SOCIAL TENANT FACILITIES BUSINESS RESILIENCE ESD STRATEGY CULTURE RESPONSIBILITIES MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE AND COMPLIANCE
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
Annual Report 2019-20 9 OUR YEAR IN REVIEW ACHIEVEMENTS 2019-20
AFL CRICKET MOTORSPORT
AFL BARWON GFL FINALS BBL CRICKET MELBOURNE CRUSTY DEMONS, MOTORSPORT (6 event days, 18 matches) RENEGADES V SYDNEY THUNDER (1 event) (MEN’S) AFL HOME & AWAY SERIES, (1 event) GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB (5 matches) BBL CRICKET MELBOURNE RENEGADES V PERTH SCORCHERS AFLW, GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB (MEN’S) (1 event) (3 matches) COMMUNITY
OPEN TRAINING DAY, FARE ON THE FIELD GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB (1 event) (2 events) SOCCER GMHBA CLINIC GEELONG FALCONS (1 event) (1 match) A-LEAGUE, MELBOURNE VICTORY MAGUIRE AWARDS, VFL, GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB VS WESTERN UNITED FOOTBALL SACRED HEART COLLEGE (3 season matches) CLUB (1 event) (1 match)
A-LEAGUE, WESTERN UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB (8 matches)
10 Kardinia Park Stadium Trust EVENT ATTENDANCES
AFL MATCH DAY AFLW MATCH DAY COMMUNITY EVENTS 77,378 8,762 8,598 VFL MATCH DAY* VFLW MATCH DAY* 46,298 31,699
A-LEAGUE BBL CRICKET *Match held as a double header with 50,653 19,989 AFL match days (total attendance).
Annual Report 2019-20 11 OUR YEAR IN REVIEW KEY STATISTICS
TOTAL ATTENDANCES