ANNUAL REPORT 2014

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Mission Overview / 01 President’s Review / 04 Secretary General’s Review / 08 Members of the Executive / 11 Athletes’ Commission / 13 Senior Management, Staff, State Olympic Councils, Auditors, Solicitors / 14 Patrons, Life Members / 17 Recipients of Olympic Order / 18 Olympic Diploma of Merit / 19 IOC Pierre de Coubertin Medal / 19 Recipients of Order of Merit / 19 Past Office Bearers – Presidents, Secretaries General and IOC Members / 21 Australian Teams at the / 23 Australian Teams at the Olympic Winter Games / 24 Australian Teams at the Youth Olympic Games / 25 Australian Teams at the Winter Youth Olympic Games / 25 ’s Olympic Champions / 26 Australia’s Youth Olympic Champions / 30 ASPIRE Values / 31 Vale Harry Gordon / 35 Teams, Programs and Departments / 37 2014 Australian Olympic Winter Team (, Russia) / 37 2014 Australian Youth Olympic Team (Nanjing, China) / 41 2015 Pacific Games Team (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea) / 45 Future Olympic Winter Teams / 45 2016 Australian Olympic Team (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) / 46 Olympic Winter Institute of Australia / 47 Programs and Funding for Sports on the Olympic Program / 48 Olympic Training Centres / 51 National Fundraising and Community Programs / 53 Sponsorship / 55 Media and Communications / 59 Athletes’ Commission / 67 Medical Commission / 68 Corporate Governance Statement / 69 Financial Statements / 82 AuSTrAlIAn OlymPIc cOmmITTEE IncOrPOrATED ABN 33 052 258 241 REG No. A0004778J Level 4, Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George Street, , NSW 2000 Ph: +61 2 9247 2000 olympics.com.au | FOllOW uS On AuSOlymPIcTEAm AuSOlymPIcTEAm

Photos used in this report are courtesy of Australian Olympic Team Supplier Getty Images. MISSION OVERVIEW

Austri al a enjoys aN outstanding Olympic history. The heroic achievements of our athletes at every Olympic Games since 1896 are a source of pride for all Australians

The Australian Olympic Team is the embodiment of our nations hopes, dreams and desires

The Australian Olympic Movement promotes to the youth of Australia values which are not bounded by place, creed or time. Values such as respect, aspiration and teamwork. The Olympic Games provide Australia’s athletes with the opportunity to compete against the world’s best in a competition that promotes a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play. As proud custodian of the Olympic Movement in Australia the Australian Olympic Committee is committed to promoting the Olympic ideals and values to all through sport.

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04 PRESIDENT’S REVIEW (CONT’D)

During the year we appeared at a Senate Inquiry in The AOC Executive agreed to change the ASPIRE values The venues in Rio are taking shape particularly in the And we welcome back as our television partners, Seven Canberra to support the Australian Sports Anti-Doping to read in future: Olympic Park. The organisers remain optimistic saying West Media Ltd (Seven Network) who have secured the Authority Amendment Bill 2014 which was eventually that 19 venues will be completed in 2015 in time for Test Australian Rights to the Olympics for Rio, PyeongChang Respect - I respect sport, the efforts of my competitors, passed by the Parliament. ASADA has 100% support of Events to be held. There are on-going concerns with water and Tokyo. Kerry Stokes and his Team are very enthusiastic my team mates and officials. I respect Australia and the AOC. quality at sailing and other venues as well as security and AOC staff are enjoying our renewed relationship with its indigenous heritage. I respect our nation’s Olympic following incidents during the Football World Cup. the Seven Network. The team at Seven will provide a In addition, to the AOC’s coercive powers introduced the past and the spirit of Olympism. great coverage. previous year we have found it necessary to require a I am happy to report that as Chair of the Co-Ordination satisfactory Working with Children clearance for all We took a Team of 89 athletes to the Youth Olympic Commission for Tokyo 2020, it is full steam ahead in I want to express my gratitude to our global and national coaches, staff and officials to protect all members of Games in Nanjing, China where we won the respect and Japan. sponsors for their continued support. Also our colleagues our Olympic Teams and create a child safe environment. admiration of every other Team competing. Australia at the Australian Sports Commission/Australian Institute Planning is well underway for our involvement in the 2015 We are working with Commissioner, the Hon Justice won 26 medals, 5 gold, 4 silver and 17 bronze. The of Sport and all the State and Territory Institutes and Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea in Peter McClellan and his team at the Royal Commission performances were outstanding. Congratulations to all Academies for their contributions particularly through July. This will be the first time we have competed in the into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse to especially the coaches and Team officials led by Chef de the Winning Edge Program. Pacific Games and we are intending to send athletes from develop a framework to better identify and avoid potential Mission, Susie O’Neill with Jessica Fox supporting her as Rugby, Sailing, Taekwondo and Weightlifting. Sailing gold And finally the staff at the AOC for their efforts problems. a Young Ambassador. medallist, Malcolm Page, will lead this Team as Chef de especially with the ever increasing workload created by National Federations must ensure that all officials It is a joy having Susie O’Neill back in a leadership role Mission. And our preparations for the 2016 Winter Youth the increased number of events that we are now involved nominated for selection for Rio, and all subsequent after her decision some years ago to step aside from the Olympic Games in Lillehammer are well advanced. in around the world. Olympic Teams, have undertaken the check or equivalent IOC for family reasons. Susie epitomises what the Olympic After the Australian Olympic Team’s success in Sochi, legislative process otherwise they will be ineligible for Movement is all about. the AOC Executive promptly appointed Ian Chesterman John Coates AC selection. Susie is one of 3 female Olympians in charge of Teams. as Chef de Mission for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games President In another positive move the AOC Executive adopted has been appointed Chef de Mission in PyeongChang, the sixth time Ian has led an Australian Australian Olympic Committee changes to the AOC Constitution to recognise our of Australia’s 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Team in Olympic Team. indigenous heritage. At this year’s Annual General Meeting Lillehammer, joining Kitty Chiller who is leading 0n a sad note we lost a great Australian with the I will be asking the members to adopt the following the Rio Team. passing of our former Prime Minister, the Hon change: Women are dominating leadership roles at the AOC with Gough Whitlam AC QC. Gough and his wife Margaret Fiona de Jong assuming the reins as Secretary General worked tirelessly for the Sydney 2000 bid. Indeed, To recognise the heritage, culture and contribution replacing Craig Phillips who gave the AOC 23 years of much of the credit for Sydney winning must go to of our nation’s first people, and to give practical service. Fiona spent 10 years as the AOC’s Director of Gough and the influence he had in Africa when we support to indigenous reconciliation through sport. Sport which I believe was an ideal preparation for her to travelled to 13 countries in 30 days campaigning on assume the Secretary General role. behalf of Sydney and Australia. Highly intelligent, As part of this historic move the AOC plans to provide Gough was a charmer with a wicked sense of humour and practical support to the Cathy Freeman Foundation by Fiona has also been appointed to the Team Executive enormously respected by President Nelson Mandela and making available to her our Olympic branding at Sports for Rio. As a Deputy Chef de Mission she will work closely the other African leaders we met. We owe him a great Days in indigenous communities. with Kitty particularly in an operational role. deal. We will also offer the Foundation our “overs” from future There are very positive signs for Australia’s Olympic And we lost our dear friend, Harry Gordon. Harry was Olympic uniforms and plan to support not only Cathy but Team in Rio moving into 6th place on the overall medal much more than a journalist, writer and historian, he was the Australian Government in its efforts to get indigenous tally in the AOC’s benchmark study published at the end a guiding light for me and this organisation. He earned children to attend school through our AOC Education of 2014. the respect of people from all walks of life particularly Programs and involving Olympians in these indigenous Those results showed Australia with 42 medals, 13 gold, sportsmen and women, many great champions, they all communities. 12 silver and 17 bronze medals. loved him and we will miss him greatly. I am confident the 35 sports under the AOC umbrella We are planning to take a Team of 470 athletes if all We congratulate Australian cycling coach, Sian Mulholland, will mobilise, along with other sports, by following our Teams manage to successfully negotiate the qualification who was awarded the International Olympic Committee’s lead and getting involved. system. Women in Sport award for the Oceania region. Ms Mulholland from Canberra received her award at Kitty has secured an out-of-village headquarters for our the 127th Session of the IOC in Monaco. Team, called The Edge. As the name indicates this is all part of a vision for a successful Team. At Games’ time it will be transformed into a high performance hub equipped with medical, physio, recovery, sports science and nutrition facilities.

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Sarecret y General’s REVIEW to grow will and increasingly inform ourthinking. supporters and fans. Our social media following continues following media social Our fans. and supporters to be strong. strong. to be and commercial teams are better integrated, leading integrated, better are teams commercial and particular success enjoyed from our Chat to aChamp Chat our from enjoyed success particular Teams continues Olympic Australian our for Support athletes. Australian future ofyoung, millions of minds and hearts the in seeded we hope, were, dreams Olympic new 2014, in dais medal the on stood in the Opening Ceremony, or line the crossed finish Olympic athletes our as of. And to dream marched dared once only they what achieved Athletes Games. Olympic by the touched were lives their Nanjing, in Olympians Youth 89 the and Sochi, in Olympians winter 60 our For to m support of working together in Austr of. proud justifiably be we can ones are ofAustralia Institute Winter Olympic Commission, Sports Australian of Sport, Institute Australian the Federations, National member (AOC), our Committee Olympic Australian of the efforts united The Australia. in sport across collectively and individually achieved been has that work ofthe proud exceedingly be should we passed, has that year on the we reflect As sessions throughout schools in Australia. Our media Our Australia. in schools throughout sessions to more engagement and connection with our withour connection and engagement to more community programs is at an all-time high with with high all-time an at is programs community Austr come for true young a ke ke Our level of engagement in education and education in levelof engagement Our a a li li O a a ly n s n ns mpic dre mpic a port port v ision a

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08 SEARCRET Y GENERAL’S REVIEW (CONT’D)

Technology will continue to play an increasing role in As we forge into 2015, our organisational priorities enabling us to build deeper connections with our existing and goals for the year ahead will demand utmost audiences, and help us to connect the Olympic Movement commitment and will take a mighty team effort to with new audiences. achieve. The challenges have been many heading into Rio and 2015 will require a considerable amount of time Our sponsorship revenue target for the quadrennium is preparing the fertile ground that will lead us to success in excess of $40m. Already we have welcomed five new in 2016. We see our National Federations are operating national Partners in 2015, adding to the 13 national and at unprecedented levels and from this our athletes will 10 TOP Partners committed at 31 December 2014. benefit as they ready for their moment in Rio and This strong growth in sponsorship revenue, stable beyond. Together our hard work will enable us to continue distributions from the Australian Olympic Foundation writing our victories in Australian Olympic history. and Olympic Solidarity and a continued focus on efficient operating processes enables the AOC to direct resources Thank you for your continued support of the Olympic to activities and programs that promote and protect the Movement, the AOC and all you do for sport in our Olympic values and create a Games time environment magnificent nation. where athletes can perform at their best. Yours in sport,

FIONA DE JONG Yet our focus on sport Secretary General remains at the heart Australian Olympic Committee of our work and what drives us each day.

At the AOC we believe that great organisational planning not only helps to keep our focus, but provides us with an edge in our efforts to stay ahead of our competitors. Conducting one-on-one National Federation reviews in the lead up to our Olympic campaigns has become a compass for our Team operational planning. These occurred throughout 2014 as part of our preparation for Sochi, Nanjing and Rio. Working together in a spirit of collaboration provides us with the best chance for success. Our campaign to be the best planned, best prepared and best performed underlies all that we do in all our Team preparations. 2014 brought with it a new dynamic in the people and culture at the AOC. Through the transition in Secretary General, the potential and energy of our organisation and its people has only been amplified. We continue to improve every day. Together we declared an intention to stand for excellence in everything we do, a commitment to creating a happy work environment and being an organisation where personal health and wellbeing is nurtured. And this team is up to the challenge.

09 AOC 2014 Annual Report 10 Other Members NICOLE LIVINGSTONE OAM MEMBERS OF IAN CHESTERMAN B.Com Olympian (Swimming) THE EXECUTIVE Resident of Launceston, TAS 1988, 1992 (1 Bronze medal), 1996 (1 Silver, 1 Bronze medal) Member since 2001 Olympic Games Chef de Mission, 2018 Australian Olympic Winter Team Resident of , VIC Member, AOC Finance Commission Member since 2013 Member, AOC Audit Committee Director, AOF Limited President HELEN M BROWNLEE OAM, B.Ed Director, AOF Limited Director, Victorian Olympic Council JOHN D COATES AC, LLB Resident of Sydney, NSW Member, AOF Audit Committee Director, Julius Patching Foundation Limited Resident of Sydney, NSW Member since 1991 Director, Olympic Winter Institute of Australia Director, Limited Member since 1981 Member, AOC Remuneration & Nominations Committee Chairman, Olympic Winter Institute of Australia Audit Director, State Sports Centre Trust Vice President, International Olympic Committee (IOC) Director, AOF Limited Committee Director, VicHealth Member, IOC and its: President, NSW Olympic Council Director, Sportcom Pty Limited Director, Stroke Rite Pty Ltd • Executive Board Member, IOC Commission for Culture and Olympic • TV Rights & New Media; and Education KITTY CHILLER ANDREW PLYMPTON Director, International Canoe Federation (FIC) Oceania • Rio 2016 Coordination Commission; and Olympian (Modern Pentathlon) Resident of Melbourne, VIC Chairperson, FIC Women’s Commission Chairman, IOC: 2000 Olympic Games Member since 2009 • Tokyo 2020 Coordination; President, Oceania Canoe Association Resident of Sydney, NSW Member, AOC Finance Commission • Juridical; and President, Commonwealth Canoe Federation Member since 2013 Member, AOC Audit Committee • Sport and Law, Commissions Chair, ONOC Women & Sport Commission Chef de Mission, 2016 Australian Olympic Team Director, AOF Limited President, International Council of Arbitration for Sport Deputy Chair, Penrith Whitewater Stadium Member, AOF Audit Committee (ICAS) and Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Director, AOF Limited Member, Australian Centre for Olympic Studies Member, AOC Remuneration & Nominations Committee Chairman, AOC Finance Commission Advisory Committee President, Modern Pentathlon Australia Commissioner, Australian Sports Commission Chairman, Australian Olympic Foundation Limited (AOF) Member, International Modern Pentathlon Union Sport IOe C M mber in Australia for All Commission Chairman, Finance and Risk Committee Australian Sports Member, AOF Investment Advisory Committee Commission Member, Oceania National Olympic Committees JAMES TOMKINS OAM KIMBERLEY CROW BA, LLB (Hons), GDLP Chairman, Yachting Australia High Performance Advisory (ONOC) Executive Olympian () Olympian (Rowing) Board Director, Oceania Foundation 1988, 1992 (1 Gold medal), 1996 (1 Gold medal), 2008, 2012 (1 Silver medal, 1 Bronze medal) Olympic Games Chairman, Shoply Limited Member, Grant Samuel Advisory Board 2000 (1 Bronze medal), 2004 (1 Gold medal), 2008 Olympic Games Resident of Canberra, ACT Chairman, Entellect Limited Chairman, William Inglis & Son Ltd Resident of Melbourne, VIC Member since 2012 Director, Energy Mad Limited Member, Sydney Olympic Park Authority Board Member 2008 – 2012, recommenced 2013 Chair, AOC Athletes’ Commission Director, XPD Soccer Gear Group Limited Member, European Australian Business Council Member, International Olympic Committee Deputy Chairperson, Rowing Australia Athletes’ Commission Australian Advisory Board, Aon Risk Limited Commodore, Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club Vice Presidents Member, IOC Athletes’ Commission Legal Counsel, Basketball ACT (part time) Member, ONOC Executive Lawyer PETER G MONTGOMERY AM, LLB RUSSELL G WITHERS Olympian () Director, AOF Limited NICHOLAS GREEN OAM Resident of Melbourne, VIC 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984 (Captain) Olympic Games Director, Sport Australia Hall of Fame Olympian (Rowing) Member since 2001 Resident of Sydney, NSW Chairman, AOC Audit Committee Secretary General 1992 (1 Gold medal), 1996 (1 Gold medal) Olympic Games Member since 1990 Member, AOC Finance Commission FIONA DE JONG LLB (Hons), BIT, AMP (Harvard) Resident of Melbourne, VIC Member, AOC Finance Commission Director, AOF Limited Resident of Sydney, NSW Member since 2005 Chairman, AOC Remuneration & Nominations Chairman, AOF Audit Committee Committee Member since 2014 Director, AOF Limited Member, AOF Investment Advisory Committee Member, AOC Audit Committee Deputy Chef de Mission, 2016 Australian Olympic Team President, Victorian Olympic Council Chairman, 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd Director, AOF Limited Director, Olympic Winter Institute of Australia Chairman, Julius Patching Foundation Limited Company Director Member, AOF Audit Committee Governor, Centennial Parklands Foundation Board Director, Leadership Victoria Limited Trustee, Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Director, VicHealth Member, AOF Investment Advisory Committee DANIELLE WOODWARD OAM Member, Bond University Alumni Board Inducted Member, Australian Sporting Hall of Fame Inducted General Member, Australian Sporting Olympian (Canoe/Kayak - Slalom) Hall of Fame Member, Bond University Sports Industry Expert Panel Chief Executive Officer, Cycling Australia 1992 (1 Silver medal), 1996, 2000 Olympic Games Solicitor and Company Director Company Director Resident of Melbourne, VIC Member since 2013 Director, AOF Limited Deputy Chef de Mission, 2016 Australian Olympic Team President & Chair, Australian Canoeing Detective, Australian Federal Police

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Chairperson Lauren Mitchell Secretary General KIMBERLEY CROW BA, LLB (Hons), GDLP Gymnastics, Artistic Fiona de Jong LLB (Hons), BIT, AMP (HARVARD) (i) Rowing 2008 Craig Phillips MBA, Dip Teaching (PE) (ii) 2008 Beijing 2012 London 2012 London (1 Silver, 1 Bronze medal) Director, Corporate Services James Tomkins OAM Jocelyn Webb MBA, BEc, CA Deputy Chairperson Rowing Ramone Cooper 1988 Seoul Director, Media and Communications , Moguls 1992 Barcelona (1 Gold medal) Mike Tancred 1996 Atlanta (1 Gold medal) 2010 2000 Sydney (1 Bronze medal) Director, Sport 2004 (1 Gold medal) Fiona de Jong LLB (Hons), BIT, AMP (HARVARD) (iii) Members 2008 Beijing (iv) Lauren Fitzgerald (acting) Alana Boyd Athletics Kenneth Wallace OAM Director, National Fundraising & Community 2008 Beijing Canoe/Kayak Programs 2012 London 2008 Beijing (1 Gold Medal, 1 Bronze medal) James Edwards BA (Leisure Mgt) (v) 2012 London OAM General Manager, Information Technology Swimming Loudy Wiggins Anthony Soulsby MmA Com s 2008 Beijing (2 Bronze medals) Diving 2012 London (1 Gold medal) 1996 Atlanta 2000 Sydney (1 Bronze medal) Steven Hooker OAM 2004 Athens (1 Bronze medal) Athletics 2012 London 2004 Athens 2008 Beijing (1 Gold medal) 2012 London

Lydia Lassila OAM Freestyle Skiing, Aerials 2002 2006 Torino 2010 Vancouver (1 Gold medal) 2014 Sochi (1 Bronze medal)

Anna Meares OAM Cycling 2004 Athens (1 Gold Medal, 1 Bronze medal) 2008 Beijing (1 Silver medal) 2012 London (1 Gold medal, 1 Bronze medal)

(i) Appointed 7 August 2014, commenced 7 October 2014 (ii) Resigned 30 June 2014 (iii) 1 January to 24 March 2014. Parental leave 24 March to 6 October 2014 (iv) Commenced in Acting role 24 March 2014 (v) Director (previous General Manager) effective from 1 January 2015

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Executive Office Commercial Executive Assistant to President Manager, Commercial Pamela Harris Megan Hor B.Com, MEMOS ACT Olympic Council Victorian Olympic Council Coordinator, Commercial President President Secretary General’s Office AM OAM Sheree Coleman BDes Robin Poke Nicholas Green Executive Assistant to Secretary General Secretary (Honorary) Executive Officer Kylie Peake Finance Bruce Coe Warwick Waters Manager, Human Resources Manager, Finance (Commenced 19/01/2015) BFA, CPA Olympic Council Kylie Algie Pauline Sydenham Executive Director President Accountant Gill Brewster MBA, BA, Dip Teaching (Primary) Media & Communications Helen Brownlee OAM Ben Graham BCom, BMath, MAcc, CPA (Retired 10/10/2014) Manager, Media Executive Director Accounts Payable Event Coordinator Julie Dunstan BB us (Tourism) James Edwards B A (Leisure Mgt) Angela Monti Maria Cabeliza Dip Tourism & Event MGT Manager, Digital Media Coordinator Information Technology ANDREW REID B.AppSc (Sp Media), G.Cert (Mktg) Sarah Burston BMA COM S Western Australian Olympic Council IT Administrator Manager, Olympic Education President Ben Troy Queensland Olympic Council Greg Kaeding FRANCES CORDARO B.Ed (HMHE), Grad Cert (EM) (Resigned 01/08/2014) President (Parental leave until 01/01/2016) Executive Director Natalie Cook OAM IT Support Jeff Healy ASHLEIGH KNIGHT BoA C mms (Jour), LLB Keith Chennell Executive Officer (Parental leave replacement commenced 15/01/2015) (Resigned 29/08/2014) Lisa Zoomers Coordinator, Digital Media Administration Office Administrator Melissa MAGINI Annie Kearney B Comm (Jour) Manager, Administration South Australian Olympic Council (Commenced 15/01/2015) Raelene Mair President (Commenced 23/12/2014)

Taya Conomos BoA Pub C m LLB Assistant, Administration Penny Halliday (Resigned 31/12/2014) LISA MILLEN Executive Director (Resigned 05/03/2015) Kirsty Withers Dip Bus Mktg Sport & Operations Events Coordinator A UDITORS & Manager, Games Operations National Fundraising & Community Programs Kellie Snowdon Lisa Sams BA (Sp Mktg) Manager, Athlete & Olympian Services SOLICITORS Events Manager Manager, Sport Services Megan Sissian KristEN Taylor Lauren Fitzgerald Coordinator, National Fundraising & Events (Until 24/03/2014) Julia Cook BBus Tasmanian Olympic Council Auditors Manager, Sport Services President EY Interns Caylie Saunders LLB (Hons), BIR Anthony Edwards Media & Communications Solicitors Manager, Sport Services Lucas Metherall, Phillip Brent, Laura Judd, Executive Officer Allens Linklaters Courtney Allison-Young Sam Rawlings Richard Welsh BBUS Johnson Winter and Slatery Manager, Sport and Youth Programs National Fundraising & Community Programs (Commenced 12/01/2015) Kennedys Jennifer Anson BpA S St, Dip Event Mgt Laura Angus, Lily Vidler Sally Napthali Minter Ellison Project Manager, Sport Commercial (Resigned 09/01/2015) SLATER AND GORDON Robert Vergouw BAppSc (Sports Mgmt) Sanjida Huda Coordinator, Team Operations Sport & Operations Nicole Palmer BA (Human Mvt) Bradley Dean Coordinator, Sport Victorian Olympic Council Gabrielle Masson BSpBus Jarryd Biffin, Josh Whelan

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Patron in Chief The Executive of the Australian Olympic Committee The Olympic Order is Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, MC may confer Life Membership upon any person who has rendered outstanding service to the Olympic Movement Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Sport. the highest honorary Patron award given by the Honorary Life President The Hon Tony Abbott MP SYDNEY B GRANGE AO OBE MVO (deceased) International Olympic Prime Minister of Australia Life Members Committee (IOC) JAMES S W EVE MBE (deceased) It is awarded to “any person who has illustrated the SIR HAROLD ALDERSON MBE (deceased) Olympic ideal through his action, has achieved SIR EDGAR TANNER CBE (deceased) remarkable merit in the sporting world or has rendered outstanding services to the Olympic Movement, either WILLIAM UREN CBE (deceased) through his own achievement or his own contribution HUGH R WEIR CBE OBE (deceased) to the development of sport.”

WILLIAM J YOUNG AM MBE (deceased) The following Australians have been awarded the Olympic Order: JOACK F H WSON OP BE J (deceased)

LUXEWIS L TON CBE OBE (deceased) JOHN BROWN AO MICHAEL EYERS AM

JULIUS L PATCHING AO OBE (deceased) DRAWN F ASER AO MBE BOB LEECE AO

THOMAS BLUE AM BEM (deceased) SYDNEY B GRANGE AO OBE MVO (deceased) MICK O’BRIEN AM

ERIC G MCRAE MBE (deceased) WILLIAM BERGE PHILLIPS OBE (deceased) ROBERT ELPHINSTON OAM

HERBERT K MAXWELL (deceased) JULIUS L PATCHING AO OBE (deceased) MARGARET MCLENNAN

ARTHUR TUNSTALL OP BE J AM MBE NORMAN MAY AM

GEOFFREY J HENKE AO HERB ELLIOTT AC MBE JI OHN F TZGERALD AM (deceased)

PHILLIP W COLES AM MBE SHIRLEY DE LA HUNTY (STRICKLAND) AO MBE (deceased)

R KEVAN GOSPER AO GEOFFREY HENKE AO DI HENRY OAM

JOHN D COATES AC AM HARRY GORDON CMG AM (deceased)

JOHN T DEVITT AM BRIO AN T BIN AM CI ATHER NE FREEMAN OAM

SIR DONALD TRESCOWTHICK AC KBE STEPAN KERKYASHARIAN AO PETER MONTGOMERY AM

PETER G MONTGOMERY AM Prof LOWITJA O’DONOGHUE CBE AC THE HON JOHN HOWARD OM AC (Gold)

MICHAEL V WENDEN AM MBE JOHN D COATES AC (Gold) MARJORIE NELSON (JACKSON) AC CVO MBE

HELEN M BROWNLEE OAM THE HON MICHAEL KNIGHT AO (Gold) K ERRY StoKES AC

R ONALD G HARVEY CVO AM DAVID RICHMOND AO (Gold) PHILLIP COLES AM

J DOUGLAS DONOGHUE AM SANO DY H LLWAY AO KEVAN GOSPER AO

JIM SLOMAN OAM

17 AOC 2014 Annual Report 18 1989 2002 Olympic Diploma RECIPIENTS OF NORMAN MAY AM RINO GROLLO of Merit Order OF MERIT 1990 2003 MICHAEL WINNEKE (deceased) DR JACQUES ROGGE THE Hon GRAHAM RICHARDSON 2005 The Olympic Diploma of Merit was awarded by the IOC The Australian Olympic Committee may confer the Order 1991 ROSS SMITH OAM to individuals with a general reputation for merit and of Merit to a person who, in the opinion of the Executive JOHN STANLEY integrity, and who had been active and efficient in the has achieved remarkable merit in the sporting world, either 2006 service of amateur sport and contributed substantially through his personal achievement or his contribution to DAVID ZUKER OAM THE HON ROD KEMP to the development of the Olympic Movement. It was the development of sport. awarded prior to 1975 and the inception of the Olympic THE HON BOB ELLICOTT QC 1978 1994 Order. THE HON JOHN FAHEY AC BETTY CUTHBERT AM MBE 2008 The Olympic Diploma of Merit was awarded to former THE HON BRUCE BAIRD AM Prime Minister of Australia. HERB ELLIOTT AC MBE TONY CHARLTON AM (deceased) THE HON FRANK SARTOR AO (deceased) SIR Robert Menzies KT AK CH QC (deceased) JOHN DEVITT AM DAVID FORDHAM RODERICK MCGEOCH AO DRAWN F ASER AO MBE BRUCE MCAVANEY OAM ROBERT ELPHINSTON OAM DENNIS GREEN OAM BEM 2009 MARJORIE NELSON (JACKSON) AC CVO MBE 1996 MAX BECK AM

MARLENE MATHEWS AO Dr JEAN ROBERTS JOHN CONDE AO

IOC PIERRE SIR WILLIAM NORTHAM CBE (deceased) GARY PEMBERTON AC ROBERT GERARD AO DE COUBERTIN BILL ROYCROFT OBE (deceased) 1997 2010 MEDAL TOM WIGLEY (deceased) WILF BARKER (deceased) MICHAEL BUSHELL 1980 1999 DAVID CLARKE AO (deceased) DR GEORGE SAUNDERS MBE (deceased) HARRY GORDON CMG AM (deceased) DR JOHN HEWSON AM The Pierre de Coubertin Medal was created by the DORIS MAGEE AM MBE (deceased) JOHN MCINTOSH International Olympic Committee in 1997 and named 2001 after Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern 1981 Dr BRIAN SANDO OAM (deceased) 2012 Olympic Games. The medal pays tribute to people and SHIRLEY DE LA HUNTY (STRICKLAND) AO MBE organisations who, through their teaching, contribute to ROBERT THORNTON Prof PETER FRICKER OAM (deceased) the promotion of Olympism. THE HON MICHAEL KNIGHT AO LINDSAY GAZE OAM 2013 Ronald G Harvey CVO AM was the first Australian SANO DY H LLWAY AO H.E. SHEIKH AHMAD AL-FAHAD AL-SABAH recipient of this award in 2009. 1985 MICHAEL EYERS AM JOHN CALVERT-JONES AM NORMAN GAILEY AM MBE (deceased) JIM SLOMAN OAM G ARY FEnton

1986 MAURICE HOLLAND PETER FOX AM NOEL WILKINSON AM BEM (deceased) DI HENRY OAM ALAN GROVER COLIN COATES DAVID RICHMOND AO DAVID PRINCE OAM

1987 BOB LEECE AO GERRY RYAN OAM A BRIAN CORRIGAN AM MICK O’BRIEN AM 2014 PETER RYAN QPM KENNETH D FITCH AM GINA RINEHART PAUL MCKINNON 1988 LAURIE LAWRENCE Sir DONALD TRESCOWTHICK AC KBE

NORMAN RYDGE AM CBE OBE

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Chairman/President Honorary Secretary/ IOC Members IOC Executive Board Secretary General 1920 – 1944 1920 1894 – 1905 1986 – 1990, 1995 – 1999 James TAYLOR (ii) GEORGE SHAND (Acting) Leonard A CUFF (iii) Executive Board 1990 – 1994, 1999 – 2003 1944 – 1973 1921 – 1924 1905 – 1932 Vice President Sir Harold ALDERSON Oswald G H MERRETT Richard COOMBES R Kevan GOSPER AO MBE 1924 – 1947 1924 – 1944 2009 – 2013 1973 – 1977 James S W EVE MBE James TAYLOR CBE Executive Board Sir Edgar TANNER CBE 1947 – 1973 1933 – 1951 2013 – Present 1977 – 1985 Sir Edgar TANNER CBE Sir Harold LUXTON Vice President Sydney B GRANGE AO John D COATES AC 1973 – 1985 1946 – 1975 OBE MVO Julius L PATCHING AO Hugh R WEIR CBE OBE 1985 – 1990 OBE 1951 – 1974 R Kevan GOSPER AO 1985 – 1993 Lewis LUXTON CBE OBE 1990 – Present Phillip COLES AM 1974 – 1981 John D COATES AC 1993 – 1995 David H McKENZIE AM Perry CROSSWHITE AM 1977 – 2013 1995 – 2001 R Kevan GOSPER AO Craig McLATCHEY OAM 1982 – 2011 2001 – 2004 Phillip COLES AM Robert ELPHINSTON 2000 – 2005 OAM Susan O’NEILL OAM 2005 – 2014 2001 – Present Craig PHILLIPS John D COATES AC 2014 - Present 2013 – Present Fiona DE JONG James TOMKINS OAM

Note: (i) Th e list of office bearers includes the Chairman/President and Honorary Secretary/Secretary General of the Australian Olympic Committee’s predecessor organisations, the Australian Federated Olympic Council (1920) and the Australian Olympic Federation (1921 - 1989). (ii) Ja mes Taylor passed away in 1944 and Sir Harold Alderson served as Acting Chairman until 1947. (iii) Le onard Cuff, originally from New Zealand, represented the interests of Australasia from 1894 until 1905.

21 AOC 2014 Annual Report 22 A USTRALIAN A USTRALIAN TEAMS AT THE TEAMS AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES

General General Olympic Male Female Opening Closing Olympic Male Female Opening Closing Nations Athletes Officials Manager/Chef Gold Silver Bronze Total Nations Athletes Officials Manager/Chef Gold Silver Bronze Total Games Athletes Athletes Flagbearer FlagBearer Games Athletes Athletes Flagbearer FlagBearer de Mission(iv) de Mission(iv) 1896 Athens 14 1 - 1 - - - - 2 - 1 3 1924 Chamonix 16 ------1900 Paris 22 2 - 2 - - - - 2 - 3 5 1928 St Moritz 25 ------1904 12 3 - 3 - - - - - 3 1 4 1932 17 ------St Louis (i) Lake Placid 1908 22 30 (3) - 30 (3) - Henry St Aubyn - William Hill 1 2 1 4 1936 28 1 - 1 ------London (ii) Murray (NZL) Garmisch- Partenkirchen 1912 22 31 (3) - 29 (3) 2 Malcolm - Vicary 2 2 2 6 (ii) Champion (NZL) Horniman 1948 St Moritz 28 ------1920 Antwerp 29 13 1 12 1 George Parker - Horace Bennett - 2 1 3 1952 Oslo 22 9 1 7 2 - - Robert ---- Chisholm 1924 Paris 44 37 5 37 - Edwin Carr - Oswald Merrett 3 1 2 6 1956 Cortina 32 10 3 8 2 - - Robert ---- 1928 46 18 2 14 4 Bobby Pearce - Leslie Duff 1 2 1 4 d’Ampezzo Chisholm Amsterdam 1960 30 31 7 27 4 Vic Ekberg - Donald ---- 1932 37 12 4 8 4 Andrew ‘Boy’ - James Eve 3 1 1 5 Squaw Valley Maclurcan Los Angeles Charlton 1964 Innsbruck 36 6 5 4 2 - - John Wagner - - - - 1936 Berlin 49 33 4 29 4 Edgar ‘Dunc’ - Harold - - 1 1 Gray Alderson 1968 Grenoble 37 3 4 3 - Malcolm Milne - Bruce Dyson - - - - 1948 London 59 77 11 68 9 Les McKay - Edgar Tanner 2 6 5 13 1972 35 4 5 4 - - - Richard Watson - - - - 1952 Helsinki 69 85 12 75 10 Mervyn Wood - Bill Uren 6 2 3 11 1976 Innsbruck 37 8 1 5 3 Colin Coates - Geoff Henke - - - - 1956 67 323 35 277 46 Mervyn Wood - Bill Uren 13 8 14 35 1980 37 10 5 6 4 Robert McIntyre - Geoff Henke - - - - Melbourne Lake Placid 1960 Rome 83 198 31 168 30 Jock Sturrock - Sydney Grange 8 8 6 22 1984 Sarajevo 49 11 5 8 3 Colin Coates - Geoff Henke - - - - 1964 Tokyo 93 253 46 211 42 Ivan Lund Len Curnow 6 2 10 18 1988 Calgary 57 19 14 17 2 Michael - Geoff Henke - - - - Richmond 1968 112 133 35 109 24 Bill Roycroft Eric Pearce Julius Patching 5 7 5 17 Mexico City 1992 60 23 23 16 7 Danny Kah - Geoff Henke - - - - Albertville 1972 Munich 122 173 46 143 30 Dennis Green Michael Julius Patching 8 7 2 17 Wenden 1994 80 27 25 20 7 Kirstie Marshall Kirstie Marshall Geoff Henke - - 1 1 Lillehammer 1976 Montreal 92 186 47 151 35 Raelene Boyle Robert Haigh Jack Howson - 1 4 5 1998 Nagano 72 24 26 16 8 Richard Nizielski Zali Steggall Ian Chesterman - - 1 1 1980 80 124 53 95 29 Denise Boyd & John Sumegi Phillip Coles 2 2 5 9 Moscow (iii) Max Metzker 2002 78 27 25 14 13 Adrian Costa Steven Ian Chesterman 2 - - 2 Salt Lake City Bradbury 1984 140 248 85 174 74 Dean Lukin William 4 8 12 24 Los Angeles Hoffman 2006 Torino 80 40 46 23 17 Alisa Camplin Dale Begg- Ian Chesterman 1 - 1 2 Smith 1988 Seoul 160 261 83 188 73 Debbie John Coates 3 6 5 14 Flintoff-King 2010 82 40 53 20 20 Ian Chesterman 2 1 - 3 Vancouver 1992 172 281 145 188 93 Jenny Donnet Kieren Perkins John Coates 7 9 11 27 Barcelona 2014 Sochi 88 60 88 29 31 David Morris Ian Chesterman - 2 1 3 1996 Atlanta 197 425 220 255 170 Mike McKay John Coates 9 9 23 41 5 3 4 12 2000 Sydney 199 632 374 349 283 Andrew Gaze Ian Thorpe John Coates 16 25 17 58 2004 Athens 201 482 285 274 208 Colin Beashel John Coates 17 16 17 50 2008 Beijing 204 436 318 236 200 James Tomkins Stephanie Rice John Coates 14 15 17 46 (ii) Competed with New Zealand as Australasia. Total figures include New Zealand and figures in brackets are the number of New 2012 London 204 410 319 224 186 Lauren Jackson Malcolm Page Nick Green 7 16 12 35 Zealand athletes. Two New Zealand athletes competing under Australasia won individual medals. These medals contributed to the 141 160 182 483 overall medal tally but are not recorded as Australian medals, and not included in the table. The New Zealand individual medallists were (1908 – athletics bronze) and (1912 – tennis bronze). Notes: (iii) Fi gures do not include several sections of the Team that withdrew over the boycott issue. (The Team totalled 204 athletes and The Olympians Club of Australia defines an Olympian as an athlete who was selected as a member of an Australian Olympic Team and 69 officials when announced. Australia was not represented in equestrian, hockey and yachting.) The two flagbearers at Moscow attended any Olympic or Olympic Winter Games. That definition has been applied in this Annual Report. were to symbolise unity. Australia, like a number of European countries, did not march behind its national flag but that of the International Olympic Committee. (i) Sw immer Francis Gailey who won three silver and one bronze medal at the 1904 St Louis Games was confirmed, in March 2009, as being Australian and not American as the Games records indicate. (iv) Si nce the 1964 Olympic Games the Olympic Charter designation of Chef de Mission has been adopted.

23 AOC 2014 Annual Report 24 A USTRALIAN A USTRALIA’S TEAMS AT THE OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES

1896 - Athens, Greece Rowing Youth Olympic Male Female Opening Closing Chef Nations Athletes Officials Gold Silver Bronze Total Games Athletes Athletes Flagbearer Flagbearer de Mission Athletics Henry ‘Bobby’ Pearce - Single Scull 2010 Singapore 205 100 45 52 48 Liz Parnov - Nick Green 8 15 9 32* Edwin Flack - 800m, 1500m Swimming Clare Dennis - 200m Breaststroke 2014 Nanjing 204 89 52 43 46 Tiana Jessica Susan 5 4 17 26* 1900 - Paris, France Penitani Thornton O’Neill Swimming 13 19 26 58* 1936 - Berlin, Germany Fred Lane - 200m Freestyle, 200m Obstacle Race No gold medals won

Note: 1904 - St Louis, USA 1948 - London, Great Britain * This tally includes medals won in mixed gender and mixed NOC events. No gold medals won Athletics John Winter - High Jump 1908 - London, Great Britain Rowing , Phillip Carmichael, Daniel Mervyn Wood - Single Scull Carroll, Robert Craig, Thomas Griffin, John Hickey, Malcolm McArthur, Arthur McCabe, 1952 - Helsinki, Finland Patrick McCue, Christopher McKivat (captain), Athletics A USTRALIAN Charles McMurtrie, , Thomas Marjorie Jackson - 100m, 200m; TEAMS AT THE Richards, , Frank Bede Smith Shirley Strickland - 80m Hurdles WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES 1912 - Stockholm, Sweden Cycling Swimming Russell Mockridge – 1km Time Trial; Lionel Cox, Russell Mockridge Sarah ‘Fanny’ Durack - 100m Freestyle; - Tandem Cycling Les Boardman, , , Youth Olympic Male Female Opening Closing Chef Nations Athletes Officials Gold Silver Bronze Total Malcolm Champion (NZ) - Men’s 4 x 200m Freestyle Games Athletes Athletes Flagbearer Flagbearer de Mission Swimming Relay John Davies - 200m Breaststroke 2012 Innsbruck 70 13 14 7 6 Greta Small Alex Fitch Alisa Camplin - - 2 2

- - 2 2 1920 - Antwerp, Belgium 1956 - Melbourne, Australia No gold medals won Athletics Betty Cuthbert - 100m, 200m; 1924 - Paris, France Shirley Strickland - 80m Hurdles; Athletics Norma Croker, Betty Cuthbert, Fleur Mellor, Anthony ‘Nick’ Winter - Triple Jump Shirley Strickland - 4 x 100m Relay Diving Cycling Richmond ‘Dick’ Eve - Plain High Dive Ian Browne, Anthony Marchant - Tandem Cycling Swimming Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton - 1500m - 400m Freestyle; Dawn Fraser 1928 - Amsterdam, - 100m Freestyle; Jon Henricks - 100m Freestyle; Rowing Murray Rose - 400m Freestyle, 1500m Freestyle; David Theile - 100m Backstroke; John Devitt, Henry ‘Bobby’ Pearce - Single Scull Jon Henricks, Kevin O’Halloran, Murray Rose - 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay; Lorraine Crapp, Dawn 1932 - Los Angeles, USA Fraser, Faith Leech, - 4 x 100m Cycling Freestyle Relay Edgar ‘Dunc’ Gray – 1km Time Trial

25 AOC 2014 Annual Report 26 1996 - Atlanta, USA Swimming A USTRALIA’S Equestrian Grant Hackett - 1500m Freestyle; SUSAN O’Neill , Andrew Hoy, , - 200m Freestyle; Ian Thorpe - 400m Freestyle; OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS - Three Day Event Team Ashley Callus, Chris Fydler, Michael Klim, Ian (CONT’D) Thorpe, Todd Pearson*, Adam Pine* - 4 x 100m Hockey (Women) Freestyle Relay; Ian Thorpe, Michael Klim, Todd , , , Pearson, William Kirby, Grant Hackett*, , , Clover Daniel Kowalski* - 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay 1960 - Rome, Italy 1980 - Moscow, USSR Maitland, , , Taekwondo Athletics Swimming Jennifer Morris, Jacqueline Pereira, Nova Herb Elliott - 1500m Michelle Ford - 800m Freestyle; Neil Brooks, Peris-Kneebone, , , Lauren Burns – Olympic Flyweight Peter Evans, Mark Kerry, Mark Tonelli Danielle Roche, , Equestrian Water Polo (Women) - 4 x 100m Medley Relay - Three Day Event Individual; Rowing , , Bridgette Neale Lavis, Lawrence Morgan, 1984 - Los Angeles, USA Drew Ginn, Nicholas Green, Michael McKay, Gusterson, Simone Hankin, , WILLIAM Roycroft - Three Day Event Team Athletics James Tomkins - Four; Kate Slatter, Megan Still , Bronwyn Mayer, , Melissa Mills, Debbie Watson, , Glynis Nunn - Heptathlon - Pair Swimming , John Devitt - 100m Freestyle; Dawn Fraser - 100m Cycling Shooting Freestyle; John Konrads - 1500m Freestyle; Michael Grenda, Kevin Nichols, Michael Michael Diamond – Trap; 2002 - Salt Lake City, USA Murray Rose - 400m Freestyle; David Theile Turtur, Dean Woods - 4000m Team Pursuit Russell Mark - Double Trap Freestyle Skiing - 100m Backstroke Swimming Swimming Alisa Camplin - Aerials 1964 - Tokyo, Japan Jon Sieben - 200m Butterfly SUSAN O’Neill - 200m Butterfly; Short Track Speed Skating Kieren Perkins - 1500m Freestyle Athletics Weightlifting Steven Bradbury - 1000m Tennis Betty Cuthbert - 400m Dean Lukin - Super Heavyweight Todd Woodbridge, Mark Woodforde – Doubles 2004 - Athens, Greece Swimming 1988 - Seoul, Korea Cycling Kevin Berry - 200m Butterfly; Dawn Fraser - 100m 2000 - Sydney, Australia Sara Carrigan - Road Race; Ryan Bayley - Sprint, Freestyle; Ian O’Brien - 200m Breaststroke; Robert Athletics Archery ; Graeme Brown, Luke Roberts, Brett Windle - 1500m Freestyle Debbie Flintoff-King - 400m Hurdles Simon Fairweather - Individual Lancaster, Brad McGee, Stephen Wooldridge**, Yachting Hockey (Women) Peter Dawson** - 4000m Team Pursuit; Graeme Athletics William Northam, Peter O’Donnell, Tracy Belbin, Deborah Bowman, Michelle Brown, Stuart O’Grady – Madison; Anna Meares JAMES Sargeant - 5.5 Metre Class Capes, Lee Capes, , Elspeth Cathy Freeman - 400m - 500m Time Trial Clement, Loretta Dorman, Maree Fish, Beach Volleyball Diving 1968 - Mexico City, Mexico Rechelle Hawkes, Lorraine Hillas, Kathleen Natalie Cook, Kerri-Ann Pottharst Chantelle Newbery - 10m Platform Athletics Partridge, Sharon Patmore, Jacqueline Pereira, Sandra Pisani, Kim Small, Liane Tooth Cycling Hockey (Men) Maureen Caird - 80m Hurdles; Ralph Doubell - 800m Swimming Brett Aitken, Scott McGrory - Madison Michael Brennan, Travis Brooks, Dean Butler, Liam de Young, Jamie Dwyer, Nathan Eglington, Duncan Armstrong - 200m Freestyle Equestrian Swimming Troy Elder, Bevan George, Robert Hammond, Lynette McClements - 100m Butterfly; Phillip Dutton, Andrew Hoy, Matthew Ryan, Mark Hickman, Mark Knowles, Brent Livermore, 1992 - Barcelona, Spain Michael Wenden - 100m Freestyle, 200m Freestyle - Three Day Event Team Michael McCann, Stephen Mowlam, Grant Canoe/Kayak Hockey (Women) Schubert, Matthew Wells 1972 - Munich, West Germany Clint Robinson - K1 1000m Kate Allen, Alyson Annan, Lisa Carruthers, Rowing Swimming Cycling Renita Garard, Juliet Haslam, Rechelle Drew Ginn, James Tomkins - Pair Brad Cooper - 400m Freestyle; Shane Gould Kathryn Watt - Road Race Hawkes, , Rachel Imison, Clover - 200m Freestyle, 400m Freestyle, 200m Individual Maitland, Claire Mitchell-Taverner, Jennifer Shooting Medley; Gail Neall - 400m Individual Medley; Equestrian Morris, , Katrina Powell, Angie Suzanne Balogh - Trap Beverley Whitfield - 200m Breaststroke Matthew Ryan - Three Day Event Individual; Skirving, Kate Starre, Swimming Andrew Hoy, Gillian Rolton, Matthew Ryan Yachting Sailing - Three Day Event Team - 100m Freestyle; Grant Hackett Thomas Anderson, John Cuneo, John Shaw Tom King, Mark Turnbull – 470 Class; - 1500m Freestyle; Petria Thomas - 100m Butterfly; - Dragon Class; John Anderson, David Forbes Rowing Jenny Armstrong, – 470 Class Ian Thorpe - 200m Freestyle, 400m Freestyle; - Star Class Peter Antonie, Stephen Hawkins - Double Scull; Jodie Henry, Lisbeth Lenton, Alice Mills, Petria Shooting Andrew Cooper, Nicholas Green, Michael Thomas, * - 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay; 1976 - Montreal, Canada McKay, James Tomkins - Four Michael Diamond - Trap Jodie Henry, Leisel Jones, Giaan Rooney, Petria Thomas, Brooke Hanson*, Alice Mills*, Jessicah No gold medals won Swimming Schipper* - 4 x 100m Medley Relay Kieren Perkins - 1500m Freestyle

27 AOC 2014 Annual Report 28 A USTRALIA’S A USTRALIA’S OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS YOUTH OLYMPIC (CONT’D) CHAMPIONS

2006 - Torino, Italy 2012 – London, Great Britain 2010 Singapore Freestyle Skiing Athletics Athletics Dale Begg-Smith - Moguls Sally Pearson – 100m Hurdles Nicholas Hough – 110m Hurdles Canoe/Kayak Boxing 2008 - Beijing, China Tate Smith, David Smith, Murray Stewart, Damien Hooper – Middleweight Athletics Jacob Clear - K4 1000m Steven Hooker - Pole Vault Canoe/Kayak Cycling Canoe/Kayak Flatwater Jessica Fox – K1 Slalom Anna Meares – Sprint Ken Wallace - K1 500m Hockey (Men) Sailing Diving Daniel Beale, Robert Bell, Mathew Belcher, Malcolm Page – 470 Class; Andrew Butturini, Ryan Edge, Matthew Mitcham - 10m Platform Iain Jensen, Nathan Outteridge – 49er Class; Jake Farrell, Casey Hammond, Rowing Tom Slingsby – Laser Class Jeremy Hayward, Daniel Mathieson, Scott Brennan, David Crawshay - Double Sculls; Swimming Rory Middleton, Luke Noblett, Flynn Ogilvie, Jayshaan Randhawa, Duncan Free, Drew Ginn - Pair , Cate Campbell, , Byron Walton, Jordan Willott, , *, Emily Sailing Oscar Wookey, Dylan Wotherspoon Seebohm*, LISBETH Trickett* - 4 x 100m Freestyle , – 470 Class; relay Swimming Malcolm Page, Nathan Wilmot - 470 Class Nicholas Schafer – 100m Breaststroke; Swimming 2014 Sochi, Russia Emily Selig – 200m Breaststroke; Leisel Jones - 100m Breaststroke; LISBETH Trickett No gold medals won , Emily Selig, Zoe Johnson, - 100m Butterfly; Stephanie Rice - 400m Individual Emma McKeon – 4 x 100m Medley Relay; Medley, 200m Individual Medley; Stephanie Rice, Max Ackermann, Justin James, Nicholas Schafer, Bronte Barratt, Kylie Palmer, Linda MacKenzie, Kenneth To – 4 x 100m Medley Relay Felicity Galvez*, Angie Bainbridge*, Melanie Schlanger*, Lara Davenport* – 4 x 200m 2012 Innsbruck, Austria Freestyle Relay; , Leisel Jones, No gold medals won Jessicah Schipper, LISBETH Trickett, Tarnee White*, Felicity Galvez*, Shayne Reese* 2014 Nanjing, China - 4 x 100m Medley Relay Athletics Triathlon Jessica Thornton - 400m; Emma Snowsill Trae Williams - 8 x 100m Relay (Mixed) Hockey - 5-a-Side (Men) 2010 – Vancouver, Canada Alec Rasmussen, Corey Weyer, Freestyle Skiing Jonathan Bretherton, Mackenzie Warne, Lydia Lassila – Aerials Matthew Bird, Max Hendry, Max Hughes, Nathanael Stewart, Tim Howard Snowboard Torah Bright – Halfpipe Rugby Sevens (Women) Amber Pilley, Brooke Anderson, Caitlin Moran, Dominique du Toit, Kellie Gibson, Laura Waldie, Mackenzie Sadler, Marioulla Belessis, Raecene McGregor, Shenae Ciesiolka, Tayla Stanford, Tiana Penitani Note: Triathlon (Women) 1924 Chamonix to 1992 Albertville Olympic Winter Games Australia did not win any gold medals. Brittany Dutton - Individual * At Barcelona 1992, a system was introduced by which swimmers who swam in the preliminaries of the relays but did not swim in the final were awarded medals if their team won a medal. ** Cy clists who raced in preliminaries but did not race in the medal round, were similarly rewarded if their team won a medal.

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33 AOC 2014 Annual Report 34 Harry was by far one of Australia’s most admired and In 1987 he wrote an essay in Time Australia under the accomplished journalists. When it came to the Olympics, headline: “Where are you, John Ian Wing?” That led to he was without peer. He passed away in Queensland at the identification and ultimate recognition of the the age of 89. anonymous Chinese boy behind the informal closing ceremony at the Melbourne Games, which changed the Harry was 16 when he joined Sydney’s Daily Telegraph closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games forever. as a copy boy. By the time he was 24 he was a war correspondent in Korea and Algeria. He later became When he stopped being an editor, Harry returned to his the editor of the Melbourne Sun and then editor-in-chief passion of covering the Olympic Games starting first with of two major groups, the Herald and Weekly Times and the 1988 Seoul Games right through to London 2012. Queensland Newspapers as well as Chairman of Australian Since 1992 Harry was the Official Historian for the Associated Press (AAP). Australian Olympic Committee. He had the task of In those roles, Harry mentored hundreds of young naming streets and boulevards around the main Sydney Australian journalists. 2000 Olympic arenas and through the Olympic Village. He also helped plan the 2000 Torch Relay. Harry was the From the war zone in Korea he was sent to his first only journalist accredited to cover our two Australian Olympic Games in Helsinki in 1952. That was the start Olympic Games. of a love affair with the Olympic Movement. He helped plan the media facilities for the 1956 Olympic Harry was the doyen of Australian Olympic journalists Games and was a member of the Organising Committee and recognised around the world. He wrote a total of 15 for the 1982 . books including Australia and the Olympic Games published in 1994, The Time of Our Lives covering the In 1999 he was awarded the AOC’s highest award, the 1994-2002 period and his final work - From Athens with Order of Merit and in 2001 he received the International Pride – the official history of the Australian Olympic Olympic Committee’s (IOC) highest honour, the Olympic Movement, 1894-2014, published last year. As a trilogy, Order for his outstanding service to the Olympic they constitute the bible of Olympic publications. Movement. VALE His Olympic involvement included the “Golden era” in the Other awards included in 2002 Australia’s inaugural CMG AM 1950’s and 60s. He chronicled the deeds of such people award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports Journalism HARRY GORDON as Marjorie Jackson, Shirley Strickland, Betty Cuthbert, (conferred by the Australian Sports Commission and the A GREAT AUSTRALIAN Dawn Fraser, Murray Rose and Herb Elliott at the Games National Press Club); in 2003 the Melbourne Press Club of 1952, 1956, 1960 and 1964. presented him with its Lifetime Achievement in Journalism Award, and he was inducted as a Member of the MCG And he was glowing in his tributes to the modern day Media Hall of Fame; in 2006 the International Society of champions, Kieren Perkins, Ian Thorpe, Grant Hackett Olympic Historians honoured him with its ISOH Award - and Cathy Freeman. A distinguished career that spanned the supreme award in its field and the second ever made. In 1956 one of his columns led to the streets in the In 2013 he was inducted into the Melbourne Press Club Melbourne Olympic Village being re-named. They had 70 years ended on 21 January 2015 with Hall of Fame. In his acceptance speech that night been called after famous battles but after his words were Harry said “Journalism provides a most wonderful life quoted in parliament, the names were changed to honour the passing of journalist, foreign of contrasts. Twice I went from battlefields in Korea and Olympic heroes. correspondent, editor, author and Algeria, where people were killing each other, to Olympic After the famous incident in 1956 in which John Landy Games in Helsinki and Rome, where the mood was peace Olympic historian, Harry Gordon. stopped during an Australian mile championship to aid a and good will.” fallen Ron Clarke, he wrote an open letter to Landy in the In 1980, Gordon was made a Companion of the Order Melbourne Sun, explaining that his (Landy’s) action had of St Michael and St George (CMG) for his service to been the “instinctive gesture of a man whose mate is in Journalism in Queensland and in 1993, was made a trouble.” When a huge sculpture was unveiled in Olympic Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his service Park to commemorate Landy’s gesture, the full text of to the community and to the promotion of Australian Harry Gordon’s open letter was incorporated in it, in sport. bronze.

35 AOC 2014 Annual Report 36 2014 Australian Olympic Winter Team Sochi, Russia

The 2014 Australian Olympic Winter later honoured for his achievement Alex Almoukov achieved the best The 2014 Australian Olympic Winter Team was Australia’s largest with 60 by carrying the Australian flag in the ever performance by a male Team members must be commended athletes representing our nation at Closing Ceremony. Team mate and Australian biathlete when he finished on their individual and collective the XXII Olympic Winter Games in defending Olympic Aerial Skiing 45th in the 20km Individual. Other effort to support and encourage one Sochi, Russia. The Games were held champion Lydia Lassila was in Sochi historic bests were John Farrow another. They continued to uphold 7-23 February 2014. to make history. Lydia chose to finishing 17th in the men’s Skeleton, with distinction the values and fine execute a jump in the women’s Belle Brockhoff, eighth in the tradition that goes with being a Under the leadership of Chef de super-final that no other woman in women’s Snowboard Cross and member of an Australian Olympic Mission Ian Chesterman, and behind the history of the sport had attempted Kent Callister, ninth in the men’s Team. With great young talent back-to-back Snowboard Cross in competition, a quad twisting triple Snowboard Halfpipe. demonstrated through this Team, World Champion and Opening somersault. The high degree of the future of winter sport in Australia Ceremony Flag Bearer Alex ‘Chumpy’ Impressive facilities were enjoyed difficulty jump scored her 72.12 is stronger as we head towards Pullin, Australian athletes participated across three Olympic Villages, points and the bronze medal. This PyeongChang 2018. in 10 of the 15 sports on the program together with an Australian Team historical effort has taken the sport including alpine skiing (5 athletes), subsite in Rosa Khutor for Mogul of women’s Aerial Skiing to a whole biathlon (2 athletes), bobsleigh Skiing athletes. The operational new level. Lydia is also the first (6 athletes), cross country skiing elements of these Games were mother to win a Winter Olympic (4 athletes), figure skating executed superbly by the Sochi medal for Australia. (4 athletes), freestyle skiing Organising Committee (Sochi 2014). (21 athletes), luge (1 athlete), A total of 15 top-10 performances The venues were exceptional, short track speed skating (2 athletes) were recorded by Australia’s athletes transport system seamless and skeleton (3 athletes), snowboard during the Sochi Games, a significant Villages in the Mountain and Coastal (11 athletes) and speed skating increase from the nine achieved in clusters first class. The volunteers (1 athlete). Vancouver in 2010. In Moguls, were remarkable, young, polite and Australia had three women and four friendly ambassadors for their men in the top-20, including teenager country. Britt Cox, finishing fifth and Matt The success of this Team could not This was a Graham finishing seventh. In the have been achieved without the new events of Freestyle Skiing – Ski valuable support of the Olympic Team of history , Anna Segal and Russ Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA) Henshaw came agonisingly close to delivering the winter programs and makers medals finishing fourth and eighth nurturing talented winter athletes. respectively. Australia had 27 top 16 Australia won three Olympic medals finishes in Sochi compared to 15 in Gratitude must be expressed for the in Sochi; 2 silver and 1 bronze. Torah Vancouver, and many of these results generous support provided by AOC Bright became Australia’s most were achieved by teenagers and sponsors and suppliers. The 2014 successful female Winter Olympian first-time Olympians. The 2014 Australian Olympic Winter Team by adding a silver medal to her Australian Olympic Winter Team proudly competed in Karbon gold from Vancouver in 2010. In consisted of 31 female competitors, garments and used XTM gloves and Sochi, Bright was the only athlete making it the first Australian Olympic accessories. Karbon and XTM invested to attempt three Snowboard events Team, Summer or Winter, with more considerable time working with at the one Olympic Winter Games: female athletes than male. athletes and coaches on product Slopestyle, Halfpipe and Snowboard research and development to ensure Bobsleigh’s Jana Pittman became Cross. David Morris, Australia’s only our athletes had access to the best the first female Olympian to male Aerial skiier at the Sochi Games technical apparel. Sportscraft, adidas compete in both a Summer and wrote his own piece of Olympic and Blundstone also provided formal Winter Olympic Games. Callum and history by completing a double-full and sporting apparel for the Team. Aimee Watson became the first full-full (quad twisting somersault) in Medical and Physiotherapy supplies siblings to compete at the same the men’s super-final. Morris scored were provided by Elastoplast, Games in Cross Country Skiing. 110.41 points for his jump and was Walsh’s Pharmacy, Athlegen and awarded the silver medal. He was Club Warehouse. Samsung provided mobile communications.

37 AOC 2014 Annual Report 38 SOCHI 2014

THE AOC SPENT 2014 Australian 60 ATHLETES TEAM WON DAVID Olympic Winter Team $ MORRIS won Australia’s first LARGEST EVER 2 1 Olympic medal in mens AUSTRALIAN WINTER TO8.9 PREPARE & SEND OLYMPIC TEAM THE TEAM TO SOCHI aerial skiing

Alpine Skiing Figure Skating Luge Brooklee Han Alexander Ferlazzo TOP 10 Emily Bamford TORAH LYDIA PERFORMANCES Giant Slalom 50th; Slalom DNF (Run 2) Individual 20th (Final) Singles 33rd 1 1 Lavinia Chrystal Brendan Kerry BRIGHT LASSILA Short Track Skating became Australia's most successful Giant Slalom 40th; Slalom 32nd Individual 29th female Winter Olympian MADE Dominic Demschar Gregory Merriman Pierre Boda HISTORY 15 Giant Slalom 39th; Slalom DNF (Run 2) Ice Dancing 20th (Final) 500m 30th First to jump the quad ROSS PERAUDO Danielle O’Brien Deanna Lockett 31 WOMEN twisting triple somersault UP FROM 9 IN Giant Slalom DNF (Run 2); Slalom Ice Dancing 20th (Final) 1000m 9th (Quarterfinal); in competition VANCOUVER 2010 DNF (Run 1) 1500m 26th Freestyle Skiing GRETA SMALL Skeleton Downhill 29th; Giant Slalom 41st; Dale Begg-Smith Slalom 31st; Super Combined 15th; Moguls 25th Michelle (Steele) Mosey Super G DNF Britteny Cox Individual 14th 3 ATHLETES Moguls 5th (Final 3) Lucy Chaffer COMPETED AT THE Biathlon Katya Crema Individual 17th YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES Alexei Almoukov Ski Cross 7th (Small final) John Farrow 10km Sprint 73rd; 20km Individual Matthew Graham Individual 17th 29 MEN 45th Moguls 7th (Final 2) Snowboard Lucy Glanville Anton Grimus A first in 120 years of Australian Olympic history, 15km Individual 78th; 7.5km Sprint Ski Cross 25th Cameron Bolton Sochi 2014 Team has more women than men 1994 FIRST 82nd Sam Hall Snowboard Cross 11th (Small final) WINTER OLYMPIC Moguls 24th Torah Bright - SILVER Bobsleigh Russell Henshaw Halfpipe 2nd (Final); Slopestyle 7th CHAT TO A CHAMP MEDAL WON Duncan Harvey Slopestyle 8th (Final) (Final); Snowboard Cross 18th sessions with athletes 70% OF THE 20 years later we SOCHI TEAM Four-man - Men 22nd; Two-man - Samantha Kennedy-Sim (Quarterfinal) talking live to hundreds of have 12 medals 5 Men 26th Ski Cross 28th Belle Brockhoff Aussie primary school kids WERE ROOKIES LUCAS MATA Scott Kneller Snowboard Cross 8 (Small final) Four-man - Men 22nd Ski Cross 23rd Kent Callister Gareth Nichols Lydia Lassila - BRONZE Halfpipe 9th (Final) Four-man - Men 22nd Aerials 3rd (Final 3) Holly Crawford Jana Pittman David Morris - SILVER Halfpipe 26th NANJING 2014 Two-man - Women 14th Aerials 2nd (Final 3) Jarryd Hughes ASTRID RADJENOVIC Taylah Oneill Snowboard Cross 17th (Quarterfinal) Two-man - Women 14th Moguls 16th (Final 1) NANJING Scott James HOSTED THE AUSTRALIA SENT WHEN Heath Spence Jenny Owens Halfpipe 21st; Slopestyle 16th 204 28 222 89 ATHLETES WOMENS RUGBY 7s Four-man - Men 22nd; Two-man - Ski Cross 12th (Quarterfinal) (Semifinal) NATIONS SPORTS EVENTS won gold there was more than Men 26th Nicole Parks Nathan Johnstone Moguls 15th (Final 1) Halfpipe 13th (Semifinal) 46 43 600,000 Cross Country Skiing Female Male impressions on Laura Peel Stephanie Magiros Phillip Bellingham Aerials 7th (Final 2) Halfpipe 18th (Semifinal) 15km Classic 76th; Sprint Freestyle Danielle Scott Alex Pullin 55th; Team Sprint Classic 21st Aerials 9th (Final 1) Snowboard Cross 13th (Quarterfinal) 13 ATHLETES (40%) 26 MEDALS (Semifinal) Anna Segal Hannah Trigger IN NANJING PREVIOUSLY MILLION Esther Bottomley Slopestyle 4th (Final) Halfpipe 20th COMPETED AT THE AYOF PEOPLE 5 4 17 10km Classic 61st; Sprint Freestyle Amy Sheehan WON Speed Skating 56th Halfpipe 10th (Final) Aimee Watson Brodie Summers Daniel Greig - Speed Skating 10km Classic 63rd; 30km Freestyle Moguls 13th (Final 1) 1000m 22nd; 500m 39th 178 ATHLETES Mass Start 54th Samantha Wells Callum Watson Aerials 18th FROM AYOF 15km Classic 75th; 30km Skiathon Davina Williams In August 2014 80 345 30 & 3 FROM YOG VIDEOS NEWS ITEMS GALLERIES 60th; Sprint Freestyle 85th; Team Halfpipe 15th have gone on to compete Aus Olympic Team Sprint Classic 21st (Semifinal) at the Summer Games Facebook reached on olympics.com.au

39 AOC 2014 Annual Report 40 2014 AUSTRALIAN Youth Olympic TEAM Nanjing, China

The second Youth Olympic Games Jess did a tremendous job supporting A final evening of sports competition (YOG) was successfully staged by the young athletes through their was a true reflection of the Team host city Nanjing, China in August training and competition and providing bond and spirit which was developed. 2014. The 2014 Australian Youth insights as an elite athlete. Jess led Every team member cheered in Olympic Team (AYOT) was proudly the way encouraging AYOT members unison as the gold medal was won represented by 89 athletes (46 to support their fellow team mates after a tense penalty shoot-out in the female and 43 male), who competed and participated in CEP activities. boy’s Hockey final. in 23 sports and supported by 50 The Team won a total of 26 medals: The Closing Ceremony flag bearer coaches and support personnel. 5 gold, 4 silver and 17 bronze, five was announced at the BK Awards Over 13 days 3,800 athletes from of which were won by Australians as Jessica Thornton, gold medallist 204 nations competed in 222 events competing in mixed nations events. in Athletics. Swimming coach Tracey across 28 sports, including 15 events Menzies also spoke to the Team for mixed nations in 12 sports. Sport Gold Silver Bronze urging all athletes to continue with perseverance and persistence. YOG athletes experienced the Athletics 2 3 4 Culture & Education Program (CEP), Boxing 0 0 1 As we departed Nanjing to return to visiting cultural booths, gaining Equestrian 0 0 1 our home ports and farewelled new knowledge on anti-doping, injury Hockey 1 0 0 friends, each Team member took prevention advice, healthy foods and Judo 0 0 1 with them their own memorable cooking and using social media. Rugby 1 0 0 moments of a well-organised YOG, There were also opportunities to Swimming 0 1 9 amazing opening and closing learn from Olympians present as Triathlon 1 0 1 ceremonies and an irrepressible Athlete Role Models (ARM) and Chat Australian Team spirit built on the Total 5 4 17 to a Champ sessions. Australian foundation of the ASPIRE Values. 2004 and 2008 Olympian Patrick Thank you to everyone in Murphy (Swimming) and 2008 Headquarters who prepared and Olympic gold medallist, Emma The Team officials were professional, implemented all the tasks required in Snowsill (Triathlon) were ARM supportive of their athletes and Team executive, media, medical and representatives, providing young focused on training and competition. athlete support services and ensured athletes from all nations with the The support, cooperation and everything was in place to allow the benefit of their experiences. sharing between coaches/managers was satisfying to witness. athletes and coaches to focus on The AYOT benefitted greatly from performance and the YOG the inclusion of 2012 Olympic The healthy cooking classes were experience. silver medallist and 2010 AYOT gold a popular CEP activity along with exploring the cultural booths and medallist, Jessica Fox in her role as Susie O’Neill OAM Young Ambassador. city wall excursions. For athletes who finished competing in the first week Chef de Mission there was a memorable visit to the 2014 Australian Youth Olympic Team twinning school. The visit included a tour of the school led by the young students, performances, cultural activities, playing sports and cooking dumplings.

41 AOC 2014 Annual Report 42 2014 AUSTRALIAN MEDALLISTS Youth Olympic TEAM

Archery Fencing Raecene McGregor Gold Bronze Jessica Sutton Ned Fitzgerald Shenae Ciesiolka Athletics Athletics Nicholas Turner Golf Tayla Stanford Jessica Thornton - 400m; Samantha Geddes - 100m (Women); 8 x 100m Trae Williams - 8 x 100m Relay (Mixed) Relay (Mixed); Athletics Brett Coletta Tiana Penitani Shemaiah James - High Jump (Men); Hockey - 5-a-Side (Men) Alex Hulley Elizabeth Elmassian Sailing Tr ae WiLLIams - 100m (Men) Alec Rasmussen, Corey Weyer, Jonathan Alina Tape Gymnastics - Artistic Elyse Ainsworth Bretherton, Mackenzie Warne, Matthew Bird, Boxing Declan Carruthers Tom Cunich Clay Stephens Max Hendry, Max Hughes, Nathanael Stewart, Caitlin Parker - 75kg (Women) Emily Augustine Shooting Tim Howard Gymnastics - Rhythmic Equestrian (Jumping) Grace Robinson Christopher Summerell Tara Wilkie Rugby Sevens (Women) Jake Hunter - Individual (Open) Jessica Thornton Daniel Clopatofsky Amber Pilley, Brooke Anderson, Caitlin Mo- Gymnastics - Trampoline Judo Jordan Csabi Elise Downing ran, Dominique du Toit, Kellie Gibson, Laura Abbie Watts Naomi De Bruine - Continental Team Competition Joseph Muller Monika Woodhouse Waldie, (Mixed) Matthew Rees Hockey Mackenzie Sadler, Marioulla Belessis, Rae- Swimming cene McGregor, Shenae Ciesiolka, Tayla Stan- Michael Mullett Alec Rasmussen Swimming Ami Matsuo ford, Tiana Penitani Ned Weatherly Corey Weyer Ami Matsuo - 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay (Mixed); Amy Forrester Triathlon (Women) 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay (Women); 4 x 100m Medley Nicholas Andrews Jonathan Bretherton Brianna Throssell Brittany Dutton - Individual Relay (Mixed); 4 x 100m Medley Relay (Women); Nicole Robinson Mackenzie Warne Ella Bond Amy Forrester - 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay (Women); Rachel Pace Matthew Bird Grayson Bell Silver 4 x 100m Medley Relay (Mixed); 4 x 100m Medley Relay Rosie-May Davidson Max Hendry Kyle Chalmers Athletics (Women); Ryan Patterson Max Hughes Nic Groenewald Alex Hulley - Hammer Throw (Women) Brianna Throssell - 100m Butterfly (Women); Samantha Geddes Nathanael Stewart Ned Weatherly, Rachel Pace - 8 x 100m Relay (Mixed); Nicholas Brown 200m Butterfly (Women); 200m Freestyle (Women); Shemaiah James Tim Howard Tay-Leiha Clark - Triple Jump (Women) 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay (Mixed); 4 x 100m Freestyle Table Tennis Tay-Leiha Clark Judo Swimming Relay (Women); 4 x 100m Medley Relay (Mixed); Dominic Huang 4 x 100m Medley Relay (Women); Trae Williams Bryan Jolly Ami Matsuo - 50m Freestyle (Women) Vy Bui Naomi De Bruine Ella Bond - 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay (Women); Badminton Tennis 4 x 100m Medley Relay (Women); Modern Pentathlon Daniel Guda Harry Bourchier Grayson Bell - 4 x 100m Medley Relay (Men); Marina Carrier Joy Lai Marc Polmans 4 x 100m Medley Relay (Mixed) Max Esposito Beach Volleyball Naiktha Bains Kyle Chalmers - 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay (Mixed); Rowing Britt Kendall Priscilla Hon 4 x 100m Medley Relay (Men); 4 x 100m Medley Relay Miller Ferris (Mixed); Phoebe Bell Triathlon Thomas Schramko Nic Groenewald - 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay (Mixed); Boxing Brittany Dutton Tyler Ferris 4 x 100m Medley Relay (Men); Caitlin Parker Jack Van Stekelenburg Rugby - Sevens Nicholas Brown - 100m Butterfly (Men); Satali Tevi-Fuimaono Weightlifting Amber Pilley 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay (Mixed); 4 x 100m Medley Canoe/Kayak - Slalom Aydan McMahon Relay (Men); 4 x 100m Medley Relay (Mixed) Brooke Anderson Angus Thompson Kiana Elliott Caitlin Moran Triathlon Canoe/Kayak - Sprint Dominique du Toit Wrestling - Freestyle Brittany Dutton, Jack Van Stekelenburg - Team Relay (Mixed) Angus Thompson Kellie Gibson Ben Pratt Equestrian - Jumping Laura Waldie Jake Hunter Mackenzie Sadler Marioulla Belessis

43 AOC 2014 Annual Report 44 2015 Pacific 2016 Australian Games Team Olympic Team PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea Reio d JaneIro, Brazil

Preparations for Australia’s participation in the 2015 The AOC continues to work closely with the Rio 2016 2014 marked the start of the qualification process for Pacific Games to be held in Port Moresby 4 – 18 July Organising Committee (Rio 2016) to gain a comprehensive many sports. The AOC has commenced working closely 2015 are underway. understanding of the Games environment in which with NFs to develop fair, open and transparent processes Australian athletes will compete in August 2016. The for the nomination of Australian athletes to the Team. Australia plans to send athletes to participate in 4 sports anticipated Australian Olympic Team size is currently It is anticipated the first members of the 2016 Australian on the program, namely Rugby 7s, Sailing, Taekwondo estimated at 470 athletes competing across 26 sports. Olympic Team will be selected in September 2015 with and Weightlifting. The Australian Team will be led by the majority of the Team selected in July 2016. Olympic sailing gold medallist Malcolm Page OAM, The 2016 Team Executive comprises: appointed as Chef de Mission of the 2015 Australian Dozens of Olympians have come together to assist the Pacific Games Team. Kitty Chiller - Chef de Mission AOC in shaping the Rio 2016 Australian Olympic Team in a series of events being held across the country. The Pacific Games features an extensive cultural Matt Favier - Deputy Chef de Mission program that will offer a special opportunity for our In late 2014 the AOC launched a national event series – Chris Fydler OAM - Deputy Chef de Mission Australian Team to embrace their regional culture, and Road To Rio IGNITE. Aimed to reach over 1,000 athletes interact with athletes from across the region. This event Fiona de Jong - Deputy Chef de Mission and officials, IGNITE is an interactive presentation for the serves as a particularly important step for (from October 2014) wider cohort of athletes and officials selected by their Australian weightlifting athletes, as it will form part of National Federation and is designed to ignite their OAM - Deputy Chef de Mission their qualification process for the 2016 Olympic Games, Danielle Woodward Olympic dream and build on our 120 year Olympic (from February 2015) Rio de Janeiro. history. The AOC continued conducting planning visits in 2014 Over a dozen events are being delivered by Olympians and were joined by Team Leaders and delegates from the for Olympians with a focus on the honour and Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). The focus of these responsibilities of being part of the Australian Olympic visits was to familiarise the leadership and support Team and joining its proud tradition of competing at teams with the host city competition venue layout, every Summer Olympic Games since 1896. Future Australian identify challenges and opportunities and to source “We want complete athletes who are aware of their accommodation and facilities for Games time operations. Olympic Winter Teams responsibilities, who carry themselves with integrity, who In 2014 the AOC secured an Australian Team venue are respectful of their teammates and their competitors, ‘The Edge’. Just 1.3 km from the Olympic Village and and who continue our proud Olympic heritage… the available exclusively to the Australian Olympic Team, Australian way” Kitty Chiller, the 2016 Australian Chef de it is anticipated to be utilised as a high performance Mission said. “We need to play hard but fair, show respect Following the success of the inaugural 2012 Winter hub and facility for athletes to enjoy time away from the and humility, and ensure we are a team that all Australians Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck, the IOC will once Olympic village. can be proud of.” again provide a platform for young athletes of the world to come together and celebrate winter sport and At the completion of the Olympic Games, the Australian IGNITE enables experiences and lessons learned to be Olympism at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. Paralympic Committee (APC) will continue to utilise the delivered in person from inspirational Olympians that facility. This represents one of the many benefits derived comprise the athlete panel. Lillehammer, the city that saw Australia win its first from the collaborative approach adopted by the AOC, The ever inspirational Laurie Lawrence has been a Olympic Winter medal in 1994, will once again host APC and AIS in ‘Campaign Rio’ designed to deliver the constant presence at IGNITE continuing to provide his aspiring Australian winter athletes. From 12 – 21 ‘Best planned; Best prepared; Best performed’ Team at unique motivation to our future Olympians. February 2016, approximately 22 young Australian the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. athletes will compete in an exciting Winter program under the exceptional leadership of Olympic gold Throughout 2014, 27 of the 32 Team Leaders were medallist Alisa Camplin, Chef de Mission of the 2016 appointed to the Team. These individuals provide the Australian Winter Youth Olympic Team. critical link between the AOC and National Federations to ensure a collaborative approach to executing ambitious Five-time Chef de Mission, Ian Chesterman, has once plans for Rio. With this strong management structure in again been appointed as Chef de Mission for the 2018 place the AOC is well placed to achieve its strategic goals Australian Olympic Winter Team. The Korean city of in 2016. PyeongChang will host the XXIII Olympic Winter Games from 9 – 25 February 2018.

45 AOC 2014 Annual Report 46 Olympic Winter PROGRAMS & FUNDING Institute of Australia FOR SPORTS ON THE OLYMPIC PROGRAM

Australia’s winter sport athletes of Sport (AIS) Sport Programs on 30 The end of the 2014 calendar year adidas Medal Incentive Funding including for international • Pa rticipation Subsidy for the AOC’s continued to display their talent June 2014. saw an exciting start to the 2014 - competition, direct support of their contribution to the success of the The AOC continued to provide throughout the 2013 - 14 season, 2018 Olympic quadrennial. OWIA most talented athletes, coaching, Olympic Winter Games in Sochi The administration and operations support directly to likely Olympic culminating at the Sochi Olympic athletes Danielle Scott (aerial skiing) technical support and equipment. team has spent considerable time and Olympic Winter Games • Tr avel Subsidy for attendance Winter Games in February 2014. and Scott James (snowboard A quadrennial budget of $500,000 developing new sport program medallists through the payment of at MEMOS XVII Sessions halfpipe) achieved podium results at exists for this program and a total The Olympic Winter Institute of operation, employment, governance, adidas Medal Incentive Funding • Co ntinental Athlete Support Grant World Cup events in China and USA. of $193,450 was paid to Modern Australia (OWIA), through its policy and AWE reporting (MIF). During 2014, over $1.1 million – Interim Scholarship support for Furthermore, short track speed Pentathlon, Synchronised Swimming, scholarship athletes and staff, documentation specific to the was paid to 129 athletes across 15 Decathlete Cedric Dubler skater Deanna Lockett produced Taekwondo, Fencing and Table supported Australia’s largest ever activities of the OWIA. summer sports, and 3 athletes in the multiple top five performances at Tennis in 2014. Collectively in 2014, 16 Australian Olympic Team at an Olympic Winter winter sports of snowboard and In year one of the 2014-2018 Olympic World Cup events in North America athletes preparing for the Olympic Games. 60 athletes were selected to freestyle skiing. Athletes became quadrennial, the OWIA commenced and Asia. Olympic Solidarity Winter Games in Sochi 2014, the represent Australia across multiple eligible to receive MIF payments by operation of sport programs in the Olympic Games in Rio 2016 and disciplines, including ski slopestyle, Infrastructure Development Update achieving medal winning results at Olympic Solidarity, the development disciplines of Aerial Skiing, Mogul the Olympic Winter Games in snowboard slopestyle and ski Benchmark events throughout 2013, arm of the International Olympic Skiing, Snowboard Cross, Ski Cross The OWIA, through the continued PyeongChang 2018 have benefited halfpipe, all making their debut on in the case of winter sports at the Committee (IOC), provides technical and Short Track Speed Skating. efforts of its Chairman Geoffrey Henke, from support through an Olympic the Olympic program. Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, and financial support for the Athlete Performance Contracts (APC) continues to support the development Solidarity scholarship program. and by receiving deferred MIF development of sport through The 2014 Australian Olympic Team were offered to athletes in sport of infrastructure projects to provide Under these scholarship program payments following successful return programs devised to match specific achieved an equal best medal count programs, replacing the previously world class training facilities to winter athletes are provided with a monthly to national squads after taking a sports needs and priorities. of three Olympic medals. Aerial offered AIS athlete scholarships. sport athletes in Australia. subsidy and air travel assistance to break from competition following the Skiing created Australian Winter Individual APC’s were offered in the During 2014, the AOC and its member support their qualification pathway The international water jump project London 2012 Olympic Games. Olympic history with Lydia Lassila sports of Long Track Speed Skating NFs continued to enjoy the assistance to the Olympic Games and Olympic continues to make progress. A suitable and David Morris attaining the first and Figure Skating. A new model of provided through Olympic Solidarity Winter Games. Olympic Solidarity site has been identified for the International Competition multi medal outcome from a single support was created and offered via the following initiatives: scholarship programs included: construction of the facility at the discipline at the Olympic Winter via an amended APC in recognition Under its Funding for International • Na tional Activities Programs – Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation • Ol ympic Scholarship for Athletes Games. The efforts of the OWIA of the podium performances of Competition program (ICGs), the Centre in Lennox Head, NSW. The Athletics, Diving, Hockey, Ice Racing, “Sochi 2014” Aerial Skiing program staff were focused “Park and Pipe” AOC provided support to winter OWIA is very grateful to the Synchronised Swimming and • Ol ympic Scholarship for Athletes excellent during the Sochi campaign, athletes in both Skiing and National Federations (NFs) to help Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Volleyball “Rio 2016” making it possible for each athlete . offset the costs associated with for their ongoing commitment and • Yo uth Olympic Games (Nanjing to have the very best chance to their respective overseas touring • Wi nter Interim Scholarships The OWIA Annual General Meeting support for the project. Discussions 2014) – 2014 Australian Youth succeed. Aerial Skiing has returned programs. The amount of funding “PyeongChang 2018” in November welcomed AOC continue with NSW State Government Olympic Team Pre-Departure five medals over the past four provided to each winter NF was Secretary General Fiona de Jong and to finalise the remaining funding for Camp The main goal of Olympic Solidarity Olympic Winter Games. based on the number of athletes and New South Wales Institute of Sport this vitally important facility. is to promote the development of officials likely to represent Australia • Te am Support Grant – Rugby Torah Bright became Australia’s best (NSWIS) Chief Executive Officer sport all over the world. The AOC The development of the halfpipe at at the Olympic Winter Games. In the Sevens (Women) performed female Olympic Winter Charles Turner to the OWIA Board. recognises the support and assistance Perisher, NSW is underway. Thanks 2013/14 winter season, the AOC • NOC Administration Support athlete in Sochi, adding a silver medal The OWIA looks forward to working provided by Olympic Solidarity, to funding from the Australian Sports allocated more than $230,000 to to the gold medal she claimed at the with these two outstanding sport • Equipment Grants Oceania National Olympic Committees Commission and a commitment support 156 athletes and officials 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter professionals in the years leading up • Pr omotion of Olympic Values – (ONOC), the AIS, International from Perisher Ski Resort to build and from winter sports under this program. Games. to PyeongChang in 2018. Olympic Education, Culture & Federations and NFs for these maintain the facility, the first and Legacy including 2014 Pierre de programs in 2014. Congratulations to Chef de Mission, The OWIA is sincerely appreciative only Olympic standard halfpipe in Funding for 2016 Australian Olympic Coubertin Awards, ‘ASPIRE School Ian Chesterman for the excellent of the efforts of departing OWIA Australia aims to be operational for Team Preparation Network’, 2014 Olympic Day, ‘Talk management, leadership and Directors, past AOC Secretary the 2015 domestic season. During the 2013 - 2016 quadrennium, with a Champ’, ‘Chat to a Champ’, presentation of the Team in Sochi. General Craig Phillips and AIS Director summer NFs which receive less than and ‘Learn from a Champ’ Matt Favier. Craig in particular Organisational Restructure a total of $100,000 per annum in showed exceptional leadership in the • In ternational Olympic Academy high performance funding from the A restructure of the OWIA development of Australian Winter participation Australian Sports Commission (ASC) administration and sport program Sports during his nine years as an • So chi Games subsidies including and Australian Institute of Sport operations took place in response to OWIA Director, member of the OWIA transport, logistical assistance, (AIS) can access AOC Funding for the changes introduced by Australia’s Audit Committee and member of assistance towards transport and initiatives to assist in preparing their Winning Edge (AWE) strategy and every Olympic Winter Team accommodation for the NOC athletes for the 2016 Olympic Games the cessation of Australian Institute Executive since 1994. President and Secretary General

47 AOC 2014 Annual Report 48 2014 AOC FUNDING PROGRAMS SUMMER SPORTS WINTER SPORTS

Australian Olympic Youth Festival 2013 adidas Medal Incentive Funding adidas Medal Incentive Funding Athletes Officials $ Total $ Quad to Athletes $ Total $ Quad to Athletes 2014 $ Total 2014 $ Quad to Date 2013 2013 2013 Date 2014 2014 Date Alpine Skiing Archery Biathlon Athletics 132 27 375,699 375,699 3 27,500 62,500 Bobsleigh Badminton 48 18 155,951 155,951 Cross Country Skiing Basketball Men 28 9 87,427 87,427 Curling Men Basketball Women 28 9 87,427 87,427 15 90,000 180,000 Curling Women Boxing Figure Skating Canoe 100 28 302,449 302,449 5 40,000 110,000 Freestyle Skiing*** 2 17,500 37,500 Cycling 54 25 186,668 186,668 9 115,000 202,500 Ice Hockey Men Diving 31 17 113,419 113,419 10,000 Ice Hockey Women Equestrian Long Track Speed Skating Fencing Luge Football Men Short Track Speed Skating Football Women Skeleton Golf 48 9 134,685 134,685 2 22,500 22,500 Snowboard*** 1 10,000 73,400 Gymnastics 84 51 318,990 318,990 adidas Medal Incentive Funding 3 27,500 110,900 Handball Men Handball Women International Competition Grants^ (13,125) 237,069 Hockey Men* 64 20 198,483 198,483 28 164,996 285,001 Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA) 1,000,000 1,000,000 Hockey Women* 64 20 198,483 198,483 22 161,817 161,817 Judo 59 13 170,128 170,128 Notes: Modern Pentathlon Rowing** 167 58 531,649 531,649 7 75,000 130,000 * Hockey Men and Women received 2014 MIF and a partial advanced payment of 2015 MIF funds (Men $4,996; Women $1,817). Rugby Sevens 120 34 363,885 363,885 ** Three athletes received deferred MIF payments from 2012; Rowing athletes Kate Hornsey and Sarah Tait reveived $10,000 each Sailing 2 30,000 105,000 and Water Polo athlete Gemma Beadsworth received $7,500. Shooting 70 24 222,111 222,111 *** Freestyle Skiing Aerials and Snowboard MIF will be paid to athletes in 2015. Swimming 136 45 427,682 427,682 18 195,000 395,000 Synchronised Swimming ^ The ICG program for winter sports concluded at the end of the 2013/14 competition season. All anticipated amounts were reflected in the AOC’s 2013 financial year. The 2014 amount reflects an accounting entry to clear any holding amounts from the Table Tennis AOC’s Statement of Financial Position. Taekwondo 1 15,000 15,000 Tennis 2 20,000 20,000 Triathlon 38 20 137,048 137,048 1 7,500 15,000 Volleyball Men Volleyball Women Volleyball Beach Water Polo Men SUMMARY Water Polo Women** 14 137,500 205,000 Weightlifting 43 18 144,136 144,136 Wrestling 36 14 118,144 118,144 Athletes 2014 $ Total 2014 $ Quad to Date adidas Medal Incentive Funding (Summer) 129 1,101.813 1,919,318 Australian Youth Olympic Festival 2013 1350 459 4,274,464 4,274,464 adidas Medal Incentive Funding (Winter) 3 27,500 110,900 adidas Medal Incentive Funding 129 1,101,813 1,919,318 adidas Medal Incentive Funding (Total) 132 1,129,313 2,030,218 2016 Australian Olympic Team Preparation^ 193,450 235,950 2016 Australian Olympic Team Preparation Funding - Funding to 193,450 235,950 NFs (Summer) International Competition Grants (Winter) -13,125 237,069 Olympic Team Preparation Funding (Total) 180,324 473,019 Australian Youth Olympic Festival 2013 (Summer) 4,274,464 Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (Winter) 1,000,000 2,000,000 Total Summer & Winter Program Sports 132 2,309,638 8,772,701

49 AOC 2014 Annual Report 50 Olympic Training Centres

The network of Institutes and Academies of Sport throughout Australia provide a daily training environment and important support services for athletes aspiring to make Australian Olympic Teams. In recognition of their vital contribution these organisations make to elite athletes, the AOC bestows “Olympic Training Centre” status on them. In 2014 the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) joined the Australian Capital Territory Academy of Sport (ACTAS), New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS), Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS), South Australian Sports Institute (SASI), Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS), Western Australia Institute of Sport (WAIS) and Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) as an Olympic Training Centre and together this network provides Australian athletes with access to first-class sports facilities and services. We appreciate the significant contribution this network provides to our Olympic campaigns.

51 AOC 2014 Annual Report 52 Olympians Alumni Indigenous Recognition National Team Appeal NATIONAL FUNDRAISING 2014 saw a rejuvenation of Olympians The AOC is encouraging the Committees and Olympians Clubs across the country. Olympians mobilisation of the Olympic Movement Club of Australia AND COMMUNITY Clubs are an important group and to provide practical support to PROGRAMS offer a unique way for all Olympians Indigenous Australians through sport. ACT to keep up to date with Olympic news In late 2014 the AOC embarked on Marty RAbjohns and reunite with their Olympic establishing long term partnerships President, Olympians Club Australian Olympic Team 18 June 2016. On 21 November the QLD Olympic Champion and fraternities. The focus for 2014, was with organisations including the to facilitate Olympian’s milestone Cathy Freeman Foundation, Appeal Victorian Olympic Council President, Queensland Olympic New South Wales announced it had received a Council Natalie Cook was joined by reunions for Tokyo 1964 and Robert de Castella’s Indigenous John Conde AO As our athletes prepare for the Rio Innsbruck 1964; Los Angeles 1984 Marathon Project (IMP), the donation of $575,000 from former Olympic Champion Mark Stockwell Chair, Team Appeal Committee 2016 Olympic Games, Team Appeal Minister for Sport and Recreation, to Chair Queensland’s Team Appeal and Sarajevo 1984; Lillehammer Commonwealth Government and Committee’s across Australia The Hon Damian Drum MP. Committee. The Committee is set to 1994; Athens 2004, as well as the their dedicated group Recognise. Peter Hadfield OAM commenced planning for major run one major event in Brisbane on Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. President, Olympians Club WA In June, WA’s combined Team Olympian Support corporate events in 2014. The AOC 21 May 2016. SOCs facilitated a number of Appeal continued its support of works in collaboration with State reunions in conjunction with The AOC continues to liaise daily Queensland Australian athletes under Chairman ACT In Canberra, the ACT Olympic Olympic Councils (SOCs) to achieve Olympians Clubs and the AOC. with Olympians, servicing their Mark Stockwell the national target of $7.8 million. In J Barrey Williams, hosting over 700 Council and the AOC have combined The Australian Olympians Alumni needs and facilitating requests from Chair, Team Appeal Committee turn, each SOC mobilises an guests ahead of the Glasgow 2014 strengths to devise a new strategy communications are assisting the people of Australia. extraordinary group of Australia’s Commonwealth Games. and will run one major fundraising Julie McDonald Olympians to keep up to date with business leaders to form Team Appeal event in 2016. The AOC remains committed to President, Olympians Club SA In July, ’s perennial news and events, evident with the Committees in each capital city and being at the service of athletes and corporate supporters, the Quarter The AOC is most grateful for the increase in attendance at Olympians works closely with their respective building a better Australia through South Australia Club, hosted their annual Games generous donations of the State Club events. The AOC launched the State and Territory Governments. sport. Appeal Dinner which, led by long Governments who provide Alumni in late 2013 and distributed Robert Gerard AO standing Chairman Robert Gerard tremendous support to our Australian the inaugural Australian Olympians State by State Chair, Team Appeal Committee attracted 1,000 guests prior to Olympic Teams. annual magazine in February 2014. Leon Gregory Glasgow 2014. The Quarter Club is Each SOC is responsible for raising All funds for The Team Appeal is strengthened President, Olympians Club the fundraising arm of the SA Games The AOC Athlete & Olympian Services funds for the Australian Olympic considerably with the support of our Appeal Committee which raises funds assisted many reunions throughout Team, promoting the Olympic values the Australian respective Committee Chairs in each Tasmania for the Australian Olympic Team, 2014. In particular a reunion through education, supporting state. Our sincere thanks to John Olympic Team Australian Paralympic Team and the organised by the Japanese Olympic Olympians and promoting the Paul Fallon Conde (NSW), Mark Stockwell (QLD), Commonwealth Games Association. Committee (JOC) in honour of the Olympic Movement. It is with the Chair, Team Appeal Committee Robert Gerard (SA), Paul Fallon Appeal are Major corporate events are held 1964 Olympic Games. All Team tremendous support of the SOC (TAS), David Thodey (VIC), Bethanie Kearney annually to support all Teams. The members from the 1964 Australian Presidents, Executive Boards and J Barrey Williams (WA, 2014) and President, Olympians Club directly 2014 events followed an Olympic Team were invited as guests staff that these objectives are met. Richard Court (2015 - present). of the JOC to a reunion in Japan from The SOC support is sincerely applied to announcement by the Premier of Victoria South Australia, the Hon Jay 9 - 11 October. From the 1964 appreciated by the AOC. Olympic Values David Thodey Weatherill MP, donating $330,000 Australian Olympic Team, 16 members preparing and Chair, Team Appeal Committee which started the Team Appeal. Pierre de Coubertin Awards attended. sending the Leon Weigard OAM NSW In August, the Premier of New The launch of a dedicated website to The 61st Kapyla Club Reunion was President, Olympians Club 2016 Australian South Wales launched the Team the AOC’s education program has held on Friday 18 July 2014 at the Appeal at Parliament House, Sydney enabled the Pierre de Coubertin . As always, Olympic Team and announced a donation of Awards, which are traditionally this event was a great reminder of Western Australia $500,000. John Conde, Chair of the administered by the SOCs, to be the Australian spirit, demonstrating J Barrey Williams to Rio NSW Team Appeal Committee centralised and facilitated via a friendship and camaraderie, which Chair, Team Appeal Committee announced Sydney’s first major digital platform. SOCs will continue developed at the Helsinki 1952 Olympic (2014) dinner, ‘One Year To Go’ to be held to co-ordinate their respective state Games and continues to exist today. RICHARD COURT AC Throughout 2014 there were a number programs but the centralisation has There has been significant discussion on 5 August 2015. Chair, Team Appeal Committee of corporate events and several allowed the AOC to assist in new about the Club’s future. It is agreed (2015 - present) launches of Team Appeals in TAS In November, Tasmania geographic areas, including the that the Club’s ethos and pride should respective States. launched their campaign with the Northern Territory. A full report continue. The Kapyla Club members Liane Tooth OAM resurgence of the business and Corporate momentum builds about the Pierre de Coubertin have sought the involvement from President, Olympians Club sporting communities under the Awards can be read on page 63 in across Australia Melbourne 1956 and Rome 1960 guidance of Anthony Edwards, the Education report. Olympians to be included at their VI C In February 2014 during the President Tasmanian Olympic Council functions to boost membership and Sochi Games, Committee Chair and Paul Fallon, Chair, Tasmanian maintain the tradition of the Club. David Thodey, launched the Prime Team Appeal. The Hon Will Hodgman The AOC is fully supportive of this Minister’s 9th Olympic Dinner which MP, Premier of Tasmania has pledged initiative and continues to provide once again will be Australia’s $60,000 towards the Team Appeal. administrative support. largest corporate event to be held on

53 AOC 2014 Annual Report 54 Sponsorship Samsung’s Australian Olympic 24 Team Partners The IOC also welcomed Bridgestone as the newest 2014 Commercial addition to the TOP Program in the category of tyres and rubber products. Bridgestone’s global rights, AUSTRALIAN The 2014 Australian Olympic Winter Team enjoyed an including those with the AOC, will only come into effect unprecedented level of support by marketing Partners as of 2017. OLYMPIC TEAM for an Olympic Winter Games. Partners and suppliers promoted their association with the Team through Servicing and Brand Promotion CAMPAIGN athlete ambassadors, retail point of sale, social media, for Sochi 2014 was recognized by the IOC hospitality and staff engagement opportunities. Of the 60 Sochi Team members, 24 Team members as ‘best in class’ were directly engaged by Team sponsors in their The most significant development of the year concerning promotional campaigns. the commercial attractiveness of the Australian Olympic Team was the announcement of the Seven Network as the Australian Olympic Team Partners were brought Impressions of the Australian Broadcast partner to the Olympic Games until together for working groups prior to the Sochi Games Partner Recognition Ad 2020. This boosted confidence, created discussion and and provided with tool kits to encourage activation 732,000 150 increased the profile of the Olympic Games, with Seven which culminated in a number of digital campaigns. ATHLETES AND OFFICIALS using the mantra ‘the Olympics are coming home to Partners actively leveraged the Team in the lead-up to, OUTFITTED BY Seven’. during and after the Sochi Games, including the following Commercial interest and momentum around the activities: SPORTSCRAFT Australian Olympic Team began to build towards the Partners middle of 2014, with many negotiations under way. 1000 This was a result of the Team’s performance in 2014, Qantas and Coca-Cola supported the Team through their Australians 60 Network Ten’s extensive coverage of the Sochi Olympics, social media campaigns. CoSport enabled friends and the IOC’s announcement of the Seven Network and the families and fans of the Team to access tickets and travelling to 24 on-going work by Sports Marketing and Management, hospitality. The Sochi Games saw just over 1000 the AOC’s Sponsorship and marketing agent. Australians travel to Russia to support the Team with Russia with 24 out of 60 2014 Team members CoSport. Swisse developed an emotive campaign that While a number of partnerships will materialise as Rio conveyed the spirit of the Team. The integrated campaign CoSport utilised by Partners in activation 2016 approaches, a number of significant partners were was across digital, television commercials, print and trade secured in 2014: and featured a number of athletes including Russ • Woo lworths, the fresh food people, have joined the Henshaw, John Farrow, Matt Graham, Deanna Lockett, Sponsor family in the category of supermarket retail Katya Crema, David Morris and Holly Crawford. iSentia and fresh food. Woolworths will also be showing provided the important and timely media monitoring their support as proud partner to the AOC education requirements and infographics to allow our fans to digest program Eat Like a Champ and the Road to Rio Team Team content in a new and exciting way. Samsung ran the barbecues, as well developing an official AOC licensed largest Partner campaign ever seen in Australia around program. an Olympic Winter Games and is now featured as an IOC • Packaged goods global leader Mondelez, the holding case study being used by National Olympic Committees company for iconic brands such as Cadbury and globally. Vegemite, bolstered its previous commitment to the Suppliers Team and has extended its relationship to 2016. As with Woolworths, Mondelez’ deal also includes a Blundstone provided the footwear for the Opening and NEW COMP! Play & Win with XTM licensed merchandise component with their categories Closing Ceremony and enjoyed great mileage from the of chocolate, confectionery, gum, biscuits and spreads. uniform launch featuring five Sochi Olympians. They also Tell us in 25 words or less which Australian found benefit in activating through social media. performance, that did NOT end on the • Australian lifestyle brand Sportscraft also announced hosted a successful client function at the podium, has inspired you the most and why? their support in 2014 as the Official Supplier of the Concierge BT AOC with Olympians, presenting a short film showcasing Opening Ceremony and Formal Uniforms to the 2016 First prize is a fantastic pack from XTM and the AOC’s use of Concierge Business Travel for the Sochi Australian Olympic Team. Sportscraft will be designing there will be two runner-up prizes as well Games. produced incredible images of the symbolic apparel for the seventh time. Getty Images from the AUS Olympic Team. Australian athletes both before and during the Games Email [email protected] and you could which add to the extensive library of images accessible TOP Program win! Entries close on Monday 24th February. to the AOC. XTM ran a fan competition through the AOC The IOC announced the renewal and extension of fan-newsletter and website. Karbon, the supplier of the The winning entry from Comp 1 and the T&Cs Samsung’s TOP partnership until 2020. Samsung has winter Team uniform, sponsored a number of Team and more information here >> extended their product category to include computing members and activated through social campaigns. equipment in addition to wireless communication Karbon also made available for sale a Team replica cap equipment. that was sold online.

55 AOC 2014 Annual Report 56 Sponsorship (CONT’D) THE INSPIRATION OF OUR NATION Partner Events Brand Protection As part of the Partner Network Program, the AOC The AOC faces the increasing challenge of protecting brought Team Partners together in the AOC offices to the Olympic brand. The financing of the Team strongly watch the Snowboard Boarder Cross event live from relies upon the support of our Team partners and thus Sochi. A live feed into the Olympic Village allowed Team every effort is made to protect the AOC’s intellectual Partners to engage directly with Olympians Lydia Lassila property and sponsors rights to exclusively associate and Brittany Cox. Winter Olympians Jo Carter, Shaun with the Team. Boyle and Anthony Dean attended in Sydney creating The education of stakeholders on correct brand use has a truly memorable night. been a focus to ensure that the level of unauthorised use is minimised, most notably at Games time. Brand Licensing Protection is largely lead by the AOC with the Following Sochi, and increased interest generated by tremendous support of Allens Linklaters and SMAM. social media, Karbon produced a Limited Edition 500 The AOC is thankful to its staff and the wider Olympic Team AUS branded caps which were sold online and family for reporting potential unauthorised use. promoted through the AOC’s social media platforms. The AOC participated in the IOC’s worldwide anti-ambush campaign, activating through the AOC website and AOC publications. The campaign was launched three months prior to the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games and continues to run. Though our corporate and Team websites, a notable 732,000 ad impressions were viewed with further exposure to 14,000 people via an e-newsletter. CASE STUDY Samsung’s Partnership with 2014 Australian Olympic Team Samsung Australia described their 2014 campaign as GEAR UP FOR GEAR UP FOR their ‘most successful Olympic campaign ever’. THE OLYMPIC THE OLYMPIC WINTER WINTER Samsung Australia’s campaign was selected by the IOC GAMES GAMES as one of 14 National Olympic Committee sponsors WE ARE PROUD SPONSORS OF THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM. Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin Scotty James Snowboard Cross Snowboard Half Pipe & Slopestyle across the globe on which to develop Olympic Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games FOLLOW US ON @AUSOLYMPICTEAM Tapit to find out what Tapit to find out what activation best practice case studies. inspires Chumpy inspires Scotty This case study will be used around the world as an

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Sochi 2014 The media appreciated the services Ten Chat to a Champ sessions In the two weeks leading up to the The messaging was positive and As well as looking at athlete provided by the professional Team were conducted in Sochi. It was an Games, the Seven Network, the every effort was made to profile biographies, reading news, watching Sochi 2014 was a clear indication in Sochi. Athletes from all sports early start for the athletes, 6.30am Olympic Rights Holder in Australia athletes from all sports. The videos, viewing galleries, learning of the growing media interest in were taken to the main media centre (2.30pm in Australia) and they all covered key Team events such as objective of promoting Australia’s about the sports, downloading Australia in the Olympic Winter in the Mountains, the Gorki Media took part with incredible enthusiasm. the Rugby Sevens Training Camp, current crop of stars and Australia’s education resources and getting Games. The coverage by Network Centre located in Krasnaya Polyana, Primary School children across Team Champ Camp, Flag Bearer rich Olympic history continued the latest schedule and results, fans Ten as the television right’s holder a short distance from the Mountain Australia were fascinated with Russia announcement and airport departure throughout the year. There was a posted over 5,000 heartfelt messages for Australia was a resounding success. Olympic Village for morning media and the fact they could chat live to on its morning shows and in the push to improve the AOC’s education of support and congratulations on The Chef de Mission, Ian Chesterman, conferences. They were also an Olympic athlete. nightly news. material online and the IOC’s the AUS Olympic Team Fan Wall. attended by the Chef de Mission Agenda 2020 reforms was also a created such a positive Team During the Games, the Seven The site was a big hit with athletes, who dealt with any issues within the Nanjing 2014 focus for content. atmosphere for both athletes and Network utilised rights free medallist fans, journalists and industry experts. Team. Medallists were taken from the officials. The co-operation that The media activities in Nanjing were packages produced by the Media Sochi 2014 Team Website It made the finals of the Australian Mountain region to the Network Ten occurred between Team members led by Frances Cordaro as Media Team in its news bulletins and Web Awards, having won the NSW studio in Olympic Park in Sochi for The responsive design (mobile situated in the Mountain and Coastal Director supported by Taya broadcast the IOC Daily Highlights division. live interviews. friendly) website was developed to Villages was refreshing and made the Conomos and three volunteer package on 7Mate at various times showcase Australia’s Olympic winter Samsung utilised the site to advertise experience that extra bit enjoyable. The morning media conferences student interns, Phil Brent, Sam across the country. athletes like never before. The result their domestic activations around the and travel down the mountain to Rawlings and Laura Judd who all did The time difference between Russia was not only more content being Games and leverage their sponsorship Network Ten all required planning an outstanding job. Rio 2016 and Australia made the media task published (184 videos and 674 of the Team. support by Operations staff difficult for all concerned and late With very few working media Media planning continues at speed articles) but importantly more people responsible for transport and drivers. Nanjing 2014 Team website finishing events added to the strain. attending the event, the AOC Media for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. were following the journey of the They are to be commended for the Athletes were coming off the Team generated a large amount of Briefings have been held with the Sochi 2014 Team than any previous The 89 Australian athletes precision of the operation. Athletes mountain after their events and content for the AOC website. This major media organisations who will Olympic Winter Team. representing Australia at the second were delivered to their destinations often down at the bottom of the material was also made available to be sending large media contingents Youth Olympic Games enjoyed their on time. From the launch of the Official chairlift in Rosa Khutor fulfilling National Federation websites. to the Games. AOC Media attended own dedicated mini-website, with the Australian Olympic Team website in media commitments in the early The Team functions for medallists the 2nd World Press Briefing in Rio templates and structure of the 2013 AOC Media was determined to mid-2013 until the end of the Sochi hours of the morning. Athletes were were also a resounding success from de Janeiro and toured the venues Australian Youth Olympic widely publicise the Youth Olympic Games there were over 650,000 always willing to attend media a media point of view. These in the various geographic clusters. Festival re-purposed with a new Games (YOG). Pre-Games publicity unique visitors (people) and 3.5 conferences despite the late hour functions, including the flagbearer The information learned at the World design for this site. included selection announcements, million page views. The number of and the media which comprised all announcement and the uniform Press Briefing has been shared with feature stories, digital media content people viewing the site during the With the help of three outstanding the major newspapers, Australian launch, occurred during breakfast media organisations in Australia. and promotional collateral. three-week competition period was interns there were over 345 articles, television networks and radio television in Australia and all a 275% increase on Vancouver 2010. 80 videos, 30 galleries and detailed stations appreciated the service networks crossed live. As they were Excellent coverage was achieved This result was achieved with a pages on all 28 sports produced for provided by AOC Media. held outside of Olympic venues in the suburban newspapers with combination of quality content, this site. programs such as Channel 7’s some support by key Olympic The efforts of Damian Kelly and Julie appealing feed style responsive Sunrise and Channel 9’s Today Show journalists in major national The focus for the Nanjing 2014 Team Dunstan, Media Liaison Officers design site, a long lead time, search as well as Channel 10’s Wake Up newspapers, such as Nicole Jeffery was to produce varied content. Video (MLOs) in the Mountain Cluster engine optimisation and cross and Sky News had access to the in The Australian. selfies were captured on over half the ensured all media calls proceeded promotion across social media. with a minimum of fuss. They were medallists and their families. Print coverage was also well athletes, video profiles were produced on sports teams, throughout the supported by Peter Henrys. Alice The AOC Media Team, led by Andrew supported by Australian Associated Games live streaming occurred on a Wheeler, the MLO in the Coastal Reid, also did an outstanding job Press (AAP) who allocated a cadet daily basis from the Village. At the Cluster, also ensured that the needs from the Main Press Centre base in journalist to cover and attend the end of the Games a video flash mob of the media were met in that zone the Coastal precinct. Through our Youth Olympic Games. Websites and Social Media was produced. This was on top of the without any inconvienence to the social media platforms this Team With fantastic Australian traditional athlete bios, Australian athletes and their coaches. provided minute by minute updates achievements at the Olympic Winter results, news articles and image on events on Twitter and stories, Games in Sochi, Youth Olympic In all 19 “grassy knoll” interviews galleries. were conducted providing non-rights photographs and video on the AOC Games in Nanjing, and with the long holders with access to the athletes. website olympics.com.au (a more #RoadtoRio well and truly underway, The interest in the Youth Olympic The media covered 16 athlete arrivals detailed report on social media there was plenty of fantastic content Games is slowly growing with 60,000 at the Sochi airport. coverage follows). to publish on the Australian Olympic (Supplied by Around The Rings) people visiting the 2014 Team Committee digital platforms in 2014. website.

59 AOC 2014 Annual Report 60 MNedia A D CommUNICATIONS 650,000 (CONT’D) UNIQUE VISITORS 184 16 10 19 VIDEOS AIRPORT MEDIA “GRASSY KNOLL” ARRIVALS CONFERENCES INTERVIEWS Olympic Education website AOC Media continued this work after achievement for a non-traditional 2.5 MILLION education.olympics.com.au the Nanjing 2014 Games. This is an winter sports nation with a relatively small team. PAGES A dedicated education website was ongoing project assisted by the IOC DEDICATED launched in 2014 coinciding with the Media Library. Nanjing, 2014 VIEWED TOP OLYMPIC 647 start of the 2014 school year and the NEWS ITEMS Further athlete biographies were The peak in the middle of the year ATHLETES Sochi Games. The site promoted the CHANNEL written, with the help of historian came at the Youth Olympic Games with media mentions AOC’s Sochi 2014 Teacher Resources TORAH BRIGHT Bruce Coe. Profiling indigenous in Nanjing. Leading into the Games, by Network TEN and Chat to a Champ sessions. Olympians was also a focus and LYDIA LASSILA selection announcements were ALEX PULLIN plus 8 live streams OLYMPICS.COM.AU The new website is a great tool to continues to be an ongoing project streamed live via Google Hangouts DAVID MORRIS on TENPLAY share news about Olympians in the where more words will be written to build hype and awareness around community, information about the and historical still images sourced the event. Olympic education programs, to enhance athlete profiles and the OVER From the Team Farewell Camp in TOP SPORTS upcoming events, lesson plans historical element of the corporate Sydney and the journey to China, filtered by stage and subject, and website. social media coverage was provided 550 HOURS Olympic education awards. The site of television and online coverage Social Media to give an insight to fans. provides direct contact with teachers (including 300+ live) by and students in schools throughout Sochi 2014 Social platforms were the perfect Rights Holder Network TEN Snowboard Skeleton Australia, no matter how remote. forum for promoting the Nanjing Figure Bobsleigh Freestyle There is no better way to start a Skating Skiing Youth Olympics to the younger Greater promotion of this website year of excitement with fans than demographic of fans. With no and utilisation of its functionality with an Olympic Games. In January, mainstream TV coverage AOC Media WHEN for Olympic Day and Pierre de @AUSOlympicTeam was engaging pointed fans to the live streaming of 5,089 21,000 Coubertin Awards will also ensure with athletes and promoting a lot competition provided by Nanjing posts of support TORAH that registrations will continue to of content across social platforms @AUSOlympicTeam organisers. AOC Media also on the Australian increase. creating a buzz about the Sochi 2014 BRIGHT produced live interviews with Olympic Team MENTIONS ON TWITTER WON SILVER, THE Olympic Winter Games and final Australian athletes on a daily basis Fan Wall (69 million estimated impressions) POST REACHED 389,632 Corporate revitalisation athlete qualifications and selections. corporate.olympics.com.au from the Village – branded AUS Social activity centred on using Olympic Team TV. Following the 2014 Youth Olympic Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Games in Nanjing a revitalisation Google+, YouTube and Storify. The rich unique content produced project for the AOC corporate site Network Ten, journalists and National via #GoAUS had fantastic reach. The @AUSOlympicTeam commenced. The purpose was to Federations also amplified content. biggest post was when the Rugby #GOAUS modernise the design and content Sevens women won Gold, with more It was a remarkable effort from the 5TH MOST USED HASHTAG AMONG structure focussing on the home than 600,000 impressions on small Media Team on the ground in page, key landing pages and to Facebook. Impressively for August NOCS AND ATHLETES IN SOCHI Sochi to give fans around the clock showcase the rich media in more 2014 the Facebook reach of the AUS coverage that included behind the areas of the site. The benefits of all Olympic Team content was 2 million scenes content and comprehensive this work will be seen in early 2015 people. PHOTO OF event coverage, across all disciplines. and it is expected that improved Supporters and fans didn’t miss any As well as everyday social media analytics will show more people are Australians competing by following coverage and engagement with DAVE MORRIS experiencing this content. @AUSOlympicTeam’s live Twitter athletes and other stakeholders there acrobatic move on Olympic rings was Historical Video and Athlete coverage. was a big emphasis on the Seven RETWEETED 249 TIMES 1.1 MILLION Network signing as the Australian Profiles According to the IOC, #GoAUS was AND HAD 156 FAVOURITES tuned in to watch Network TEN’s coverage Broadcast Partner through to 2020. Extensive work occured throughout the fifth most used hashtag among This announcement was the focus 2014 sourcing, editing and publishing NOCs and athletes at Sochi 2014, of 2-years to Rio milestone historical vision and historical images and @AUSOlympicTeam was the celebrations. @AUSOlympicTeam to promote the legacy of Australia fourth “most social national” and the Olympic Games and increase account, based on the number of 1.9+ MILLION the rich content available on the AOC posts on Facebook, Twitter and unique users who saw corporate site and media centre. Instagram. This was a remarkable the @AUSOlympicTeam page or one of its posts FAN BASE GREW 40% WITH MORE THAN 42K NEW FANS

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The IOC Agenda 2020 session was Olympic Day Nanjing – Education Eat like a Champ The AOC travelled to Cape York in Social Media heavily covered by the AOC, with Village Art November and visited Hope Vale School Visits A new program, Eat like a Champ is social posts in support of the session Olympians were invited to Primary School and Djarragun Students were invited to participate nearing completion. It aims to teach around the clock. Olympians were encouraged to participate in Olympic Day through College providing advice on the in the Village Art program. Teachers the benefits of healthy eating to celebrate Olympic Day by visiting social media. Olympians were development of the Club Program The launch of Harry Gordon’s registered with the new Olympic young Australians and their families. a school in their area to share their encouraged to post images about and the PE Curriculum. AOC book From Athens With Pride, education website and coordinated Olympic experience and talk about what physical activity they were The program has attracted education programs were identified achievements from Australian their students to create artwork to the positive impact sport has had on doing on the day or recall their sponsorship from Woolworths. which could be implemented in the athletes at the 2014 Commonwealth hang in the Australian section of the their life. School visits were favourite Olympic moment. schools. The AOC also highlighted Games, and the start of the national Youth Olympic Village. Over 600 Nine lessons have been developed coordinated by the AOC and Olympic sports, which have minimal Road to Rio #IGNITEtheDream series National Federations (NFs) were pieces of artwork from primary which will be provided in a digital Olympians were provided with resources and maximum impact, from November were also important also invited to support Olympic Day schools across Australia were format. Video content has also been Olympic collateral, such as posters, for delivery at the primary schools events warranting extra social online through social media. The NFs received as part of the Nanjing produced featuring Olympians BKs and autograph cards, for the and offered to provide contacts with media attention. were provided the Olympic Day logo Village Art program. talking about the importance of visit. Good coverage in suburban the National Federations and their and encouraged to post a ‘get active’ nutrition as well as cooking their As a result the @AUSOlympicTeam papers was achieved. state counterparts. message. favourite nutritional snacks. social media fan base grew In total, fifteen Olympians, visited At Djarragun, the AOC offered exponentially in 2014, with a total Pierre de Coubertin Awards Indigenous Collaboration eighteen primary schools, sharing to deliver a Talk with a Champ increase of 40% across Facebook, their Olympic stories with In 2014, the Pierre de Coubertin session and invite the school to Twitter, Google+ and Instagram. Cathy Freeman Foundation approximately 2,400 students. The Awards were distributed to 758 participate in the Pierre de Coubertin The AOC arranged for Olympian • 307,625 fans at the start of 2014 AOC thanks Greta Small, Olivia Vivian, secondary students across Australia Awards. Addy Bucek (Sailing – 1992 and Amber Halliday, Steph Magiros, Lucy recognising those who most • 35 5,025 fans at the end of 1996) to attend the Horizons Camp, The CYAAA is soon to be renamed Chaffer, Gareth Nichols, Jane represent the Olympic values. Since Sochi 2014 a peer support/mentoring program ‘Good to Great’ schools and Noel Robinson, Rayoni Nelson, Katya its inception in 1993 the Award has run through the Cathy Freeman Pearson is passionate about • 42 6,170 fans at the end of Crema, Anna Segal, Andrew now been presented to 14,335 Foundation. The students responded implementing the education model Nanjing 2014 McManus, Brooklee Han, David Morris students. well to Bucek and enjoyed her across Australia. The CYAAA is very and Belle Brockhoff for participating. • 428,638 fans at the end of 2014. Pierre de Coubertin (PDC) presentation. excited to work with the AOC. National Sports Museum Academies were hosted by the State Olympic Council’s in Canberra, New Indigenous Strategy Education In a strategic effort to collaborate South Wales, Queensland, Victoria In 2013, the AOC sought to have a with a national sport organisation Learn from a Champ and Tasmania. 2014 was the specific involvement in Australian on the occasion of Olympic Day, inaugural year an annual theme was indigenous communities through its The first collection of the new Learn the AOC approached the National created for the Academies with Olympic education program. from a Champ vignettes have been Sports Museum in Melbourne to students asked to explore ‘Youth and Collaborations were sought with published to the Olympic Education hold an Olympic Day event. It was a the Future of Olympism in the Digital existing organisations which have website, education.olympics.com.au great success. the AOC Media Centre and the AOC World’. Presentation resources were successful partnerships with these YouTube Channel. More than a dozen Olympians from developed to assist SOC’s in communities. a range of sports conducted Q&A exploring this theme. A number of Both organisations were pleased The online video resource features sessions, signed autographs and, Australian Olympians supported with the AOC’s support and have members of the AOC Athletes’ where possible, provided a the events as guest speakers, Award sought to continue the collaboration Commission talking about the highs demonstration of their sport with presenters and Masters of Ceremony. in 2014. and lows of their sporting careers. students from more than 15 Victorian In 2014, for the first time the PDC The short videos are themed on the primary schools. Awards were delivered online via In addition, the AOC had positive ASPIRE Values and are suitable for discussions with the Cape York Olympians who visited the NSM as the Olympic Education website. upper primary school students. Aboriginal Australian Academy part of Olympic Day celebrations Australia wide, teachers were able (CYAAA), led by the esteemed included pole vaulter Steve Hooker, to register their students using the Noel Pearson. marathon great Steve Moneghetti, online registration form. The online Irish distance runner Sonia O’Sullivan format elicited a positive response The discussions with the CYAAA and former Hockeyroo Claire for participating schools and is centred on a collaboration that Mitchell-Taverner. allowing the AOC to have more highlights Australian Olympians in frequent communication about the a positive way to fill the education AOC’s Olympic Education programs. charters of both the AOC and the Cape York Group.

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2014 saw Australians from all walks In sharing this ideal of Olympism 2014 also saw the AOC Athletes’ In April 2014 the Medical Commission use of an expanding online Athlete In June 2014 the Medical Commission of life hooked to the television as our as encompassing more than just a Commission forging closer of the Australian Olympic Committee Management System hosted by the provided comments on the 2015 Winter Olympians took to the ice and result, 15 Olympians visited 18 primary relationships with other stakeholders was reappointed for the term of the Australian Institute of Sport, Draft WADA List of Prohibited snow at the Sochi Games. We were schools on Olympic day to share in the sporting network. Athletes’ quadrennial concluding at the Olympic interventions such as vaccinations Substances and Methods for the inspired by the bravery of Lydia their stories and inspire the next Commission members worked with Games in Rio de Janeiro 2016. and hygiene practices, and the timely AOC to submit to WADA. The revised Lassila in becoming the first woman generation. 33 Summer and ASADA to develop anti-doping dissemination of information to WAD Code and associated The Medical Commission comprises ever to complete a quad twisting Winter Olympians (including one education content, and with AIS athletes and officials. The Olympic International Standards came into Dr David Hughes, as Team Medical triple summersault, the persistence Youth Olympian) signed up for the Personal Excellence to discuss the Team Medical Manual is being updated effect on 1 January 2015. Following a Director for Rio 2016, Wendy of David Morris in becoming a silver mentor program initiated for the priorities and needs of high to contain all operational request from the Australian Podiatry Braybon, as a Standing Member, and medallist (despite being told he 2014 Australian Youth Olympic performance athletes in their daily considerations and this shall be Council, Dr Peter Fricker and Dr Peter Fricker as Chair. The Team wasn’t ever going to make it) and the Team. This mentoring program was training environments. The Athletes’ made available to all medical staff Wendy Braybon were nominated to Medical Director for the 2018 Olympic class of Torah Bright in earning a remarkable success, matching our Commission was also active in and personnel prior to the Games. represent the Medical Commission Winter Games will be appointed to another medal for her Olympic Youth Olympians with experienced providing submissions to the IOC on a process to establish a national the Medical Commission for one The Australian Institute of Sport collection. Britt Cox’s gutsy Olympians across the sporting Agenda 2020 working groups. competency based career Winter Olympiad once the Team has been very supportive of these performance in the Moguls, Anna spectrum. The success of the credentialing framework for podiatry Medical Director is selected. activities. Segal’s valiant fourth in the Slopestyle program has encouraged us to Kimberley Crow in Australia. This work is ongoing. Dr Carolyn Broderick, as Team Medical and Belle Brockhoff in the Snowboard expand it to include our Rio rookies As a part of the preparation for Rio Dr Carolyn Broderick attended the Chairperson Director for the Youth Olympic cross were other noted highlights. in 2016. 2016, Dr David Hughes as Team Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, Games in Nanjing 2014, is invited The entire team, both in their Medical Director has attended the China, in August 2014 as Team The LinkedIn group for Olympian to attend the meetings and present performances on the field of play IOC Advanced Team Physician Medical Director and provided a alumni continued to grow, offering her report on the Youth Olympic and their conduct off it, did Australia Course and IOC World Conference comprehensive report to the Medical networking opportunities for Games. proud. on Prevention of Injury and Illness Commission in early September. Two Olympians of all ages and A Charter for the AOC Medical in Sport, and an international sports physicians and four sports Social media back in Australia was professions. The Athletes’ Commission was developed in May conference on Therapeutic Use physiotherapists accompanied the abuzz recognising the camaraderie Commission have undertaken 2014, outlining the duties and Exemptions. 89 athletes, and the majority of of the Winter folk, and their clear joy considerable work in developing responsibilities of the Medical treatments were medical rather and sportsmanship which was on an athlete transition program to Dr Jane Fitzpatrick, sports Commission. than musculoskeletal. In all, 256 display for all to see. It was a help athletes transition from sport physician and Chief Medical Officer consultations and treatments were wonderful endorsement of the power to the next stage of their lives. Key activities for the Medical for the sport of Biathlon attended provided. The experience of the of sport as source of friendship and Commission in 2014 included the 3rd IOC Periodic Health The Athletes’ Commission was athletes being very positive overall. mateship across national borders. recommendations for the leadership Evaluation Course held in Rome in actively involved in the development personnel for the 2016 Australian June 2014, and has provided a very Future work for the Medical A common topic amongst the AOC and delivery of the Road to Rio Olympic Team. These include Dr comprehensive and useful report Commission includes the finalisation Athletes’ Commission this year was IGNITE series that commenced in Carolyn Broderick as Deputy Medi- which has been made available to of medical appointments for the 2016 how to ensure the public enjoys the 2014. The program has been cal Director, Peter Wells as Head of all Olympic sports. Australian Olympic Team, effective Olympics for all their virtues- not designed to bring together Physical Therapy Services, Dr Greg screening of our athletes, a just the number of medals won (or Olympians (past and present) and The Medical Commission also Cox as Lead Nutritionist and Dietitian, comprehensive education program “lost”). Sport teaches us many things. share the history and tradition of obtained the support of the AOC and Linda Philpot as Team Clinic advising of the risks and preventive It teaches us the value of hard work, wearing the green and gold at an Executive in successfully gaining Administrator. measures to safeguard health, and persistence and how to work in Olympic Games. The sessions have approval from the IOC for the eternal vigilance on the use of teams. It also breaks down cultural enabled our Rio prospects to meet Much work has been done in continued recognition of the medications and supplements. barriers and builds friendships. It is each other, and learn about those considering the risks to optimal Australian Centre for Research into a realm of passion, heightened who have come before them. The performance posed by Rio de Janeiro Injury in Sport and its Prevention Dr Peter Fricker OAM emotion and the place where dreams energy at these sessions has been and strategies have been developed (ACRISP), which is one of only four are made. The Olympic Games is truly exciting for the future of to minimise these risks. High such centres in the world. Professor Chairperson about so much more than gold Australian Olympic Teams. performance workshops have been Caroline Finch, at Federation medals. conducted to promote the measures University in Ballarat, is the Director that will be, and are being, taken to of the Centre and has achieved maximise the opportunities for podium remarkable success, evidenced by performances. These range from an the IOC support for her application. improved screening protocol, the

67 AOC 2014 Annual Report 68 governance practices and reporting itself and reporting in its Corporate • Th e exclusive authority for the following the release of the Governance Statements since 2004. representation and participation Commonwealth Government’s of Australia at the Olympic Games, Compliance with the ASX Best Corporate Law Economic Program Olympic Winter Games, Youth Practice Recommendations (CLERP 9). The Executive further Olympic Games, Winter Youth reviewed its governance practices In some circumstances the ASX Best Olympic Games and Regional CORPORATE and reporting following the release Practice Recommendations Games; of the Australian Stock Exchange are simply not applicable to the AOC • Th e Programs and Funding (ASX) Corporate Governance because it is not a listed entity or, for GOVERNANCE STATEMENT Guidelines for the preparation Principles and Recommendations the reasons explained above, because of the AOC’s Olympic, Olympic (ASX Best Practice Recommendations) it is an incorporated association Winter, Youth Olympic, Winter in 2007 and again in 2010 following and not a company. In every case Youth Olympic and Regional the 2nd edition. The Executive is where there is some divergence (Pacific Games) Teams (the AOC’s All these bodies are required to 3.1 Where this Constitution currently reviewing the 3rd edition from the ASX Recommendations the Teams); AOC APPROACH comply with the Olympic Charter is inconsistent with a rule, issued in March 2014, which for Executive’s approach is to ensure full TO CORPORATE which serves three main purposes: regulation or directive of the entities with a 31 December balance compliance with all Australian legal • Th e Team Membership Agreements IOC, the latter will prevail, and date will be applied to measure their requirements and the Olympic for athletes and officials for the (a) as a basic instrument of this Constitution, to the extent GOVERNANCE constitutional nature, it sets governance practices commencing Charter. AOC’s Teams*; of the inconsistency, will be with the financial year ending forth the Fundamental • Th e appointment of the invalid. 31 December 2015. The Executive Framework and Approach to Principles and essential values Chefs de Mission and Team Corporate Governance and of Olympism; 28.2 Amendments to the Whilst these ASX Best Practice Membership and Expertise of the Executives of the AOC’s Teams Constitution, certified as true Recommendations are for companies Executive and the delegation of powers, Responsibility (b) se rves as Statutes for copies by the President and the IOC, and and other types of entitites listed The Executive has a broad range responsibilities and functions to This statement sets out the key Secretary General, will be on the ASX, the Executive considers of relevant skills, experience and them; corporate governance principles (c) defines the main reciprocal submitted to the IOC with a that by following them it can achieve expertise to meet its objectives. • Th e Nomination Criteria of National adopted by the AOC and reflects the rights and obligations of the request for approval. the best possible governance outcomes The composition of the current Federations and determining the corporate governance policies and IOC, IFs, NOCs and OCOGs. and meet the expectations of member Over the last 20 years the AOC has Executive with details of each Selection Criteria for membership procedures followed in the financial National Federations and external For NOCs, there is a procedure in adopted a suite of by-laws, rules, member’s qualifications, current of the AOC’s Teams; period ended 31 December 2014. stakeholders, including sponsors, the following By-Law to Rules 27 programs and funding guidelines, occupation, experience and special Government and the public. The AOC Executive (Executive) and 28 of the Olympic Charter for a code of conduct and charters for responsibilities is set out in this • Th e Strategic* and Operational Plans for the AOC’s Teams; accepts the phrase “corporate their recognition and continuing its various commissions and The ASX Best Practice Annual Report. governance” to describe “the recognition and with which they committees. Recommendations recognise that Role and Responsibility of the • En suring that all staff and framework of rules, relationships, must comply: The Olympic Charter, AOC different entities may legitimately Executive members of the AOC Executive, systems and processes within and adopt different governance practices, Commissions, Committees and 1.3 Th e approval of an (NOC) Constitution and these other rules by which authority is exercised based on a range of factors, including The Executive has overall applicant’s statutes by the IOC by which the AOC is governed and to the extent applicable, Team and controlled within corporations. their size, complexity, history and responsibility for the power, Executive Board is a condition operates are all available along with Members, have made a It encompasses the mechanisms corporate culture. For that reason, management and control of the for recognition. The same Annual Reports and Financial Statutory Declaration regarding by which companies, and those in they are not mandatory and do not AOC. The Executive’s condition applies to any Statements on the AOC website Anti-Doping matters and control, are held to account.” (Justice seek to prescribe the corporate responsibilities include: subsequent change or (olympics.com.au). obtained satisfactory “Working Owen in the HIH Royal Commission, governance practices that a amendment to the statutes of • De veloping, promoting and with Children” clearance if their role The Failure of HIH Insurance Since being awarded the 2000 listed entity must adopt. This is an NOC. Such statutes shall, protecting the Olympic Movement requires contact with children; Volume 1: A Corporate Collapse Olympic Games in 1993 the AOC fundamentally a matter for each at all times, comply with the in Australia; • The AOC Privacy Policy*; and Its Lessons, Commonwealth of has neither sought nor received any board of directors or executive to Olympic Charter to which Australia, April 2003 at page xxxiv). Commonwealth Government funding. determine as the body responsible • Th e appointment of the they must refer expressly. If • The AOC Code of Conduct; The AOC is independent of the for managing the affairs of the Commissions and Committees of The Executive is committed to there is any doubt as to the Australian Government and its company or, in the case of the the Executive and the delegation • En suring there are adequate achieving and demonstrating high signification or interpretation Australian Sports Commission (ASC) AOC, incorporated association’s of powers, responsibilities and internal controls and ethical standards of corporate governance. of the statutes of an NOC, and at liberty to determine its operations and activities. It is the functions to them; standards of behaviour and they or if there is a contradiction The Olympic Charter remains the approach to corporate governance board of directors or executive that comply with the IOC Code of between such statutes and • Ma king such by-Laws as are basis for the framework of rules without reference to the ASC and has the duty to exercise due care Ethics, and the AOC Code of the Olympic Charter, the latter necessary and convenient to give governing the members of the its recommendations to National and diligence and ensure that it has Conduct for the Executive and takes precedence. effect to the AOC Constitution. Olympic Movement, namely the Federations (NFs) (of which the Commissions; appropriate governance These currently comprise the: International Olympic Committee This IOC requirement runs counter to AOC is not one) in this regard. While arrangements in place. • Ev aluating performance and (IOC), International Federations (IFs) the principle of national sovereignty independent, the AOC cooperates - AOC Anti-Doping By-Law* Under the ASX Best Practice determining the remuneration and National Olympic Committees which underpins the Corporations with the ASC, Australian Institute of Recommendations, if a board of - AOC National Federation of paid officers, senior staff and (NOCs) as well as the Organising Act 2001 (Cth) and is an obstacle to Sport, Australian Sports Anti-Doping a listed entity considers that a Commercial Activities consultants; Committees for the Olympic Games the AOC incorporating as a company. Authority (ASADA) and various recommendation is not appropriate By-Law*; (OCOGs). This is why the AOC remains Government departments including • En suring the significant risks facing to its particular circumstances, it is incorporated as an association under Health, Indigenous Affairs, Education - AOC Ethical Behaviour the AOC have been identified and entitled not to adopt it. If it does so, the Associations Incorporation and Foreign Affairs and Trade in By-Law*; that appropriate and adequate however, it must explain why it has Reform Act 2012 (and Regulations) delivering its programs. control monitoring and reporting not adopted the - National Federation Athletes’ of Victoria and the AOC Constitution mechanisms are in place; In 2003, the Executive undertook recommendation – the “if not, why Commission By-Law*; must include the following clauses: an exhaustive review of its not” approach and this is how the AOC has been measuring

69 AOC 2014 Annual Report 70 • Gu iding the agenda and conduct The ASX 2010 Best Practice Livingstone (Board member, of Executive meetings; Recommendations define Swimming) and Danielle Woodward independent to mean: (President, Canoeing). Notably, they • Pr omoting constructive and are all Olympians and bring this most respectful relations between the “independent of management valuable experience and perspective Executive and the members of the and free of any business or other to their roles as Executive members. AOC, the IOC, management and relationship that could materially CORPORATE Executive members themselves; To the extent that Executive member, interfere with – or could Ian Chesterman is a member of the • Pr oviding direction to the Secretary reasonably be perceived to GOVERNANCE STATEMENT Board of Directors of the Olympic General and senior management materially interfere with – the Winter Institute of Australia Limited (CONT’D) between meetings of the Executive; exercise of their unfettered and (OWIA), which receives annual independent judgment”. • Pr oviding high level direction to the funding from the AOC, he is not AOC’s exclusive sponsorship, independent. As a six-times Chef de • Ensuring the integrity of AOC Size and Composition of the will be a member of the Executive. To the extent that two members of marketing and licensing agent, Mission of Australian Olympic Winter Policies including the adoption Executive James Tomkins is a member of the the Executive are members by of appropriate policies and Executive by virtue of being an IOC Sports Marketing and Management Teams, there are great benefits for The names of the Executive in virtue of their membership of the procedures governing Harassment, Member. Pty Ltd between meetings of the both the AOC and the OWIA in him office at the date of this report are IOC, they are not independent. This Discrimination, Bullying & Vilification, Executive; serving on both. set out in this Annual Report. The elected members of the requirement of the Olympic Charter recruitment, training, remuneration Executive other than the • Re presenting the Executive applies to the two Australian IOC To the extent that the Chairperson and succession planning; The size and composition of the Chairperson of the Athletes’ and the AOC in their external Members, John Coates and James of the Athletes’ Commission, Kim Executive are prescribed in the • The quadrennium and annual Commission and James Tomkins relationships within the Olympic Tomkins. In the case of John Coates, Crow, is elected by the Athletes’ Constitution and must be in budgets of the AOC; hold office until the conclusion of Movement and at high level with he was elected by the AOC Annual Commission and the Chairperson compliance with the Olympic the Annual General Meeting first the Commonwealth, State and General Meeting as President. In and other members of the Athletes’ • Th e full-year financial statements Charter. convened after the Olympic Games Territory Governments, ASC, the the case of James Tomkins, he was Commission may receive Medal of the AOC; and The Constitution prescribes that the next succeeding their election. Australian Paralympic Committee, elected by the athletes from all Incentive Funding and other • Mo nitoring financial performance Executive of the AOC will be: The Chairperson of the Athletes’ the Australian Commonwealth NOCs voting during the 2012 London support from the AOC, they are not against such programs and Commission holds office until the Games Association, Olympic Olympic Games. independent. As a current athlete • Th e President, who will be elected broadcast rights’ holders, (and lawyer) there are great benefits budgets. conclusion of the day of the Closing To the extent that the President, by those members entitled to vote worldwide and national sponsors, for the Athletes’ Commission and Ceremony of the next succeeding Vice Presidents and other at the Annual General Meeting first other private and government Executive in her serving on both. * in the interests of full transparency Olympic Games or Olympic Winter members of the Executive, other held after an Olympic Games; organisations and the media; these documents marked * are Games after which they were than the Secretary General and Kim Crow is also a member of the available on the AOC website • Tw o Vice-Presidents, who will be elected. The members of the IOC • Pr eserving the autonomy of the Chairperson of the Athletes’ Athletes’ Commission of Rowing olympics.com.au elected by those members entitled hold office whilst and for so long as the AOC; Commission, are nominated Australia and to this extent her to vote at the Annual General they satisfy the conditions attaching for election by either National membership of the AOC is not • Se curing the enjoyment of the Members of the Executive are Meeting first held after an Olympic to their membership of the IOC. Federations, which nominate athletes independent. She is able to share her rights and freedoms set forth in required to undertake a Games; for membership of the AOC’s teams experience on each of these bodies All elected members of the current the Olympic Charter and the AOC comprehensive induction program, and in some cases receive funding for the benefit of the other. • Th e members of the IOC who are Executive other than the Chairperson Constitution without discrimination which includes outlining their roles from the AOC and whose athletes citizens of Australia; of the Athletes’ Commission and of any kind, such as race, colour, Notwithstanding the above and responsibilities and other may be entitled to Medal Incentive James Tomkins were the subject of sex, sexual orientation, language, explanations, members of the information about the AOC. • Se ven members elected from Funding, or State Olympic Councils, an election at the Annual General religion, political or other opinion, Executive have legal and equitable those nominated by the National which receive funding from the AOC, Responsibility for the day-to-day Meeting held in May 2013. All national or social origin, property, duties not to allow any sporting, Federations of sports on the they are not independent. management and administration elected member positions except business or other relationships to Olympic program, which election birth or other status; and of the AOC is delegated by the for the Chairperson of the Athletes’ Vice President Helen Brownlee and materially interfere with the exercise will be at the Annual General • En suring the AOC will never Executive to the Secretary General, Commission will be subject to an Executive member Nick Green of their unfettered and independent Meeting of the AOC first convened associate itself with any who serves as its chief election at the Annual General are Presidents of the NSW and judgement. Clause 15 of the AOC after an Olympic Games; undertaking which would be in administrative and financial official. Meeting to be held in May 2017. Victorian Olympic Councils Constitution provides that: conflict with the Fundamental • Th e Secretary General, who will be respectively which receive funding The Secretary General manages The Role of the President Principles of the Olympic 15.1 Each member of the appointed by the Executive and will from the AOC and to this extent, the AOC in accordance with the Movement adopted by the IOC and Executive will not represent be a non-voting ex-officio member The Constitution of the AOC they are not independent. programs, strategies, budgets and codified in the Olympic Charter and any particular body or sport unless he/she is so entitled to vote prescribes that the President will Conversely, like all State Olympic delegations determined by the the AOC Constitution. and will represent the Olympic by virtue of fulfilling any other represent the AOC and will preside Councils, these Councils are charged Executive. Movement at large. position within the Executive; and over (that is, chair) each meeting of Executive Independence with raising significant funds for the The Secretary of the AOC as the Committee or the Executive. AOC’s 2016 Olympic Team Appeal The Executive will propose further • Th e Chairperson and Deputy ASX 2010 Best Practice required under the provisions and there is a commonality of emphasising and codifying Executive Chairperson of the Athletes’ In the absence of the President Recommendations require that of the Victorian Associations purpose in them serving on both the members’ duties in this regard by the Commission, who will be elected or under his delegation the two a majority of the Executive be Incorporation Reform Act (2012), if Executive and their State Olympic addition of the following clauses (new by the Athletes’ Commission. Vice-Presidents will carry out the independent. not the Secretary General, reports Council. numbering) to the AOC Constitution However, where an Australian functions of the President. to the Secretary General and is On the other hand, the Olympic at the 2015 AOC Annual General citizen is a member of the IOC To the extent that four members also accountable to the Executive, The President’s role includes: Charter requires that the voting Meeting: by virtue of being elected to the of the Executive hold office with through the President, on matters of majority of an NOC in general IOC Athletes’ Commission, as is • Pr oviding leadership to the or are employed by member 16.9 Ex ecutive members must administration and compliance. meeting and of its Executive shall currently the case with James Executive and to the AOC; National Federations, they are not exercise their powers and Tomkins, only the Chairperson of consist of the votes cast by the • En suring efficient organisation and independent. They are Kitty Chiller discharge their duties with the Athletes’ Commission will be a National Federations of the sports on conduct of the Executive including (President, Modern Pentathlon), reasonable care and member of the Executive, or if the the Olympic program (the National all aspects of corporate governance; Nick Green (CEO, Cycling), Nicole diligence. Chairperson is also the IOC member, Federations) or their representatives. then only the Deputy Chairperson

71 AOC 2014 Annual Report 72 which is available on the AOC member who has a personal In addition, the following question website olympics.com.au and interest or direct or indirect is included as an agenda item includes the following pecuniary interest in the matter and asked by the Chairman at the requirements: to which the disclosure relates commencement of all Executive and will not: Commission meetings: (a) Me mbers must not use their position as members of the i. be present during any “Is any member aware of any CORPORATE Executive or a Commission deliberation of the Executive related party matter not previously for personal reward or for the purposes of making reported to the Audit Committee GOVERNANCE STATEMENT advantage to the detriment the determination; or or Executive or any conflict of of the AOC. (As indicated (CONT’D) ii. take part in the making interest (that is, of a personal above, it is proposed that this by the Executive of the interest or direct or indirect requirement be codified determination. pecuniary interest) in any matter as Clause 16.11 in the AOC 16.10 Executive members must 20.1 Every Executive member “The Olympic Parties or their being considered by this meeting Constitution). (e) Me mbers are not permitted exercise their powers and and Secretary must keep representatives shall not, directly which should now be reported or to make improper use of discharge their duties: the transactions, whether or indirectly, solicit, accept or (b) A member who has a disclosed and addressed under information acquired by complete or incomplete; offer any form of remuneration or personal interest or direct the IOC Code of Ethics or the AOC (a) in good faith in the best virtue of their position as financial affairs and state of commission, nor any concealed or indirect pecuniary interest Code of Conduct?” interests of the members of the Executive accounts; and, information benefit or service of any nature, in a matter being considered Committee; and or Commissions or to gain, which is confidential or connected with the organisation of by the Executive or Meetings of the Executive and their directly or indirectly, an (b) for a proper purpose. generated for internal the Olympic Games.” Commission (as the case Conduct advantage for themselves management purposes of the may be) must, as soon as 16.11 Ex ecutive members and or for any other person or The Executive currently holds not Committee confidential unless The AOC interprets this to mean in possible after the relevant former Executive members to cause detriment to the less than four scheduled meetings required to disclose them: particular, that no elected or ex facts have come to the must not make improper use AOC. This duty precludes per year. The agenda for scheduled officio member of the Executive or of member’s knowledge, make of - (1) in the course of duties members from breaching the Executive meetings incorporates any Committee or Commission or staff full disclosure of the nature as an officer of the confidentiality of the affairs of standing items including the (a) their position; or member or consultants of the AOC of the interest at a meeting of Committee; the AOC and from misusing President’s and Secretary General’s are in any way authorised to receive the Executive or Commission (b) information acquired by information obtained by reports, financial reports, Committee (2) by the Executive or the any advantage or remuneration (as the case may be). (As virtue of holding their virtue of their office and from reports, strategic matters, Committee in general of any nature connected with the indicated above, it is proposed position acting without the proper governance and compliance. Senior meeting; or organisation of the Olympic Games that this requirement be authority of the Executive. (As Management may be invited to attend so as to gain an advantage for or from a candidature to host codified as Clauses 18.1 and (3) by law. indicated above, if Clauses Executive meetings and are regularly themselves or any other person or to the Olympic Games unless under 18.2 in the AOC Constitution). 20.1 and 20.2 are adopted, cause detriment to the Committee. 20.2 Th e Executive may require arrangements approved by the IOC involved in Executive discussions. (c) A disclosure under paragraph these requirements will be an Executive member, and the AOC. The number of Executive and 16.12 In addition to any duties (b) will be recorded in the reinforced). Secretary, auditor, trustee Commission meetings held during imposed by this Constitution, Rule B.4 of the Code provides that: minutes of the meeting of the committee or commission (f) Me mbers are required to the year and the attendance record a committee member must Executive or the Commission member or other person exercise a reasonable degree of the AOC Executive are set out in perform any other duties “The Olympic Parties shall respect (as the case may be) and the engaged by the Committee of care and diligence in the the Notes to the Financial Statements. imposed from time to time the Rules Concerning Conflicts of member must not, unless the to sign a confidentiality exercise of their powers and by resolution at a general Interests Affecting the Behaviour of President or the Executive undertaking consistent with discharge of their duties. In Succession Planning meeting. Olympic Parties.” otherwise determines: this Constitution. An Executive addition, they are expected As the method of electing the 18.1 An Executive member who has member or Secretary must do i. be present during any to exhibit honesty, loyalty and The AOC also requires that in the Executive (other than the AOC a material personal interest so if required by the Executive. deliberation of the Executive candour in their relationships case of an elected or ex officio Secretary General) is ultimately in a matter being considered or the Commission (as the with the AOC and with each Avoidance of Conflicts of member of the Executive or of any prescribed by the Olympic Charter, at an Executive meeting case may be); or other. A member has an Interest by a Member of the Committee or Commission or of the Executive cannot plan the must disclose the nature and obligation to be independent succession of its own members. Executive any staff member or consultant of ii. take any part in any extent of that interest to the in judgment and actions and the AOC, the AOC Executive must decision of the Executive Executive. The IOC Ethics Commission take all reasonable steps to be The Remuneration and Nominations also be informed and it will take or Commission (as the case is charged with developing a satisfied as to the soundness Committee is responsible for 18.2 The Executive member: appropriate measures. may be); framework of ethical principles, of all decisions taken by the succession planning for the Secretary General and other members of (1) must not be present including a Code of Ethics, based The AOC is an association with respect to that matter. Executive. (As indicated the senior management team. The while the matter is being upon the values and principles incorporated under the Associations (If Clauses 18.1 and 18.2 are adopted above, if Clause 16.9 is objective of the AOC succession considered at the enshrined in the Olympic Charter. Incorporation Reform Act 2012 of as proposed, the President, adopted, these duties and planning process is to assess the mix meeting; and The IOC Code of Ethics is available on the State of Victoria and is precluded Executive or Chair of Commissions obligations will be reinforced). of skills, experience and diversity the AOC website olympics.com.au. by that Act from trading or securing will no longer have the discretion (2) must not vote on the Members of the Executive or required to ensure succession plans The AOC and the elected, and ex pecuniary profit for its members. to permit any such member to be matter. Commission are required to for senior management positions are officio members of the Executive and Pursuant to the Olympic Charter, present during any such deliberations disclose potential conflicts of interest in place. 18.3 Clauses 18.1 and 18.2 do not of any Committee or Commission the mission of the AOC is to develop or to take part in any such decisions). by maintaining and providing up apply to a material personal of the AOC and staff members and and protect the Olympic Movement The Remuneration and Nominations (d) Fo r the purposes of the to date declarations of interest to interest that exists only consultants are among the “Olympic in Australia in accordance with the Committee is currently reviewing its making of a determination by the AOC. These declarations are because the Executive Parties” required to respect, and Olympic Charter. Accordingly the succession planning. the Executive under paragraph maintained in a register which is member is a member of the ensure respect of the Code. Rule B.1 AOC has adopted a Code of Conduct (c) in relation to a member regularly tabled at meetings of the IOC or Chair or Deputy Chair of the Code provides that: for its Executive and Commissions who has made a disclosure Executive. of the Athletes’ Commission. under paragraph (b), a

73 AOC 2014 Annual Report 74 Committee Charters Executive meet as often as required • Mo nitoring compliance with laws, The roles and responsibilities of the with increasing frequency in the regulations and codes of conduct Committees and Commissions are set lead up to the Olympic, Olympic and ethics; out in their respective charters which Winter, Youth Olympic, Winter Youth • Re view the risk and control are available on the AOC website Olympic and Pacific Games. frameworks for the AOC’s Teams. olympics.com.au. Any remuneration to members of Due to the size of the AOC’s CORPORATE Each Committee is entitled to the Team Executives is reported in the operations there is no internal audit GOVERNANCE STATEMENT resources and information it requires, notes to these Financial Statements. function. including direct access to employees Audit Committee The Audit Committee does (CONT’D) and advisors. The Secretary General, The Audit Committee is authorised however, from time to time, initiate senior management members to investigate any activity within independent reviews of the AOC’s and other employees are invited its terms of reference and seek operations. Review of Executive Performance In particular, changes to the Ethical The members of the Team Executive to attend Committee meetings as any information it requires from Behaviour By-Law in 2013 require for the 2016 Olympic Games are: required. Remuneration and Nominations As the method of electing the any employee with all employees all members to make a statutory Committee Executive (other than the Secretary Committee members are chosen directed to cooperate with any declaration regarding anti-doping Kitty Chiller (Chair) General) is ultimately prescribed by for the skills, experience and requests made by the Audit The role of the Remuneration and matters. This is addressed in greater Fiona de Jong (from 7/10/2014) the Olympic Charter the Executive other qualities they bring to the Committee. The Audit Committee Nominations Committee is to ensure detail in the Corporate Conduct and Matthew Favier does not follow the practice of Committees. They are proposed by is authorised to obtain outside legal the quality, integrity and probity Responsibility section on page 79. Chris Fydler reviewing member’s performance the President and appointed by the or other independent advice or of all remuneration policies and DANIELLE WOODWARD with a view to replacing any of them. AOC Executive. assistance as it considers necessary practices of the AOC and review (from 8/02/2015) Executive Committees and has unlimited access to auditors and determine, on behalf of the Members of the Executive are Craig Phillips (to 30/06/2014) Any matters determined by and Commissions and senior management of the Executive, the remuneration of the provided with opportunities for Julien Prosser (to 17/07/2014) Committees which exceed their Committee. President (if any), Secretary General, professional development to Executive Committees and delegated authorities are other senior management and staff assist in discharging their obligations Membership The member of the Team Executive submitted to the Executive as The Audit Committee meets at least and any senior consultants, other and undertaking their duties as for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games recommendations for decision. three times a year in accordance with To assist in the execution of than for themselves. members of the AOC Executive. In is: its Charter which is available on the responsibilities, the Executive has in With the exception of the 2014 Nicole Livingstone and Danielle place eight Executive Committees AOC website olympics.com.au. The President and Secretary Ian Chesterman (Chair) Remuneration and Nominations Woodward undertook the Australian General attend meetings of the or Commissions comprising the Committee, minutes of Committee The Audit Committee considers any Institute of Company Directors’ Team Executives, Audit Committee, Remuneration and Nominations The members of the Audit meetings are tabled at a subsequent matters relating to the financial & (AICD) – The Company Directors Remuneration and Nominations Committee except that part where Committee are: Executive meeting and the subject of governance affairs of the Committee course. Kitty Chiller undertook the their remuneration is being reviewed. Committee and a Finance a verbal report by the Committee and the external audit thereof AICD – Foundations of Directorship Commission. Russell Withers (Chairman) Chairman at the next Executive that it determines to be desirable. The Remuneration and Nominations course. Ian Chesterman Under the Constitution there also meeting. The Chairman of the In addition the Audit Committee Committee meets as required in Peter Montgomery Ultimately, and in the best exists an Athletes’ Commission, the Remuneration and Nominations examines any other matters referred accordance with its Charter which Andrew Plympton Westminster tradition, it is left to Charter for which is available on the Committee provides a verbal report to it by the Executive. is available on the AOC website the voting members of the AOC to on those matters that are not olympics.com.au. AOC’s website olympics.com.au. The responsibilities of the Audit evaluate the performance of the The members of the Remuneration confidential. Committee include: Executive when they vote at the The members of the Team Executive and Nominations Committee are: Finance Commission for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games All Committee members must also next elections, which are held every (Chairman) • Re viewing financial information The Finance Commission reviews Peter Montgomery comply with the AOC By-Laws, four years in the year following an were: presented to members and the and recommends annual budgets to Helen Brownlee including the Ethical Behaviour Olympic Games. (to 31/12/2014) general public; the Executive and also determines Ian Chesterman (Chair) Kitty Chiller By-Law and the Anti-Doping By-Law. Andrew Plympton and monitors adherence to finance Executive Access to Information Craig Phillips • Ov erseeing and appraising the (from 01/01/2015) In particular, changes to the Ethical policies & guidelines, and reviews and Advice Geoff Lipshut coverage and quality of audits Behaviour By-Law in 2013 requiring conducted by external auditors; financial performance and monthly All members of the Executive have The members of the Team The members of the Finance all members of the AOC Executive management reporting. The Finance • Ma intaining open lines of unrestricted access to the AOC’s Executive for the 2014 Youth Commission are: and its teams to make a statutory Commission meets at least three communication between the records and information and receive Olympic Games were: declaration regarding anti-doping times a year. regular financial and operational John Coates matters apply to Committee Committee and the auditors to reports from management to enable Susan O’Neill (Chair) (Chairman from 06/08/2014) members. exchange views and information Medical Commission Ian Chesterman as well as confirm the auditor’s them to carry out their duties. Fiona de Jong (to 24/03/ 2014) The Medical Commission advises and Peter Montgomery Team Executives authority, responsibilities and Lisa Sams (from 24/03/2014) reports to the AOC Executive and The Executive may, subject to the (Chairman to 06/08/2014) independence; To assist with one of the Committee’s Team Executives on the provision President’s consent, individually or Andrew Plympton The member of the Team Executive primary responsibilities being the • Mo nitoring the establishment and of medical services to the AOC’s collectively obtain independent Russell Withers for the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic representation of Australia at the maintenance of an appropriate Teams; compliance with the World professional advice, at the expense Games is: Olympic, Olympic Winter, Youth governance, risk and internal Anti-Doping Code; the health and of the AOC in the furtherance of their The members of the Medical Olympic, Winter Youth Olympic and control framework including wellbeing of athletes; and the duties as members of the Executive. Alisa Camplin-Warner (Chair) Commission are: the Pacific Games, the Executive integrity of AOC policies and appointment of medical personnel Executive Compliance with AOC The members of the Team Professor Peter delegates authority for these Teams, considering enhancements; to the AOC’s Teams. subject to an approved budget, By-Laws Executive for the 2015 Pacific Fricker (Chair) • Re viewing external audit reports Dr David Hughes to the Chef de Mission and any As a condition of membership, all Games Team are: to ensure that any major Dr Peter Braun Deputy Chefs de Mission or others members of the Executive are breakdowns in controls have been Malcolm Page (Chair) Wendy Braybon who together comprise the Team required to comply with all By-Laws identified and that appropriate and Caylie Saunders Dr Carolyn Broderick Executives of such Teams. The Team made by the Executive, including the (to 19 March 2015) prompt remedial action is taken by Ethical Behaviour By-Law and the LISA SAMS management; Anti-Doping By-Law. (from 19 March 2015)

75 AOC 2014 Annual Report 76 • Str ong management reporting Management Assurance and those members of the Executive systems; appointed Chefs de Mission of the The Secretary General and the Olympic and Olympic Winter Teams • Di sciplined budgeting and rolling Director Corporate Services have to whom it is determined to pay a four year planning processes; provided the following assurance consultancy fee for their service as to the AOC Executive in connection • Pe rsonnel requirements for key such, serve on an honorary basis. with the financial statements of the positions; CORPORATE AOC for the financial period Members of the Executive: • Segregation of duties; ended 31 December 2014: GOVERNANCE STATEMENT • Ar e reimbursed for any travel, • Ph ysical security over company “As at the date of this certification, accommodation and other (CONT’D) assets; we confirm to the Executive the justified expenses incurred following: in the carrying out of their • Ap propriate by-laws, policies functions. External Audior’s Independence in the audit of the AOC can take an • Va luation services and other and procedures that are widely • Th e 31 December 2014 financial disseminated to, and understood report presents a true and fair view, • Ma y undertake professional Approach to Auditor Independence employed or contracted position with corporate finance activities; the AOC involving responsibility for by, employees; in all material respects, of development programs funded by The Executive has adopted a policy • Internal audit services; the financial performance and the AOC. fundamental management decisions. • Sp ecific training to ensure for external auditors independence position of the AOC for the period, It is not considered necessary to • Se condment of senior staff to act in awareness of legislative • Al so receive the benefits of and the provision of non audit in accordance with Accounting declare any such former partner a management capacity; requirements associated with insurances provided by the AOC. services to ensure best practice in standards in Australia, Associations ineligible for election to the Discrimination, Harassment, financial and audit governance is • Legal advice. Incorporation Reform Act 2012 Indemnification and Insurance of Executive as nomination must be Bullying and vilification and Work, maintained. This policy is outlined in (Vic), the Corporations Act 2001 Executive and Others made by a National Federation or a A full list of prohibited services is Health & Safety; (where applicable) and other the Audit Committee Charter. State Olympic Council and such contained in the Audit Committee The AOC has indemnified the • Re quirement for any person mandatory reporting requirements; The fundamental principle of auditor positions of themselves are honorary. Charter. members of the Executive and the appointed as an official to or independence reflected in the policy • Th e integrity of the financial report Athletes’ Commission against all The Audit Committee will monitor Attendance at the Annual General a supplier to an Olympic or is that in order for the external is founded on a sound system losses or liabilities that may arise the number of former employees, Meeting Olympic Youth Team, to obtain auditor to be independent, a conflict if any, of the auditor currently of risk management and internal from their position as a member of The AOC requires a partner of its a satisfactory “Working with of interest situation must not exist employed in senior positions in the control which implements each body, except where the liability external auditor to attend its Annual Children” clearance if their role between the AOC and the auditor. AOC and assess whether this impairs the policies adopted by the arises out of conduct involving a General Meeting and be available requires contact with children; or appears to impair the auditor’s Executive; lack of good faith, criminal activity Certification of Independence to answer questions from members • External audit functions. or a willful breach of employment judgment or independence in • Th e AOC’s risk management and about the audit. The AOC ensures conditions or relevant Codes of The Audit Committee requires respect of the AOC. internal control systems that members are given reasonable Internal Controls Conduct. Liability of the AOC is the auditors to confirm in writing, are operating efficiently and The lead engagement and review opportunity at the Annual General The Executive is responsible for limited to the maximum amount that they have complied with effectively in all material audit partners will be required to Meeting to ask such questions. overseeing and assessing the AOC’s payable under the Directors’ and all professional and regulatory respects; requirements relating to auditor rotate off the audit after their internal control system through Officers’ Liability Insurance policy of independence prior to the Financial involvement for a maximum of Controlling and Managing Risk the Audit Committee and at times • To the best of our knowledge, the the AOC. 5 years and there will be a period of the Finance Commission. Both AOC has been in compliance Statements each year. Approach to Risk Management The AOC has entered into Deeds at least 3 years before those partners provide advice and assistance to the with all relevant laws and of Indemnity and Access with all Other Monitoring of Independence can again be involved in the AOC The AOC’s approach to risk Executive to meet this responsibility. regulations throughout the management has been to establish members of the Executive and The Audit Committee will review and audit. The current AOC independent period; and an effective control environment Risk Management Roles and Athletes’ Commission. The principal approve or decline, as considered external auditor is EY. to manage significant risks to its Responsibilities • Al l staff and Members of the AOC provision of the Deeds relate to: appropriate, before the engagement An analysis of the fees paid to Executive, Commissions and business. This control environment The AOC has developed a risk • Granting of the indemnity above; commences, any individual the external auditors, including a committees and to the extends to the AOC’s Teams. identification, analysis, management, engagement for non-audit services. breakdown of fees for non-audit extent applicable, Team Members, • Th e provision of access to Risks are rated for likelihood of monitoring and reporting process. No work will be awarded to the services, is provided in the Financial have made a Statutory Declaration papers of the relevant body; occurrence and size of impact The process identifies key business external auditor if the Audit Statements. regarding Anti-Doping matters.” on the AOC with only those risks risks, determines responsibilities • Co nfidentiality of information Committee believes the services to The Audit Committee and Executive assessed to have a high likelihood as well as impact and likelihood of provided; be in conflict with their ability to Renumeration Policies and are satisfied the provision of non or impact together with a medium or occurrence, and mechanisms or exercise objective and impartial Procedures • An undertaking to maintain and audit services in the current year is high likelihood or impact being the actions to mitigate and manage judgment on issues that may arise to the extent permitted by law compatible with external auditor’s subject of further review. identified risks. Risk associated with Overview with the audit or which may in any pay the premiums on an insurance independence as required by the corporate and commercial activities way conflict with their role as the The AOC has established a process policy which insures members Corporations Act (as amended by The AOC has developed an effective are monitored through the Audit statutory auditor. so that remuneration shall be of the Executive and the Athletes’ CLERP 9). risk and control environment to Committee, including specific risks reasonable, competitive and Commission against liability manage the significant risks to its associated with Olympic and Youth Further, no work may be awarded Prohibited Non Audit Services by equitable so as to attract, retain and incurred by them as a member of operations comprising the following Olympic and Pacific Games Teams. where the fees for non-audit services the External Auditor motivate high calibre management the relevant body during their components: Risks in relation to the programs of will exceed 50% of the annual audit and consultants. term of office and for seven years No work will be approved, and the the AOC are reported through fee. • Cl early defined management after they cease to hold office. external auditor will not provide responsibilities and organisational management structures to the The Executive There will be a mandatory period of services, involving: structure; Executive. Members of the Executive are also two years following resignation Members of the Executive, except for the current President, to whom indemnified against legal fees and from an audit firm before a former • Pr eparation of accounting • De legated limits of authority a consultancy fee is paid for his expenses where, with the approval partner who was directly involved records and financial statements; defined by AOC policies; services, the Secretary General, who of the Executive, they institute legal • In formation technology systems • Acco unting control and is a full time employee of the AOC proceedings arising out of loss design and implementation; reconciliations;

77 AOC 2014 Annual Report 78 up 22% of the workforce, three Share Trading Policy (50%) are held by females. State CORPORATE As the AOC is not a company with Olympic Council employees are also shares it has no reason to adopt a employed through the AOC (nine in GOVERNANCE STATEMENT share trading policy. (CONT’D) total, in addition to the above). Continuous Disclosure and The size and composition of the Shareholder Communication Executive is prescribed in the and damage suffered as a direct Behaviour By-Law which applies to Since 2014 any person appointed Constitution and must be in Whilst the AOC is not a listed consequence of their membership of athletes and officials of Olympic as an official for an AOC Team is compliance with the Olympic company with shareholders and a the Executive. The indemnification Teams as well as members of the required to obtain a satisfactory Charter. All AOC Executive members market to keep informed, it has a is on the basis that the AOC is Executive, officers and employees “Working with Children” clearance are elected with the exception of the policy of continuous disclosure and reimbursed such legal fees and of the AOC. if their role requires contact with IOC members. transparency. expenses as a first priority out of any children. This is reflected in Team In February 2013, the AOC There can be no “appointed” Clause 16 of the AOC Constitution award or settlement. Membership Agreements. Executive unanimously resolved to members of the Executive other than requires the AOC Executive to Management, Staff and Consultants amend the Ethical Behaviour By-Law AOC policies supplement the Code to fill a casual vacancy. circulate a summary of all major, to require all “Relevant Persons” of Conduct and all Members non-confidential decisions made by The Remuneration and Nominations The current AOC Executive of to make a statutory declaration of the AOC Executive, Committees the Executive between meetings Committee is responsible for 13 includes six females (46%) regarding anti-doping matters, and Staff are required to adhere of the AOC to all National recommending to the Executive the which is higher than the average effective immediately. All current and to those Policies. AOC Policies Federations and State Olympic remuneration for all management, representation of women on boards future members of the Executive, the are reviewed regularly to ensure Councils within thirty (30) days. staff and consultants. Remuneration of top 200 ASX companies (15.8%). committees and commissions, AOC compliance with legislation, and to relates to individual performance and Of more relevance for measurement The President or Secretary General staff, interns and contractors are ensure best practice is adopted also that of the AOC. is that 45% of the athletes in the promptly notify member National required to make the statutory where appropriate. Training is 2012 Australian Olympic Team Federations, State Olympic Councils, There are no long term incentive or declaration. All Athletes and Officials provided to The Executive, were females (and they won 57% of athletes and team officials of all equity based arrangements in place. seeking inclusion in any Shadow Management and Staff to ensure medals). And 51% of the athletes in major non-confidential decisions Team or selection to any Australian that they are aware of their AOC management and staff undergo the 2014 Australian Olympic Winter in most cases by providing them Olympic Team are required to make responsibilities pursuant to the AOC an annual performance appraisal Team were females (and they won with the actual Programs and the statutory declaration. Minors are policies, Code of Conduct and Ethical process to ensure that objectives are 66.6% of medals). Funding Guidelines, Nomination and not required to make the statutory Behaviour By-Law when associated Selection Criteria, Team Membership aligned and training & development Member National Federations are declaration. with an AOC Team. Agreements and Anti-Doping needs identified. encouraged to again include gender Any person who does not make These documents set out the and other Policies and By-Laws The remuneration levels of all diversity among their considerations the statutory declaration or who, standards in accordance with how as amended or adopted by the members of the Executive and senior when submitting nominations for the in the AOC’s opinion, falsely makes each individual is required to act and Executive. management are contained in the election of the next AOC Executive the statutory declaration will be with the exception of the AOC Policy Financial Statements. in 2017. These key documents and the ineligible for such membership, or Manual are available on the AOC’s AOC’s Annual Report and Financial The AOC notes that of the 34 Corporate Conduct and to receive funding from or to hold website olympics.com.au. The need Statements are placed on the AOC National Federations which were Responsibility any position within the AOC, unless to comply with these requirements is website olympics.com.au and thus the voting Members of the AOC at Approach to Corporate Conduct otherwise determined by the AOC. emphasised to all. available for public and media These matters will also be reported the 2014 Annual General Meeting All individuals are expected to scrutiny. To continue to achieve the public to relevant anti-doping organisations, 28.8% of Board positions comprising support that Australian Olympic act with the utmost integrity and six Presidents (18%) and nine Chief on a case by case basis. Sustainability Teams have historically enjoyed, the objectivity in their dealings with Executive Officers (26%) are female. AOC must continue to uphold In addition, any person who wilfully others, striving at all times to The AOC, as the recognized NOC for The eleven member Athletes’ the honest and transparent business and corruptly makes a declaration enhance the reputation and Australia observes and is committed Commission comprises four male practices that members, other knowing it to be untrue in any performance of the Olympic to the principles contained in the and seven female (64%) members. stakeholders and the general public material particular, will be guilty of a Movement and the AOC. Olympic Movement’s Agenda 21 Election or appointment to the have come to expect. The AOC aims criminal offence (Section 25 Oaths regarding sustainable development. Gender Diversity Athletes’ Commission is governed to maintain a high standard of ethical Act 1900 (NSW)). These matters The report can be found at by the AOC Constitution which business behaviour and conduct at will be referred by the AOC to law The AOC is committed to a culture www.olympic.org/Documents/ requires that its membership include all times and expects its Executive, enforcement agencies and such of gender diversity and is proud Reports/EN/en_report_300.pdf. at least four commission members of management, employees and those persons will liable to up to 2 years of its achievements thus far in each gender, and requires the Chair This Corporate Governance involved with the business to treat imprisonment, a fine of 50 penalty promoting gender diversity in senior and Deputy Chair of the Athletes’ Statement has been approved by the others with fairness, honesty and units (currently $5,100) or both, if management positions. dealt with summarily. If dealt with on Commission to be of different AOC Audit Committee and endorsed respect. In particular, the AOC employs indictment, the penalty is up to gender. by the Executive on 19 March 2015. 27 staff of whom 21 (78%) are The AOC has a Code of Conduct 5 years imprisonment. for the Executive, Commissions females. Of the six senior and Committees and an Ethical management positions making

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Statement of Comprehensive Income / 83 Statement of Financial Position / 84 Statement of Cash Flows / 85 Statement of Changes in Equity / 86 Notes to the Financial Statements / 87 Statement by the Executive / 104 Independent Audit Report / 105

The activities of the Australian Olympic Committee (the Committee) fall within a four year (quadrennial) cycle ending 31 December of the year in which the Summer Olympic Games are held. The current quadrennium ends 31 December 2016 after the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. The financial activities of the Committee follow this quadrennial cycle with sponsorship and program expenditure being determined over a four year period. The Committee is a non profit entity and revenues are expended on programs to support stakeholders of the Committee. The Committee sources its revenue primarily through sponsorship and fundraising activities and grants from the International Olympic Committee. The Committee also receives distributions from the Australian Olympic Foundation as primary beneficiary of that Trust. From time to time, assets of the Committee deemed surplus to immediate requirements are settled on the Australian Olympic Foundation.

81 AOC 2014 Annual Report 82 STATEMENT OF STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEar ENDED 31 december 2014 AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2014

Notes 2014 2013 Quad Notes 2014 2013 $ $ 2013 - 2016 $ $

Revenue Current Assets Sponsorship, Licensing, Online Advertising and Website 4 10,643,914 11,099,756 21,743,670 Cash and cash equivalents 6 2,269,133 1,425,241 Fundraising by State Olympic Team Appeal Committees (net) - - - Trade and other receivables 7 6,049,449 5,165,046 Donations 200,000 300,000 500,000 Deferred expenditure 8 577,312 2,250,993 Grants: International Olympic Committee - 13,104 13,104 Other current assets 9 143,847 100,208 Grants: Olympic Solidarity 750,913 533,206 1,284,119 Total Current Assets 9,039,741 8,941,488 Grants: Organising Committees of the Olympic Games 256,412 - 256,412 Grants: Oceania National Olympic Committees 18,309 15,257 33,566 Non Current Assets Trade and other receivables 10 23,538,244 22,905,248 Distribution from Australian Olympic Foundation 4,600,000 4,600,000 9,200,000 Plant and equipment 11 1,217,633 1,285,758 Other Income 4 (233) 337,154 336,921 Intangible assets 12 41,889 57,922 TOTAL REVENUE 16,469,315 16,898,477 33,367,792 Deferred expenditure 13 2,958,537 2,189,324 Expenditure Total Non Current Assets 27,756,303 26,438,252 TOTAL ASSETS 36,796,044 35,379,740 Program Services Olympic Teams Summer - - - Current Liabilities Trade and other payables 14 3,084,510 2,370,597 Winter 3,476,359 - 3,476,359 Deferred income 15 5,081,674 4,786,678 Summer Youth 561,125 - 561,125 Interest bearing liabilities and borrowings 16 11,616,120 8,364,250 Winter Youth - - - Provisions 17 463,311 781,593 Programs Total Current Liabilities 20,245,615 16,303,118 Australian Youth Olympic Festival - 4,274,464 4,274,464 Olympic Team Preparation Funding 180,324 292,695 473,019 Non Current Liabilities adidas Medal Incentive Funding 1,129,313 900,905 2,030,218 Trade and other payables 18 1,912,963 2,038,237 Olympic Winter Institute of Australia 1,000,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 Deferred income 19 14,277,848 16,736,934 Funding for Representation at International Federation Meetings 36,685 79,516 116,201 Interest bearing liabilities and borrowings 20 47,399 55,592 Olympic Education 33,452 78,310 111,762 Provisions 21 285,687 219,327 Olympic Solidarity 456,231 273,311 729,542 Total Non Current Liabilities 16,523,897 19,050,090 Administration - Sport 763,799 1,027,006 1,790,805 TOTAL LIABILITIES 36,769,512 35,353,208 Administration - Education 69,286 67,570 136,856 Other Program Expenses 91,881 347,852 439,733 NET ASSETS 26,532 26,532 Support Services Employee Benefits 5 2,869,145 2,628,686 5,497,831 Equity Accumulated funds 26,532 26,532 Lease and Occupancy 5 528,302 635,799 1,164,101 Depreciation and Amortisation 5 199,660 411,634 611,294 TOTAL EQUITY 26,532 26,532 State Olympic Council Support 857,849 911,422 1,769,271 Administration 3,097,507 2,916,757 6,014,264 Commissions – Sponsorship, Licensing and Online Advertising 676,364 707,842 1,384,206 Financing Costs 5 445,131 324,748 769,879 Net Foreign Exchange (Gain)/Loss (3,098) 19,960 16,862 Settlement on the AOF 26 - - - TOTAL EXPENDITURE 16,469,315 16,898,477 33,367,792 Surplus before income tax - - - Income tax expense 2 (I) - - - Net surplus after tax - - - Other comprehensive income - - - Total comprehensive income for the year - - -

The statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes The statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

83 AOC 2014 Annual Report 84 STATEMENT OF STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEar ENDED 31 december 2014 Fro the year ended 31 December 2014

Notes 2014 2013 Notes 2014 2013 $ $ $ $

Cash Flows from Operating Activities TOTAL EQUITY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 26,532 26,532 Receipts from organisations 13,032,381 15,221,281 Net expense and / or income recognised directly in equity Payments to organisations and employees (15,065,278) (20,322,531) Interest received 33,667 23,785 Total recognised income and expense for the year - - Payments of goods and services tax (557,021) (534,095) Refunds of goods and services tax 752,988 1,259,355 Surplus for the year - - Borrowing costs (421,779) (308,639) Other comprehensive income - - Net cash flows used in operating activities 25 (2,225,042) (4,660,844) Total comprehensive income for the year - - TOTAL EQUITY AT THE END OF THE YEAR 26,532 26,532 Cash Flows from Investing Activities Acquisition of plant & equipment (164,903) (1,139,128) Net cash flows used in investing activities (164,903) (1,139,128)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities Net proceeds from borrowings 3,250,000 5,250,000 Finance Leases (16,163) (18,574)

Net cash flows from / (used in) financing activities 3,233,837 5,231,426

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 843,892 (568,546) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,425,241 1,993,787 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 6 2,269,133 1,425,241

The statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes The statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

85 AOC 2014 Annual Report 86 NOTES TO THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Fro the year ended 31 December 2014 Fro the year ended 31 December 2014

1 Corporate Information 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) The financial report of the Australian Olympic Committee Inc (“the Committee”) for the year ended 31 December 2014 was (c) Recoverable amount of assets authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Executive of the Committee (“the Executive”) on 19 March 2015. A t each reporting date, the Committee assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. Where an The Committee is an Association incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act, 2012 of Victoria and is domiciled indicator of impairment exists, the Committee makes a formal estimate of the recoverable amount. Where the carrying in Australia. amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount the asset is considered impaired and written down to its recoverable amount. The Executive is elected in accordance with the Constitution of the Committee (“The Constitution”). (d) Cash and cash equivalents The voting members of the Executive of the Committee are also members of the Board of the Australian Olympic Foundation Limited. C ash and short term deposits in the statement of financial position comprise of cash on hand and in banks, and money market investments readily convertible to cash within three months or less and which are subject to an insignificant risk of The principal place of business is Suite 402, Level 4, 140 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000. changes in value. The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Committee are to operate to develop and protect the Olympic F or the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined Movement in Australia in accordance with the Olympic Charter, its Constitution and all applicable laws. above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. The Committee’s predominant role relates to its exclusive powers for the representation of Australia at the Olympic and Regional (e) Trade and other receivables Games. T rade receivables, which generally have 30 – 90 day terms, are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies allowance for any uncollectible amounts. The significant policies which have been adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are: A n estimate for doubtful debts is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable. Bad debts are written off (a) Basis of preparation when identified. T his special purpose financial report has been prepared for distribution to the members of the Committee to fulfil the S ponsorship receivables with maturities greater than 12 months after the balance date are classified as non current assets Executive’s financial reporting requirements under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act, 2012 of Victoria and the and discounted to their present value using the effective interest rate method. Where discounting is used, the increase in Constitution. The accounting policies used in the preparation of the financial report, as described below, are consistent the sponsorship receivable to return it to its nominal value, is recognised through the statement of comprehensive income with the previous years, and are, in the opinion of the Executive, appropriate to meet the needs of members: as corporate sponsorship sales and licence fees to which it relates. (i) T he financial report has been prepared on an accrual basis of accounting including the historical cost convention T he effective interest rate method is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life and the going concern assumption. of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial asset. (ii) T he Committee is not a reporting entity because in the opinion of the Executive there are unlikely to be users of the (f) Interest bearing liabilities and borrowings financial statements who are unable to gain access to the specific information they require to meet their needs. A ll liabilities and borrowings are initially recognised at cost, being the fair value of the consideration received net of issue T he members neither hold equity in, nor are financial lenders to, the Committee and their membership is pursuant to the costs associated with the borrowings. Olympic Charter as well as the Constitution. A fter initial recognition, interest bearing loads and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the Ac cordingly, the financial report has been prepared in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Reform Act, 2012 effective interest rate method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any issue costs and any discount or of Victoria and the Constitution, the basis of accounting specified by all Accounting Standards and Interpretations and the premium on settlement. disclosure requirements of AASB 101 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’, AASB 107 ‘Cash Flow Statements’, AASB 108 G ains or losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the liabilities are derecognised and as well ‘Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors’ AASB 1031 ‘Materiality’ and AASB 1048 ‘Interpretation as through the amortisation process. and Application of Standards’ which apply to all entities required to prepare financial reports under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act, 2012 of Victoria and the Constitution. L oans and borrowings are classified as current liabilities, unless the Committee has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability, where maturity is less than 12 months. T he Executive have determined that in order for the financial report to give a true and fair view of the Committee’s performance, cash flows and financial position, the requirements of Australian Accounting Standards and other financial (g) Quadrennial accounting period reporting requirements in Australia relating to the measurement of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and equity should T he Committee prepares and presents financial statements on an annual basis. However, the Committee’s activities fall be complied with. within a quadrennial cycle ending on 31 December of the year in which the summer Olympic Games are held. The current The financial report is presented in Australian dollars. quadrennium will end on 31 December 2016.

(b) Statement of compliance (h) Donations and sponsorship contributions in kind C ertain Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations have been issued or amended but are not yet effective and A ll significant donations and sponsorship contributions in kind are recorded as income using actual values or cost (which have not been adopted by the Committee for the annual reporting period ended 31 December 2014 as the Executive have approximates fair value) at either the time of donation or when the goods or services are utilised, with corresponding not yet fully assessed the impact of these new or amended standards (to the extent relevant to the Committee) and charges to expenses or fixed assets. Items of contribution in kind include the cost of team uniforms, accommodation, interpretations. airfares and pharmaceuticals. This special purpose financial report complies with Australian Accounting Standards as described above.

87 AOC 2014 Annual Report 88 NOTES TO THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Fro the year ended 31 December 2014 Fro the year ended 31 December 2014

2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) (i) Plant and equipment (m) Deferred expenditure Acquisition Items of expenditure are deferred to the extent that they are: I tems of plant and equipment are recorded at cost or, in the case of donations and sponsorship contributions in kind, at fair (i) r ecoverable out of future revenue, do not relate solely to revenue which has already been brought to account and will value at the time of donation or contribution, less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value. contribute to the future earning capacity of the Committee; or

Depreciation and amortisation (ii) paid in advance in relation to expenditure programs of subsequent years. I tems of plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives ranging from three to Def erred expenditure is amortised over the shorter of the period in which the related benefits are expected to be realised or ten years from date of acquisition. The depreciation rate for each class of asset is detailed below: four years. Expenditure deferred in previous periods is reviewed annually to determine the amount (if any) that is no longer recoverable or relates to expenditure programs of prior years. All such amounts are recognised as an expense in that period. Computer network & equipment 33% Furniture 10% Leasehold improvements: MCA 8% (n) Leases Office Equipment 24% motor vehicles 20% Financ e leases, which transfer to the Committee substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased Impairment item, are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the fair value of the leased property or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. T he carrying values of plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. L ease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are charged as an expense in the statement of T he recoverable amount of plant and equipment is the greater of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Value in use comprehensive income. is the depreciated replacement cost of an asset when the future economic benefits of the asset are not primarily dependent on the asset’s ability to generate net cash inflows and where the Committee would, if deprived of the asset Capitalised leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term. replace its remaining future economic benefits. L eases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the asset are classified as operating Impairment losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. leases. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised over the lease term on the same basis as the lease income. Derecognition Oper ating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis A n item of plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic benefits are expected over the lease term. from its use, or disposal. (o) Provisions and employee benefits (j) Borrowing costs T he provisions for employee entitlements relate to amounts expected to be paid to employees for long service and annual Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense when incurred. leave and are based on legal and contractual entitlements and assessments having regard to anticipated staff departures (k) Foreign currency transactions and leave utilisation. Both the functional and presentation currency of the Committee is Australian dollars ($). P rovisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is F oreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised within employee benefit expense. of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised (p) Accumulated funds in the statement of comprehensive income. F rom time to time assets of the Committee may be settled on the Australian Olympic Foundation of which the Committee The main exchange rates used are as follows: is the primary beneficiary. Refer to Note 26 for further detail. No amount was settled on the AOF during 2014. (q) Superannuation 2014 2013 2014 2013 T he Committee contributes to a group employee superannuation scheme as well as any authorised employee 1 AUD against Year End Rates Average Rates superannuation scheme chosen under Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Choice of Superannuation Funds). 1 US Dollar 0.8202 0.8948 0.9029 0.9679 Contributions on behalf of employees are based on various percentages of gross salaries and are charged against the statement of comprehensive income when due. All employees in the group employee superannuation scheme are entitled (l) Income Tax to benefits on retirement or permanent disability. Benefits are payable to nominated beneficiaries on death. The Committee is exempt from Australian income tax.

89 AOC 2014 Annual Report 90 NOTES TO THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Fro the year ended 31 December 2014 Fro the year ended 31 December 2014

2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 3 Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions (r) Revenue In applying the accounting policies the Committee continually evaluates judgements, estimates and assumptions based on experience and other factors including expectations of future events. All judgements, estimates and assumptions made are R evenue is recognised and measured as the fair value of the consideration received and receivable to the extent that it is believed to be reasonable based on the most current set of circumstances available to the Committee. Actual results may differ probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Committee and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following from the judgements, estimate and assumptions. Significant judgements, estimates and assumptions made by the Committee in specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised: the preparation of these financial statements are outlined below: (i) Corporate sponsorship sales and licence fees (i) Long service leave provision I ncome from sponsorships in relation to the current quadrennium is brought to account to match expenditure on A s discussed in Note 2(o), the liability for long service leave is recognised and measured at the present value of the program and support service as incurred. Where sponsorship is signed for more than one quadrennium the income estimated future cash flows to be made in respect of all employees at balance date. In determining the present value of the is recognised in each quadrennium. liability, attrition rates and pay increases through promotion and inflation have been take into account. I ncome from sponsorships of $12,476,968 (2013: $8,718,153) in relation to future quadrenniums has been deferred (ii) Make good provision (and discounted) to be recognised in the period to which it relates. A provision had been recognised for the anticipated cost of future restoration of the leased premises at Governor Macquarie (ii) Fundraising Tower. The provision included future cost estimates associated with dismantling and restoration of leased premises. The N et fundraising revenue, which is used to fund the preparation and participation of Australian Olympic Teams, is full amount of the make good provision was written back to the statement of comprehensive income, as the lessor did not brought to account in the year of an Olympic Games, (the end of the Olympic Quadrennium) as required. Net require the AOC to restore the leased premises at Governor Macquarie Tower at the conclusion of the lease on 31 December fundraising revenue arising in non-Olympic Games years appears in the financial statements as deferred income. 2014. Quad to date 2014, $1,373,286 (2013: $635,008) had been raised through fundraising and has been deferred. (iii) Provision for onerous operating lease obligations Net fundraising revenue represents proceeds of fundraising less direct costs of fundraising. A provision was recognised in 2013 in respect of the remaining lease obligations of the AOC offices at Governor Macquarie (iii) Interest Tower and St Leonards. Both premises were vacated on 31 March 2013, before both leases expired on 31 December 2014 and 31 March 2014 respectively. The costs included in the provision represented future lease payments offset by rental Interest is brought to account as it becomes due and receivable. income received from the sublease of the Governor Macquarie Tower premises. All provisions have been utilised and any Other income is brought to account as it becomes due and receivable and can be reliably measured. residual amount written back to the statement of comprehensive income as at 31 December 2014 as all lease obligations in respect to the above premises have concluded. A mounts due and receivable in the current year, with regard to licensing and copyright royalties from third parties which are unable to be reliably measured at the time of signing the accounts will be recognised in the year of receipt. (iv) Estimate of useful lives of assets

(s) Intangible assets T he estimate of the useful lives of assets has been based on historical experience as well as lease terms (for leasehold improvements) and turnover policies (for motor vehicles). In addition, the condition of the assets is assessed at least once Software development per year and considered against the remaining useful life. Adjustments to useful lives are made when considered necessary. I ntangible assets consist of software development costs incurred for the ongoing development of the Zeus Athlete Data Depreciation charges are included in Note 5. Management and accounting software. Development costs are initially brought to account at cost. The Zeus Athlete Data Management and accounting software have been assessed as having a finite life. Finite life intangibles are amortised over 2014 2013 their useful life. The Zeus Athlete Data Management finite life is currently considered to be three years. The accounting $ $ software finite life is currently considered to be five years. The carrying amount of the software development costs and accounting software are tested for impairment at least annually, or earlier, where impairment indicators exist. 4 Revenue Corporate sponsorship sales and licence fees 10,565,180 11,086,399 (t) Comparatives Sponsorship interest income 78,734 13,357 Where necessary, the prior year comparatives have been adjusted to comply with current year disclosures. 10,643,914 11,099,756 (u) Derivative financial instruments Other Income: T he Committee uses derivative financial instruments from time to time, such as forward foreign currency contracts to hedge Sublease - 241,057 risks associated with foreign exchange fluctuations. There were no outstanding derivative financial instrument contracts at Interest 4,177 8,007 31 December 2014. Other Income (4,410) 88,090 (v) Trade and other payables (233) 337,154 E xpenditure, including distributions and administration costs, are brought to account on an accrual basis. Any expenses incurred but not paid at balance date are recorded as payables on the statement of financial position.

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2014 2013 2014 2013 $ $ $ $

5 Expenses 7 Trade and other receivables (current) Depreciation / write down of non current assets: Trade debtors 5,443,384 4,188,678 Plant & equipment 72,359 261,477 5,443,384 4,188,678 Motor vehicles* 15,013 28,374 Sundry debtors 637,352 995,215 Leasehold improvements 106,424 142,220 Provision for doubtful debts (39,224) (33,713) 193,796 432,071 Australian Olympic Foundation 7,937 14,866 Amortisation of non current assets: 6,049,449 5,165,046 Software development 21,133 16,132 (including accounting software and Zeus Athlete Database Management) 8 Deferred expenditure (current) Deferred expenditure 577,312 2,250,993 *motor vehicle depreciation included in employee benefits (15,013) (28,374) Depreciation assigned to programs (256) (8,195) 577,312 2,250,993 Depreciation and Amortisation (excluding motor vehicles) 199,660 411,634 9 Other current assets Finance Costs Prepayments 104,271 78,745 Bank loans and overdrafts 441,792 321,170 Deposits refundable 39,576 21,463 Interest expense – finance lease 3,339 3,578 143,847 100,208 445,131 324,748 10 Trade and other receivables (non current) Lease and Occupancy: Trade debtors 23,538,244 22,905,248 Minimum lease payments 360,189 490,077 23,538,244 22,905,248 Utilities and Maintenance 168,113 145,722 11 Plant and equipment 528,302 635,799 Computer network & equipment: 61,055 190,677 Employee benefits expense: Carrying amount at 1 January Wage and salaries 3,659,712 3,345,481 Additions 77,469 4,909 Other employee benefits / payments 384,369 651,830 Disposals (11,909) - 4,044,081 3,997,311 Depreciation (50,177) (134,531) Carrying amount 31 December 76,438 61,055 Employee benefits: SOC Support, Sports Administration, Education 1,174,936 1,368,625 Furniture: Employee benefits: Support Services 2,869,145 2,628,686 Carrying amount at 1 January - 368,099 Total Employee benefits expense 4,044,081 3,997,311 Additions 11,028 - 6 Cash and cash equivalents Reclassification to lease improvements MCA fitout - (249,248) Provision for Impairment 13,228 (118,851) Cash at bank and in hand 1,129,044 743,436 Depreciation (549) - Short term deposits 1,140,089 681,805 Carrying amount 31 December 23,707 - 2,269,133 1,425,241 Office equipment: Cash at bank is available on call and has an average interest rate of 0.55% (2013:0.89%) Carrying amount at 1 January 46,383 43,297 Short term deposits are made for varying periods of between 30 and 90 days depending Additions 70,621 83,884 on cash requirements of the Committee and earn interest at the respective short term deposit rate. Disposals (59,034) (72,703) Provision for Impairment 23,586 (8,095) Depreciation (21,636) - Carrying amount at 31 December 59,920 46,383

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2014 2013 2014 2013 $ $ $ $

11 Plant and equipment (continued) 16 Interest bearing liabilities and borrowings (current) Motor vehicles: Finance lease secured 16,120 14,250 Carrying amount at 1 January 27,100 55,474 Commercial bill unsecured 11,600,000 8,350,000 Disposals 0 - 11,616,120 8,364,250 Depreciation (15,013) (28,374) (a) Finance lease secured Carrying amount at 31 December 12,087 27,100 A finance lease with a lease term of five years was entered into in 2013 for two photocopiers at the MCA. The average discount rate implicit in the lease is 5%. Lease improvements: GMT The lease was renegotiated in 2014 and the two photocopiers upgraded for a term Carrying amount 1 January - 50,000 of five years and an average discount rate implicit in the lease is 5%. Impairment - (50,000) (b) Commercial bill unsecured Carrying amount at 31 December - - The average interest rate charged on the Commercial bills was 3.94% (2013: 4.52%). Lease improvements: MCA fitout The facility is subject to a guarantee from the Australian Olympic Foundation. Refer to Note 33. Carrying amount at 1 January 1,151,220 - Additions 685 994,192 17 Provisions (current) Reclassification from furniture - 249,248 Employee benefits 270,188 417,614 Depreciation (106,424) (92,220) General Provision (Rental MCA) 193,123 - Carrying amount at 31 December 1,045,481 1,151,220 Provision for make good - 150,000 Total Plant and Equipment 1,217,633 1,285,758 Onerous operating lease obligations Governor Macquarie Tower & St Leonards) - 213,979 463,311 781,593 12 Intangible assets (a) Provision for make good Software development: A provision of $150,000 had been previously recognised for the restoration of the Carrying amount at 1 January 57,922 54,369 premises leased at Level 19, Governor Macquarie Tower, Sydney, on termination of the Additions 5,100 19,685 lease. The lease expired on 31 December 2014. As the lessor did not require the AOC to restore the premises on conclusion of the lease at 31 December 2014, the provision Depreciation (21,133) (16,132) was written back in full to the statement of comprehensive income. Carrying amount at 31 December 41,889 57,922 (b) Provision for onerous operating lease obligations 13 Deferred expenditure (non current) A provision had been recognised in respect of the remaining leases of the AOC offices Deferred expenditure 2,958,537 2,189,324 at Governor Macquarie Tower & St Leonards. The costs included in the provision 2,958,537 2,189,324 represented future lease payments. The provision had been reduced by the revenue receivable under the sublease of Governor Macquarie Tower, which expired 30 14 Trade and other payables (current) November 2014. Any residual costs relating to this provision were written back to the Trade payables 61,182 56,321 statement of comprehensive income at year end. Other payables 3,023,328 2,314,276 18 Trade and other payables (non current) 3,084,510 2,370,597 Other payables 1,912,963 2,038,237 Trade payables are non interest bearing and are usually settled on 30 day terms. Other payables are non interest bearing. 1,912,963 2,038,237

19 Deferred income (non current) 15 Deferred income (current) Deferred income (current quad) 1,800,880 8,018,781 Deferred income 5,081,674 4,786,678 Deferred income (future quad) 12,476,968 8,718,153 5,081,674 4,786,678 14,277,848 16,736,934

20 Interest bearing liabilities and borrowings (non current) Finance lease secured 47,399 55,592 47,399 55,592

21 Provisions (non current) Employee entitlements 285,687 219,327 285,687 219,327

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2014 2013 2014 2013 $ $ $ $

22 Foreign currency holdings 25 Statement of cash flows reconciliation The Australian dollar equivalents of amounts held in foreign currencies, not hedged at balance (a) Reconciliation of the net surplus to the net cash flows from operating activities date amounted to: Net Surplus - - US dollar 377,603 6,925 Adjustments for: GB Pounds (represents cash held by AOC) 2,507 3,190 Provision for doubtful debts 5,511 29,474 Other currencies 4,628 2,001 Depreciation and amortisation of non current assets 192,244 339,340 Total 384,738 12,116 Loss on disposal of non current assets 214,520 115,881 Changes in Balance Sheet 23 Expenditure Commitments Trade and other receivables (1,274,321) (12,813,384) (a) Operating lease commitments – current lease premises Prepayments (25,526) (18,829) A non-cancellable lease for premises at Suite 402, Level 4, 140 George Street, Sydney Deferred expenditure 904,467 (1,447,481) the principal place of business as of 1 March 2013, was entered into in 2012 for a term of Trade and other payables (314,898) (345,766) twelve years expiring 28 February 2025. Provisions 237,051 (194,696) Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases as at Deferred income (2,164,090) 9,674,617 31 December 2014 are as follows: Net cash flows (used in) / from operating activities (2,225,042) (4,660,844) Due no later than one year 481,630 463,106 (b) Non-cash activities Within one to five years 2,127,033 2,045,224 During the year the Committee acquired plant and equipment and incurred expenses with an aggregate cost value of Later than five years 3,173,836 3,737,275 $1,544,779 (2013: $618,061) as a result of donations and sponsorship contributions in kind. Although recognised as Aggregate lease expenditure contracted for at balance date 5,782,499 6,245,605 income in the statement of comprehensive income, these transactions are not reflected in the statement of cash flows. (b) Finance lease commitments T he Committee currently has a finance lease for two photocopiers at theM CA premises. (c) Unused banking facilities The Committee has an unsecured commercial bill facility that may be drawn at any time to a value of $14 million. Futur e minimum lease payments under finance leases together with the present value of The facility is available until 31 December 2015 and at 31 December 2014 was drawn to $11.6m (2013: $8.35m) the net minimum lease payments are as follows:

Due no later than one year 18,996 18,996 26 Related party disclosures Within one to five years 50,656 54,424 (a) The State Olympic Councils The State Olympic Councils are members of the Committee and raise funds on behalf of the Committee towards the Total minimum lease payments 69,652 73,420 costs of preparation and participation of Australian Olympic Teams at Olympic and Olympic Winter Games. Lease amounts representing finance charges (6,132) (3,578) The Committee provides financial and other support to State Olympic Councils. Present value of minimum lease payments 63,520 69,842 (b) Australian Olympic Foundation 24 Segment information On 16 February 1996 the Australian Olympic Foundation (“The Foundation”) was constituted by a Deed of Settlement The Committee operates predominately in Australia except at the time of participation of Australian Teams in Olympic establishing the Foundation by the late Julius L. Patching and the appointment of a Trustee, the Australian Olympic Games which are held in various overseas locations. Foundation Limited. The Directors of the Trustee are those persons being voting members of the Executive of the Committee in office from time to time.

As at balance date, the Committee was owed by the Foundation $7,937 (2013: $284,086) representing: (i) distribution for the period of $4,600,000 (2013: $4,600,000) of which $4,600,000 (2013: $4,330,780) has been paid in cash. The cash balance of the distribution of income at 2013 year end was subsequently settled in 2014; (ii) trade debtors of $7,937 (2013: $14,866). (iii) No settlement was made on the AOF during the 2014 year.

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2014 2013 $ $

27 Key management personnel 27 Key management personnel (continued) (a) Meetings (a) Compensation of key management personnel The members of the Executive and the number of Executive meetings (including meetings of committees and commis- Compensation of key management personnel relate to the following categories only: sions) attended by each of the Executive during the financial year were: Short-term employee benefits 1,604,267 1,844,065 Post-employment benefits 673,876 101,915 Remuneration Executive Team Audit Finance and Athletes’ 2,278,143 1,945,980 Executive Members Executive Committee Commission Nominations Commission A Remuneration and Nominations Committee reviews and determines on behalf of the Executive, the remuneration of the Committee President (if any), Secretary General, other senior management and senior consultants. Its role includes responsibility for ABABABABABAB the content of contracts, superannuation entitlements, any senior level dismissal or involuntary terminations, retirement and termination entitlements, any allowances, fringe benefit policies and professional indemnity and liability insurance policies. H Brownlee 4 4 1 1 I Chesterman 4 4 3 3 3 3 Remuneration shall be reasonable, competitive and equitable so as to attract, retain and motivate high calibre management and consultants. It shall relate to individual performance and also that of the Committee. K Chiller (viii) 4 4 6 6 1 1 J Coates (i) 4 4 3 3 3 3 1 1 The Remuneration and Nominations Committee Charter is available on the Committee’s website olympics.com.au. K Crow (ii) 3 4 3 3 Any remuneration of the Olympic Team Executive members is reported in the notes to these Financial Statements. F de Jong (v), (vi), (ix) 1 1 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 N Green 4 4 Salary & Fees Post Employment N Livingstone 4 4 Salary & Motor Superannuation Retirement / P Montgomery 4 4 3 3 3 3 1 1 Fees Vehicle Contributions Separation Benefits C Phillips (iv), (vi), (ix) 2 2 3 5 1 1 1 1 Executive Members $ $ $ $ $ A Plympton (vii) 4 4 3 3 3 3 0 0 John Coates 2014 621,340 28,660 - - 650,000 President 2013 621,340 28,660 - - 650,000 J Tomkins 4 4 3 3 I Chesterman (1) 2014 35,000 - - - 35,000 R Withers 4 4 3 3 3 3 Executive Member 2013 35,000 - - - 35,000 D Woodward (iii) 3 4 Management

(3) A = Number of meetings attended F de Jong 2014 182,487 13,622 17,103 - 213,212 Secretary General 2013 246,400 22,599 22,484 - 291,483 B = Reflects the number of meetings held during the time the member of the Executive held office during the period. J Webb 2014 246,400 13,190 23,100 - 282,690 (i) W hile not a member, the President also attends Audit and Remuneration and Nominations Committee meetings except in the Director Corporate Services 2013 244,505 18,346 22,309 - 285,160 case of the latter when his remuneration is being reviewed. M Tancred 2014 246,400 16,760 23,100 - 286,260 Director Media & Communications 2013 246,400 25,886 22,484 - 294,770 (ii) Absent for the AOC Executive meeting held 7 August 2014 competing overseas at the Rowing World Championships. C Phillips (2) 2014 189,835 10,573 36,340 574,233 810,981 (iii) Absent for the AOC Executive meeting held 7 August 2014 due to business. Secretary General 2013 329,600 25,328 34,639 - 389,567 (iv) Resigned as Secretary General 30 June 2014. 2014 1,521,462 82,805 99,643 574,233 2,278,143 TOTAL 2013 1,723,245 120,819 101,916 - 1,945,980 (v) Appointed as Secretary General 7 August 2014, commenced 7 October 2014 on return from parental leave. (vi) W hile not a member, the Secretary General also attends Audit, Finance and Remuneration and Nominations Committee Meetings (1) Consulting Fees except in the case of the latter when his/her remuneration is being reviewed. (2) C raig Phillips resigned as of 30 June 2014. Retirement and separation benefits include unused annual and long service leave, (vii) Appointed to the Remunerations and Nominations Committee on 31 December 2014. separation payment and non cash benefits. (viii) Ceased to be a member of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee on 31 December 2014. (3) A ppointed as Secretary General 7 August 2014. (Director of Sport, 1 January to 24 March 2014. Parental leave 24 March to 6 October 2014). Commenced as Secretary General 7 October 2014. (ix) I ncludes Team Executive meetings for the 2016 Olympic Games and for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games. The attendance reflects dates applicable to when the relevant Secretary General was in office. No Team Executive meetings with respect to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games were held.

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2014 2013 $ $

27 Key management personnel (continued) 30 Financial risk management objectives (b) Compensation of key management personnel (continued) The Committee’s principal financial instruments, other than derivatives, comprise bank loans, finance leases and cash and Except as indicated above, members of the Executive serve on an honorary basis. short term deposits.The main purpose of these financial instruments is to raise finance for the Committee’s operations.

During the year the Committee has paid insurance premiums for cover in respect of Professional Indemnity and The Committee has various other financial instruments such as trade debtors and trade creditors, which arise directly from Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance. operations. The Committee also enters into derivative transactions, principally forward currency contracts. The purpose is to manage the Members of the Executive are also indemnified against legal fees and expenses where, with the approval of the currency risks arising from the Committee’s operations. Executive, they institute legal proceedings arising out of loss and damage suffered as a direct consequence of their membership of the Executive. The indemnification is on the basis that the Committee is reimbursed such legal fees It is, and has been throughout the period under review, the Committee’s policy that no trading in financial instruments shall be and expenses as a first priority out of any award or settlement. undertaken. The Committee’s accounting policies in relation to derivatives are set out in Note 2(u). 28 Auditor’s remuneration The main risks arising from the Committee’s financial instruments are liquidity risk, interest rate risk, foreign currency risk and Amounts received or due and receivable by Ernst & Young Australia for: credit risk. The Executive reviews and agrees the policies for managing each of these risk and they are summarised below. The Finance Commission holds delegated authority to approve measures to mitigate financial risk. An audit of the financial report of the Committee and other associated entities. 119,377 111,755 Other services in relation to the Committee and other associated entities. 5,356 5,150 Liquid risk In accordance with the AOC published Audit Committee Charter it is believed that the non-audit services provided are in The Committee’s primary liquidity risk arises from the uncertain timing of revenues from sponsorship and fundraising the nature of compliance assurance and as such the existing knowledge of the statutory auditor brings insight and synergy compared to the fixed nature of spending on programs and operations. The risk is managed through the maintenance of a to the Committee without impacting the actual or perceived independence of the quality of the auditor’s ongoing assurance $14 million commercial bill facility. engagements. Interest rate risk

29 Financial instruments The Committee’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the Committee’s $14 million floating The Committee’s accounting policies, terms and conditions in relation to financial assets and liabilities are included in the rate commercial bill facility. notes to the financial statements. Foreign currency risk The Committee’s maximum exposure to credit risk at balance date in relation to each class of recognised financial assets is As a result of significant sponsorship revenues being through the International Olympic Committee US$ denominated the carrying amount of those assets as indicated in the statement of financial position. worldwide TOP sponsorship program the Committee’s revenues and balance sheet can be affected significantly by The Committee from time to time enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge certain receivables movements in the US$ / AU$ exchange rate. denominated in foreign currencies. The terms of these commitments have been up to thirty eight months. As these The Committee seeks from time to time to mitigate the effect of this structural currency exposure by using forward foreign contracts are hedging firm receivables, any unrealised gains and losses on the contracts together with the costs of currency exchange contracts to fix the amount receivable from future US$ sponsorship payments and structuring programs contracts, will be recognised in the financial statements at the time the underlying transaction occurs. There were no and operations around these fixed AU$ levels of income. forward foreign exchange contracts as at 31 December 2014. At 31 December 2014 no forward US$ foreign exchange contracts were held.

Fair values The Committee also has transactional currency exposures primarily to do with costs associated with attendance at Olympic Games. These exposures are managed through the purchase and holding of the relevant currencies forward exchange All of the Committee’s financial instruments are carried at fair value. contracts and other appropriate measures to meet known commitments. At 31 December 2014 if the AUD had weakened/strengthened by 10% against the USD with all other variables held constant, revenues would have improved/deteriorated in the order of $637,000 over the remaining two years of the quadrennium.

Credit risk The group trades only with recognised, credit worthy third parties. In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Committee’s exposure to bad debts is not significant.

31 Subsequent events The Committee entered into two new sponsorship agreements subsequent to the balance date relating to the current Olympic Quadrennium.

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32 Contingencies In the opinion of the Executive of the Committee: Guarantees (a) t he financial statements and notes of the Committee as set out on pages 83 to 103 are drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the Committee’s financial position for the year ended 31 December 2014 and of their performance for the year ended The Committee had no guarantees at 31 December 2014. on that date: and 33 Going concern (b) the financial statements and notes have been prepared in accordance with the basis of accounting described in Note 2; and T he Committee plans its operations such that revenues and expenses match over the four years operating cycle which (c) t here are reasonable grounds to believe that the Committee will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and attaches to each summer Olympic Games. The Committee has received the support of the Foundation to ensure that payable. sufficient funds are available to operate on this break even basis over previous quadrenniums. As a result of this support the Committee has positive equity as at balance date. This statement is made out in accordance with a resolution of the Executive. T he Committee meets its day to day working capital requirements through a $14m bank bill facility guaranteed by the Foundation. The Committee has prepared projected cash flow information for the year ending 31 December 2015. On the Signed on behalf of the Executive at Sydney this 19 March 2015. basis of this information the Executive consider that the Committee will continue to operate within the current facility agreed until its expiry on 31 December 2015, when the Committee’s bankers will consider an extension. B udgets for the 2016 quadrennium have again been prepared on a break even basis and based on this and the continued expected support of the Foundation the Executive believe it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in the preparation of these Financial Statements.

______J D COATES H BROWNLEE President Vice President

103 AOC 2014 Annual Report 104 Independent audit report to members of the Australian Olympic Committee Incorporated

Ernst & Young Tel: +61 2 9248 5555 680 George Street Fax: +61 2 9248 5959 Sydney NSW 2000 Australia ey.com/au GPO Box 2646 Sydney NSW 2001

Independent auditor’s report to the members of the Australian Olympic Opinion Committee Inc. In our opinion the financial report presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the We have audited the accompanying special purpose financial report of the Australian Olympic Committee Australian Olympic Committee Inc. as of 31 December 2014 and its financial performance and its cash Inc., which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2014, and the statement of flows for the year then ended in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 2 to the comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year ended on financial statements. that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the Statement by the Executive. Basis of Accounting Executive’s Responsibility for the Financial Report Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 2 to the financial report which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report is prepared to assist the Australian Olympic Committee Inc. to The Executive of the Committee are responsible for the preparation of the financial report and have meet the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 of Victoria and the determined that the basis of preparation described in Note 2 to the financial report is appropriate to meet Constitution. As a result the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose. the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 of Victoria and the Constitution and is appropriate to meet the needs of the members. The Executive are also responsible for such controls as they determine are necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. Ernst & Young Sydney An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the 19 March 2015 financial report. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal controls relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Executive of the Committee, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Independence In conducting our audit we have complied with the independence requirements of the Australian professional accounting bodies.

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