COMMONWEALTH GAMES ANNUAL REPORT 2016 AUSTRALIA 2 3 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

CONTENTS

WELCOME TO THE NEW CGA 04

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 06

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT 08

OUR NEW BRAND EXPLAINED 10

BUILDING A STRONGER IDENTITY 12

AUSTRALIA AT THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES 14

GOLD COAST UPDATE 16

SPONSORS 18

CGA TEAMS UPDATE 20

FUNDING PROGRAMS 22

STATE DIVISIONS & MEDICAL COMMISSION 24

COMMONWEALTH GAMES FEDERATION 26

COMMONWEALTH GAMES MOVEMENT 28

IN MEMORIAM 30

FINANCIAL REPORTS 32

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WELCOME TO THE NEW CGA

WELCOME TO THE NEW The athletes offered some very LOOK COMMONWEALTH clear guidelines. It needed to be green and gold. It needed GAMES AUSTRALIA. to reference the coat of arms. The new logo does this in a very Over the past 12 months there distinctive way and the and the has been an extensive review feedback received from athletes and undertaken of the existing ACGA stakeholders has been very positive. brand, which has led to the rebrand represented throughout the 2016 Commonwealth Games Australia Annual Report. would like to thank all of the athletes and stakeholders who took time to What has been created is a fresh, assist in the process, and also thanks bold and modern new brand that WiteKite and Excalibre Insights for Commonwealth Games Australia their extensive work on the project. believes will provide for better engagement with the community and position the organisation in the strongest way for the future.

The work that has gone into this rebranding is significant and it is important to note that it was an extremely collaborative piece of work involving all stakeholders, but particularly Australian athletes, past and present. COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 6 7 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

First and foremost, we must We believe these three Australia is the most successful We were incredibly buoyed by the I thank also the members of the acknowledge our change of name appointments are critical to assisting nation in terms of medals won success of many of our NextGEN Medical Commission under Dr Peter to Commonwealth Games Australia. the sustainability and growth of our across all Commonwealth Games funded athletes in Rio and it is a Harcourt OAM. Their work is very It is a strong new name and should organisation going forward. Most and it is our absolute desire program we will continue to invest much appreciated. assist in us helping build a stronger, importantly however, I believe these to maintain our reputation for in leading into Gold Coast 2018. My special thanks to my Executive more recognisable brand. While a additions will assist our athletes’ performance and success. Many The next 18 months presents colleagues, Geraldine Brown simple change, it is one we believe preparations for a successful Gold other nations will have the same fantastic opportunities and and Mike Victor OAM and to all best suits our strategic priorities for Coast 2018 campaign. ambition. It won’t be easy but it is challenges for Commonwealth the Directors of the Board of the future and will best place the our duty to do everything we can to As well, the Board of Management Games Australia. Over the past 12 Management for another purposeful organisation to engage with the work with our member sports, high established a Finance and Audit months we have done a great deal and productive 12 months on behalf Australian community. performance system partners and Committee under the Chairmanship of work to ensure we are well placed of Commonwealth Games Australia athletes to give ourselves the best Along with our name, we have of Director David Mandel. to meet the challenges and optimise and for their personal and chance at success in 2018 changed the corporate look of the the opportunities. We are excited by collective support. I must acknowledge the fantastic and beyond. OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS organisation with bold new branding the journey ahead. work of our CEO Craig Phillips OUR ORGANISATION and a logo which we again feel In the lead up to Gold Coast 2018 SAM COFFA AM JP in his first 12 months in the role. Our new staff, Dianne, Jonathon will assist us to better establish we are investing upwards of $14 President HAS UNDERGONE AN He has worked extremely hard and Tim, together with Michelle and grow the organisation going million in our partner sports and on making the necessary changes and Danusia are working extremely ENORMOUS AMOUNT forward. The work that has gone into athletes via our Gold Coast Gold, for our organisation to thrive going hard and doing a great job and I OF CHANGE. CERTAINLY the rebranding has been significant. NextGEN and Direct Athlete Support forward and prepare us to take full thank them all on behalf of IN MY TIME AS PRESIDENT, Consultation across all stakeholder funding programs. At a time when advantage of the opportunities our organisation. groups has been paramount, with funding from other sources may be I CAN’T RECALL PRESIDING presented by Gold Coast 2018. the input and feedback from the decreasing, Commonwealth Games We have a very stable financial OVER SUCH A PERIOD I am very excited by the direction athletes who represent us and Australia is making a significant situation and that is in no small of our organisation under OF CHANGE. the nation, pivotal in shaping the contribution to ensure our sports measure attributed to the work Craig’s leadership. outcome. We listened to our athletes and our athletes have the best of our Foundation Investment and we feel we have created The cornerstone of a successful chance of success. We are incredibly Committee chaired by Bill Walker. something they will be proud home games will always be proud of our contribution to our My grateful thanks to Bill and the to be part of. It is something a successful team performance. sports and we will continue to work membership of the Committee for we can all be proud to be part of. We are determined to return to with all the NSOs to make sure our a splendid job. being the number one nation in funding continues to assist athletes A corporate restructure – endorsed the Commonwealth. In the wash up achieve their goals and dreams. by the Board of Management – has from Rio, there has been significant seen the arrival of three new General commentary around medal Managers to the organisation. I am expectations and the pressures pleased to welcome Dianne O’Neill placed on athletes. We cannot shy (General Manager – Corporate), away from our aspiration to be Tim Mahon (General Manager number one. Team Performance) and Jonathon Monasso (General Manager Marketing and Communications) to our organisation. COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 8 9 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

In recognition for the quality of his Commonwealth Games Australia The following pages of this Annual The clear message from the review Ultimately, changes to the corporate leadership, Commonwealth Games continues to be impressed at the Report provide a high level view was that organisational reform was governance framework will enable Australia appointed Matthew quality of work being undertaken of our strategic plan. Our vision, needed and needed quickly. In April, Commonwealth Games Australia to Cowdrey to lead the Australian by GOLDOC and other Games mission, values, purpose and we initiated a recruitment process to make better quality decisions using Team for the Commonwealth Youth delivery partners. We are confident strategic priorities are highlighted. identify and employ three General more robust processes. Games in the Bahamas in July 2017. that Gold Coast 2018 will be truly The full Strategic Plan will be Managers, one each in the portfolios The 2016-17 reporting year will see memorable Games. adopted by Commonwealth Games of Corporate, Team Performance In March 2016, Steve Moneghetti the consolidation of the reforms Australia in November 2016. and Marketing and Communications. AM was appointed to lead the 2018 During the reporting year, GOLDOC commenced in 2015-16. This will As noted in the President’s Report, Australian Commonwealth Games underwent some leadership changes As highlighted in the President’s allow Commonwealth Games Dianne (Di) O’Neill (Corporate), Team as Chef de Mission. It will be with former Queensland Premier Report, the organisation has Australia to get on with its core Jonathon Monasso (Marketing and the third time that he has led an Peter Beattie AC being appointed undertaken a brand redevelopment business; the organisation of the Communications) and Tim Mahon Australian Commonwealth Games to the role of Chairman. Peter has project throughout 2016. The Team (Team Performance) are already Team. Steve will be supported by taken on the role with great energy new look to this Annual Report and Commonwealth Games Team making a significant contribution. THE REPORTING YEAR a Team Executive and other key and enthusiasm. Commonwealth and renaming of the ACGA as to Bahamas 2017 and Gold Coast STARTED IN A VERY leadership positions. By the end Games Australia records its thanks ‘Commonwealth Games Australia’ Further appointments critical to our 2018 respectively. of the reporting year, two of three to outgoing Chairman Nigel Chamier are just two strong examples of how future success will be made in the POSITIVE WAY WITH After such a busy year, it is Team General Managers had been AM for his tireless work in leading our brand has evolved. coming months. important that I record my thanks THE TALENTED YOUNG appointed – Petria Thomas OAM GOLDOC with such distinction. Over the coming months, our new It would be remiss of me not to to the Commonwealth Games MEMBERS OF OUR 2015 (Support Services) and Tim Mahon In early 2016, Commonwealth brand will become apparent in the note the contribution made to the Australia Executive – Sam Coffa AM COMMONWEALTH YOUTH (Performance). Games Australia committed to words we use, the things we do, ACGA over several years by Director JP, Geraldine Brown and Mike Victor GAMES TEAM PERFORMING Commonwealth Games Australia is a program of reform which would be the way we behave and the way we of Sport, Diane Gallagher who left OAM – the Board of Management WITH GREAT DISTINCTION proud of the important contribution the focus of its activities throughout and our team look. It will be shown the organisation in June 2016. and our hardworking staff for their IN SAMOA. it is making to the successful the year. This reform agenda through our website and social Commonwealth Games Australia unwavering support, diligence and planning and delivery of the 2018 focussed on four key elements media, our publications and the thanks Diane for her services. hard work. Ably led by Team General Manager Commonwealth Games on the Gold – strategic plan and priorities, uniforms our athletes wear. The final important element of the I commend this Annual Report Matthew Cowdrey OAM, our 84 Coast. In the capacity of Deputy brand development, organisational Our brand DNA – First Among reform agenda is the advancement and note that the subsequent athletes from seven sports topped Chair of the Organising Committee structure and corporate governance. Equals – will be clearly evident to all. of our corporate governance pages provide further detail of the medal tally winning a total of (GOLDOC), our President, Sam Coffa In order to progress the strategic framework. During the reporting Commonwealth Games Australia’s 63 medals (25 Gold, 19 Silver, 19 AM JP, has been at the forefront In late 2015/early 2016, an plan, a subcommittee of the Board year and with the benefit of activities and its financial report for Bronze). Most importantly, they of some critical decisions for Gold organisational review was conducted of Management was formed. the organisational review, we the year ended 30 June 2016. were fantastic ambassadors for their Coast 2018. Most notably, are the with the assistance of McLaughlin This subcommittee assumed commenced an important gap sports, the Commonwealth Games inclusion of Beach Volleyball as the Sports Consultancy (MSC). responsibility for reviewing the analysis of its existing By Laws, movement and Australia. eighteenth sport on the Games CRAIG PHILLIPS existing strategic plan and for policies and procedures. With her program and the increase in the The primary purpose of this Chief Executive Officer proposing amendments which appointment in July, Di O’Neill number of medal events for review was to assess whether the would bring it into alignment has assumed responsibility for women, so that for first time at organisation was “fit for purpose” with the Commonwealth advancing this important work. a Commonwealth Games (or any for the challenges and opportunities Games Federation’s (CGF’s) major multisport event) there are which would arise during the lead up Transformation 2022. equal medal opportunities for to Gold Coast 2018 and beyond. men and women. COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 10 11 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

OUR NEW BRAND EXPLAINED

IN THE LEAD UP TO Bold and youthful, our new visual OUR PURPOSE VISION OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES GOLD COAST 2018, identity is founded on a strong Commonwealth Games Australia To inspire and unite all Australians BUILDING TEAM SUCCESS vision, principles and values so that (CGA) is responsible for Australia’s through the pursuit of sporting • Team performance (2017 to 2022) THE TIME IS RIGHT TO our athletes, organisation, partners successful participation in the excellence. Our efforts, both • Team members & the ENHANCE AUSTRALIA’S and fans alike can now share, wear Commonwealth Games and in competition and within the games experience COMMONWEALTH and promote the same brand. Commonwealth Youth Games. community, aim to build peaceful, • Team leadership & operations GAMES IDENTITY. We are committed to the values CGA works collaboratively with its sustainable and prosperous members, stakeholders and other communities across Australia. of humanity, equality and destiny CONNECTING WITH high performance system partners In an extension of the direction that underpin the Commonwealth COMMUNITIES to support Australia’s athletes in led by the Commonwealth Games Games movement. MISSION • Embracing diversity the pursuit oftheir sporting dreams. Federation more broadly, we have To champion Australia through & inclusiveness As an organisation and a team, rationalised, simplified and amplified sport. Building upon our #1 status our role is to ensure that Australia CGA ensures that all Australians • Telling our story to engage, strengthen and inspire. in the Commonwealth, we aim participates successfully in the have the opportunity toconnect • Embracing our heritage to connect more meaningfully From the beginning, Australian Commonwealth Games and with the Commonwealth Games & our future with more Australians, through athletes have proudly worn the Commonwealth Youth Games – and to celebrate theachievements leadership, advocacy and coat of arms over their hearts and helping to uphold our position as of our athletes. innovation in sport. BUILDING A VALUED BRAND while our identity is far more than the leading sporting nation in the • Developing our brand a new logo, it rightfully continues Commonwealth. We are progressive, OUR VALUES • Promoting our brand as the centrepiece of our brand contemporary and a positive force in a more modern and athletic • Inclusivenes for good – both in competition and LEADING THE WAY reinterpretation. in the community. • Integrity • Building a sustainable business • Respect for 2018 & beyond • Excellence • Playing our part internationally

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BUILDING A STRONGER IDENTITY

The CGA is represented by one Core The Commonwealth Logo across the organisation with Games Wordmark KANGAROO various designations available. The key differentiator in the elite sporting landscape of Australia that It is made up of four elements: separates our team from any other.

STACKED Our endemic fauna: the Red Kangaroo and the Emu The Commonwealth Games Selected for their always moving Federation (CGF) Bar forward nature, they stand tall and The CGF Bar is a symbol that EMU look eye to eye. Our animals have unites the Commonwealth family been crafted to be strong and through sport. It represents shows athletic with a close synergy a strong, level playing field that is to our Hero font and the CGF Bar. supported by two arcs. These arcs visually represent our increasing Our stacked acronym: AUS efforts either side of three spikes Set in a our Hero font, CGA Bold, COMMONWEALTH that denote our trinity of values: we have intentionally adopted our GAMES humanity, destiny and equality. WORDMARK nation’s international identifier.

CGF BAR

INTRODUCING OUR CUSTOM MADE HERO FONT Commonwealth games australia

A STRONG & DEFINITIVE COLOUR GRADIENT COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 14 15 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

AUSTRALIA AT THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES

YEAR DATES ATHLETES OFFICIALS FLAG BEARER CHEF DE MISSION/GENERAL MANAGER GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL

1911 * 12 May 7 1 - Richard Coombes 2 2 4 8

1930 Hamilton 16 – 23 Aug 9 2 Bobby Pearce Hugh Weir 3 4 1 8

1934 London 4 – 11 Aug 17 2 Noel Ryan Herbert Maxwell 8 4 2 14

1938 5 - 12 Feb 158 11 Dunc Gray Wilfred Kent Hughes 25 19 22 66

1950 Auckland 4 - 11 Feb 148 20 Mervyn Wood Harold Wilkes 34 27 19 80

1954 Vancouver 30 Jul - 4 Aug 78 13 Dick Garrard Jim Eve 20 11 17 48

1958 Cardiff 18 – 26 Jul 105 14 Ivan Lund Jim Eve 27 22 17 66

1962 22 Nov - 1 Dec 208 30 Tony Madigan Edgar Tanner 38 36 31 105

1966 Kingston 4 – 13 Aug 101 23 David Dickson Bill Young 23 28 22 73

1970 Edinburgh 16 – 25 Jul 107 25 Pam Kilborn Arthur Tunstall 36 24 22 82

1974 Christchurch 24 Jan – 2 Feb 168 34 Michael Wenden Bill Young 29 28 25 82

1978 Edmonton 3 – 12 Aug 148 42 Sal Sansonetti, Remo Sansonetti Les Martyn 24 33 27 84

1982 Brisbane 30 Sep - 9 Oct 208 54 Rick Mitchell Jim Barry 39 39 29 107

1986 Edinburgh 24 Jul - 2 Aug 235 69 Michael Turtur Arthur Tunstall 40 46 35 121

1990 Auckland 24 Jan - 3 Feb 247 68 Lisa Curry-Kenny Arthur Tunstall 52 54 56 162

1994 18 – 28 Aug 241 92 Ian Hale Arthur Tunstall 87 52 42 181

1998 Kuala Lumpur 11 – 21 Sep 311 130 Kieren Perkins Don Stockins 80 61 57 198

2002 Manchester 25 Jul - 4 Aug 355 151 Damian Brown Don Stockins 82 62 63 207

2006 15 – 26 Mar 425 168 Jane Saville John Devitt 84 69 68 221

2010 Delhi 3 – 14 Oct 368 179 Sharelle McMahon Steve Moneghetti 74 56 49 179

2014 Glasgow 23 Jul – 3 Aug 409 184 Anna Meares Steve Moneghetti 49 42 46 137

4053 1312 856 719 654 2229

*1911 was held at Crystal Palace in London. This was the forerunner for the establishment of the Games in 1930. COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 16 17 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

GOLD COAST 2018 COMM GAMES UPDATE

Construction of the Coomera Indoor Gold Coast 2018 will host Sports Centre, which will host the up to 300 para-sport athletes Gymnastics and Netball Finals, and 38 medal events across was completed in 2016, along seven sports. with important upgrades to the This represents an increase of Broadbeach Bowl’s Club. 45 per cent more athletes and 73 In May, 2016 GOLDOC welcomed per cent more medals compared new Chair, former Premier of to the para-sport competition Queensland Peter Beattie AC. staged at the Glasgow . In the second half of 2016, GOLDOC announced the appointment of Sally The para sports - to be contested Pearson and Cameron McEvoy as by some 300 para-athletes - will Gold Coast 2018 ambassadors, with be Athletics, Cycling (Track), Lawn further ambassador announcements Bowls, Powerlifting, , set to follow. Table Tennis and Triathlon.

Borobi, the Gold Coast 2018 mascot, Para-triathlon will be presented COMMONWEALTH was launched in April 2016 and has for the first time ever at a GAMES AUSTRALIA IS since been readily embraced by Commonwealth Games, building on WORKING CLOSELY the local community and is proving the enormous success and profile a valuable asset in promoting of Triathlon competition at Glasgow WITH THE GOLD COAST the Games. 2014 and internationally. ORGANISING COMMITTEE The sponsorship program is Pleasingly, there will be an equal (GOLDOC) ON DELIVERY progressing encouragingly with number of men’s and women’s OF THE GOLD COAST 2018 Jupiters Gold Coast, Griffith medal events across all seven COMMONWEALTH GAMES. University and TAFE Queensland para-sports, highlighting the signed on as Tier One sponsors. commitment to equality and All venues, including the inclusion at the 2018 Games. • Ticketek, Atos, Seek, KPMG, Commonwealth Games Village Aggreko and Minter Ellison are The first ever wheelchair marathon at Parklands, are on track to be Tier Two sponsors; and (T54) at a Commonwealth Games delivered on time and on budget. • Centum Software, GPY+R will take the inspirational thrill of The first of the newly constructed and MediaCom are Tier para-sport competition to the venues to be completed was Three Sponsors. streets and communities of the the 4000sqm Sound Stage 9 Gold Coast. In March 2016, it was announced at Oxenford Village Roadshow that the integrated Gold Coast Studios, the venue for the 2018 para-sport program will be the Squash competition. most extensive in Commonwealth Games history. COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 18 19 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

SPONSORS

COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR VALUED SPONSORS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

setting the benchmark COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 20 21 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

CGA TEAMS UPDATE generation the next inspiring BAHAMAS 2017 As one of Australia’s most decorated GOLD COAST 2018 At this stage, it is anticipated that COMMONWEALTH swimmers, Matt is an ideal role COMMONWEALTH GAMES the Australian Team will be the YOUTH GAMES model for Australia’s young, up and largest assembled in more than Preparations for Gold Coast 2018 coming athletes. He represented a decade, eclipsed by only the Australian Team preparations for progressed well during the 2015- Australia at three Commonwealth Australian Olympic Teams of 2000 the Bahamas 2017 Commonwealth 16 financial year. As outlined in Games and three and 2004. It will be the largest Youth Games continue to advance. the CEO’s report, a number of key winning a total of 27 medals. Australian Commonwealth Games appointments have been made: The Games will be held in Nassau Team ever. For the first time, athletes will take from 19-23 July 2017 with athletes Steve Moneghetti – part in a team preparation camp from 71 Commonwealth countries Chef de Mission prior to departing for the Bahamas. THE FORECAST TEAM OF expected to take part in the event. Details of the camp are still to be Tim Mahon – 450 ATHLETES INCLUDES The Australian team is anticipated confirmed but Commonwealth Manager Team Performance APPROXIMATELY to include 80 athletes competing Games Australia believes it is Petria Thomas – 50 PARA-ATHETES across seven sports. another important step in the development of athletes and Team General Manager Sports included in the program In line with the announcement made will assist in building the culture These appointments along with the include: Athletics, Swimming, Judo, at the 2016 CGF General Assembly of the team. Team Attache and Team General Rugby 7s, Beach Volleyball, Cycling that for the first time at a multisport Manager, Operations will form the and Boxing. games there will be equal medal BAHAMAS FACT FILE 2018 Team Executive. opportunities for men and women, In September, Commonwealth • Made up of more than 700 islands Importantly, the Team Executive Commonwealth Games Australia Games Australia confirmed the positions align closely with will aim to have an equal number of appointment of Matt Cowdrey • Population approx. 390,000 Commonwealth Games Australia’s female and male athletes as part of as Team General Manager for • First competed at British Empire/ commitment to optimising the the Australian Team. Bahamas 2017. Commonwealth Games in 1954 performances of athletes and • Total of 34 medals at Commonwealth Games Australia Cowdrey continues as Team delivering memorable Games Commonwealth Games. will continue to work closely with General Manager after successfully experiences for all team members Nine gold. partner sports to ensure the best fulfilling the role at the 2015 Samoa supported by a high quality preparation for the Australian Team. Commonwealth Youth Games. operating environment. In September, it was announced that In April 2016, the Chef de Mission, Commonwealth Games Australia accompanied by Commonwealth would contribute an additional $1 Games Australia’s CEO undertook million to partner sports for GC2018 the first planning visit to the Gold team preparation, bringing the total Coast. During this visit they received contribution for the GC2018 cycle to briefings from different functional more than $11 million. areas of GOLDOC and viewed Games venues. COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 22 23 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

FUNDING PROGRAMS

COMMONWEALTH GAMES GOLD COAST GOLD: Table Tennis Sport NextGEN Funding* 2018 Preparation Total Funding AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO During the 2015-2016 financial year, World Juniors, France Commonwealth Games Australia No. of athletes Paid 2015-16 No. of athletes Paid 2015-16 # SUPPORT ATHLETES AND Diving 2nd Payment $ contributed $2.8 million across FINA Grand Prix, Spain assisted $ assisted** $ OUR PARTNER SPORTS our 17 of our 18 partner sports, Athletics 52 192,400 170 230,000 460,000 652,400 THROUGH THREE KEY benefitting an estimated 917 Weightlifting FUNDING PROGRAMS. athletes with their preparations. World Junior Championships, Poland Badminton 16 75,000 75,000 75,000 Basketball 14 51,800 48 100,000 51,800 • Gold Coast Gold NEXTGEN: Commonwealth Games Australia was particularly buoyed by the Boxing 14 90,000 180,000 180,000 • NextGEN During the 2015-2016 period, success of NextGEN squad athletes 191 athletes were part of the Cycling 16 59,200 80 155,000 155,000 214,200 • Direct Athlete Support Commonwealth Games Australia at the Rio 2016 . NextGEN squad, targeting Some 120 athletes – approximately Diving 40 92,000 92,000 92,000 In preparation for the Gold Coast a quarter of the Australian Olympic young and emerging athletes. Gymnastics 9 33,300 53 150,000 300,000 333,300 2018 Commonwealth Games, The $699,000 made available to Team – had previously been Commonwealth Games Australia athletes via their NSOs was used members of the NextGEN squad. Of Hockey 20 74,000 76 125,000 250,000 324,000 will directly contribute upwards of to support valuable national and that group, 22 returned to Australia Lawn Bowls 8 29,600 60 140,000 140,000 169,600 $11 million to athletes and partner international experience. Events as Olympic medallists, while many sports. This includes an additional attended included: others had successful campaigns Netball 8 29,600 48 96,000 96,000 125,600 $1 million which was committed in that point to exciting performances Rugby 7s 50 100,000 200,000 200,000 mid-2016 to the Gold Coast Gold Athletics on the Gold Coast in 2018. World Youth U18 Championships, program. Shooting 20 74,000 37 110,000 110,000 184,000 Colombia In 2016, discussions commenced Commonwealth Games Australia will with the Australian Institute of Sport Squash 15 75,000 150,000 150,000 continue to work closely with partner Badminton (AIS) to ensure greater collaboration Swimming 22 80,000 113 200,000 400,000 480,000 sports to ensure athletes have the Oceania Juniors, on the provision of direct athlete support via the AIS’s dAIS program best opportunity of success at Gold Cycling – 2015 World Junior Track Table Tennis 6 13,200 21 65,000 65,000 78,200 and Commonwealth Games Coast 2018. Championships, Kazakhstan Australia’s own funding program. Triathlon 22 60,000 60,000 60,000 On top of the $11 million for Squash The results of this collaboration will Weightlifting 9 36,630 23 25,000 50,000 86,630 Gold Coast 2018 preparations, WSF World Junior Championships, be announced in November 2016. Commonwealth Games Australia Wrestling 7 25,900 31 25,000 25,000 50,900 The Netherlands Commonwealth Games Australia continues to make an significant has committed $2 million for direct TOTAL 191 $699,630 917 $1,913,000 $2,808,000 3,507,630 annual investment in the NextGEN Swimming athlete support during the lead up squad, focussed on young and World Junior Championships, to Gold Coast 2018. emerging athletes. Singapore Notes: Paid figures represent payments made to Sports in the 2015-16 Financial Year (ex GST). * NextGen is a calendar year program, therefore more than one payment can be made in a financial year. ** The number of athletes is determined by each Program Sport. # Payment is subject to meeting funding conditions. Some Sports were paid two instalments in the 2015-16 financial year due to the timing of conditions being met. COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 24 25 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

STATE DIVISIONS & MEDICAL COMMISSION

The State Divisions represent the the Commonwealth Games MEDICAL COMMISSION Commonwealth Games movement movement on their respective state The Medical Commission provides in New South Wales, Queensland, working groups. guidance to Commonwealth Games South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria Commonwealth Games Australia Australia’s Board of Management and Western Australia. They provide acknowledges the work of New and staff on all matters related a valuable link to their respective South Wales who implemented the to the health and wellbeing of state sporting associations and CGA NSW Athlete Grant Program, Commonwealth Games and governments. targeted at young athletes based in Commonwealth Youth Games During the lead up to Gold Coast the state, with a preference given to Team members. 2018, the State Divisions will play an regionally based athletes. The Medical Commission plays a important role with the staging of The program received 12 leading role in the appointment of the Queen’s Baton Relay as it makes nominations from sports for doctors, physiotherapists, massage its way through all Australian states 2015-16, with all nominations therapists and psychologists to and territories. Throughout 2016, ultimately endorsed by the Board support Team members in their each has been intimately involved in for the grant. These included: pursuit of excellence. the planning to date by representing During the reporting year, the Athlete Nominating Sport Age Suburb Medical Commission comprised of:

Kateia Barenaba State Volleyball NSW 17 Malua Bay 2536 Dr Peter Harcourt (Chair)

Jonathon Davis Bowls NSW 15 Dubbo 2830 Dr Grace Bryant

Alexandra Eedle Gymnastics NSW 15 Putney 2112 Prof. Peter Fricker

Sam Fricker Diving NSW 14 Strathfield 2135 Dr Michael Makdissi Rachel Hearne Netball NSW 17 Lismore 2480 Peter Blanch (Physiotherapist) an Tiffany Ho Badminton NSW 18 Strathfield 2135 Craig Purdam (Physiotherapist) Izaac Johnston Hockey NSW 18 Caniaba 2480 Sean Keating NSW Wrestling Assn 17 Oak Flats 2529 inclusive Tom Lynch Cycling NSW 16 Avoca Beach 2251

Corey Martin NSW Amateur Pistol 16 Glenning Valley Assn 2261 vision Lorcan Redmond Triathlon NSW 16 Mayfield 2304

Erny Tsao Table Tennis NSW 19 Marsfield 2122

The CGA thanks the State Divisions for their ongoing support of the Commonwealth Games movement in Australia. COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 26 27 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

COMMONWEALTH GAMES FEDERATION

GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2016 “This important decision ensures Seven additional women’s events that we preserve the best of our in boxing, cycling and weightlifting The 2016 Commonwealth Games rich heritage as a diverse family have been added to the program Federation (CGF) General Assembly of sporting nations, while at the to bring the total number of medals was held in Edmonton, same time allowing us to embrace to be awarded at Gold Coast 2018 during October. While not part of best practices in governance and to 275. the reporting year, a number of corporate law.” significant announcements were Commonwealth Games Australia made and are relevant to this report. Until now, the CGF has been a non- President Sam Coffa expressed his registered not for profit association. delight at the decision. The General Assembly was attended by Commonwealth Games The decision ensures the future of “This is a significant announcement Australia President Sam Coffa, the CGF in the UK. for the upcoming Gold Coast 2018 co-Vice President Geraldine Brown Commonwealth Games, and we are and CEO Craig Phillips. DURBAN 2022 RESOLUTION very proud that the first Games to feature equal medal opportunities A resolution was passed at the CGF ADOPTS PROPOSAL TO BE for men and women will take place General Assembly to ensure the INCORPORATED AS A PRIVATE on home soil in Australia,” he said. success of the scheduled Durban COMPANY IN THE UK 2022 Games. “One of Commonwealth A proposal for the Commonwealth Games Australia’s key values is While the CGF remains unequivocally Games Federation (CGF) to be ‘inclusiveness’ and in 2018 we hope supportive of the Games being held incorporated as a private company to assemble the most inclusive in Durban for 2022 – the first time limited by guarantee in the United Australian team possible,” Coffa said. in Africa - so far, the organising Kingdom was passed unanimously. committee along with the South BEACH VOLLEYBALL ENDORSED CGF President Louise Martin African Government has not met FOR GC2018 explained: a number of requirements set out in the bid to host the Games. This The inclusion of Beach Volleyball to “This places the Commonwealth has prompted the resolution that the sporting program for Gold Coast Sports movement on firmer, more requires the fulfilment of a number 2018 was officially endorsed at the transparent and more strategic of guarantees to be delivered by 2016 General Assembly, bringing the foundations upon which we can 30 November 2016. Should this total number of sports on program build a dynamic and ambitious working not occur, the CGF will explore to 18. transformation agenda. alternative host cities for 2022. The announcement of Beach “The incorporation model adopted Volleyball being added to the preserves the existing Constitution MEDAL EQUITY program was first made in March as closely as possible; and any as one 2016 on the Gold Coast and has In a landmark decision, it was changes have been made or new announced that for the first time been met with great excitement. provisions introduced only to the at a multisport games, Gold Coast extent necessary to comply with 2018 would provide equal medal UK Law and specifically the UK opportunities for men and women. Companies Act. COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 28 29 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

COMMONWEALTH GAMES MOVEMENT

POPULATION BREAKDOWN

The Commonwealth Games is open to eligible competitors of the Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) of all Commonwealth countries, colonies and dependent or associated territories of a Commonwealth country.

Although there are 53 Commonwealth countries, there are 71 Commonwealth Games Associations that can enter a team in the Commonwealth Games. This is because some Commonwealth NATIONS71 AND TERRITORIES countries have more than one CGA. OF THE COMMONWEALTH 18 7 33% COMMONWEALTH AFRICA AMERICAS 67% REST OF THE WORLD 8 14 ASIA CARIBBEAN LAND AREA BREAKDOWN 10 14 EUROPE OCEANIA POPULATION OF THE COMMONWEALTH

2,328,000,000 TOTAL POPULATION PER REGION

21.89% 1.65% 71.84% 0.2% 21% COMMONWEALTH 2.81% 1.61% 79% REST OF THE WORLD COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 30 31 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

IN MEMORIAM

Arthur Tunstall OBE “The organisation we are today From 1969 when Tunstall became (22 Feb 1922 - 11 Feb 2016) is greatly indebted to the service Secretary/Treasurer of the ACGA, Arthur provided and the solid he had more influence than any Commonwealth Games Australia financial foundation he created. other individual on the development pays tribute to former Honorary He will be deeply missed.” of the Commonwealth Games Secretary/Treasurer and Life movement in Australia. During Member Arthur Tunstall OBE, For over 50 years Arthur Tunstall most of his 30 years in this position, following his passing in February committed his life to sport in the he was responsible for the day to 2016 after a long battle with illness. administration field. He became day administrative work involved immersed in voluntary sports Arthur served as Honorary in preparing and sending the administration initially with the Secretary/Treasurer of the ACGA Australian team to the Games. New South Wales Amateur Boxing for an astonishing 29 years. He was Association (NSWABA) and the As the Australian delegate on the made a Life Member in 1979. Australian Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games Federation Commonwealth Games Australia Association (ACGA) – NSW state (CGF) since 1972, he served on the CEO Craig Phillips paid tribute division. CGF Advisory Board, and was a to Tunstall. Member of the Sports and Finance From 1969 to 1998 he served as Committees. He was elected Vice Secretary/Treasurer of the ACGA. President for Oceania on the CGF in “ARTHUR WAS A GIANT IN Tunstall was one of the pioneer 1994 for a four year term. SPORTS ADMINISTRATION voluntary Australian sports From the 1962 Perth IN AUSTRALIA.” administrators who played a crucial Commonwealth Games, he was a role in the establishment of the member of the headquarters staff of national sport organisation system, “He was a pioneer during the eight Commonwealth Games teams which now controls and manages formative years of his sport of in the positions of Chef de Mission, Australian sport. Boxing and the (British Empire &) General Manager, Assistant General Commonwealth Games Movement With the able and committed Manager, and Transport Officer. in this country. support of his wife Peggy, he was “For much of his time as an the key person in amateur boxing administrator, he had his beloved and the Australian Commonwealth Peggy by his side. Together they Games movement for most of were a formidable duo. the second part of the twentieth century. COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 32 33 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

Financial Reports FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 34 35 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

REPORT BY THE BOARD STATEMENT OF OF MANAGEMENT COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH ACTIVITIES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 GAMES ASSOCIATION The principal activity of the In the opinion of the Members of INCORPORATED Association during the course the Board of Management the 2016 2015 of the financial year was the accompanying Financial Statements NOTE $ $ A.B.N. 55 165 736 898 promotion and promulgation of the Association present fairly of the Commonwealth Games the income and expenditure of the REVENUES 2 11,150,721 10,680,265 REPORT BY THE BOARD Federation. Association for the year ended 30 EXPENSES OF MANAGEMENT June 2016 and of the assets and The Australian Commonwealth The Members of the Board of liabilities as at 30 June 2016. Finance and administrative expense (108,705) (95,329) Management submit their report on Games Association Inc. is the the financial report of the Australian primary beneficiary of the Depreciation and amortisation expenses 3 (52,155) (25,483) INDEMNIFYING OFFICERS Commonwealth Games Association Australian Commonwealth During the year the Association Borrowing costs expense (bank charges) (2,285) (1,241) Incorporated (“the Association”) for Games Foundation Trust. has paid insurance premiums to the year ended 30 June 2016.. No significant change in the indemnify officers of the Association Salaries and employee benefits expense (1,036,537) (779,894) nature of this activity occurred against liabilities for costs and Occupancy expenses (65,680) (62,923) BOARD OF MANAGEMENT during the year. The Samoa 2015 expenses incurred by them in Members of the Board of Commonwealth Youth Games were defending any legal proceedings General office expenses (54,372) (87,903) Management of the Association: held from 5th to 11th September arising out of their conduct Board of management and A.G.M. expenses (78,846) (75,586) Mr S Coffa AM JP (President), Mr 2015. while acting in their capacity and Travel expenses (177,682) (159,822) M Victor OAM (Vice President), representing the Association, other than conduct involving a wilful Ms G Brown (Vice President), Mr C RESULTS Commonwealth Games Federation (7,880) (7,726) Phillips AM (Chief Executive Officer), The profit from operations after breach of duty. Mr M Anderson, Mr P Brettell, Ms income tax expense for the Promotion and corporate hospitality (73,393) (43,726) year ended 30 June 2016 was A-M Corboy , Mr N Dalrymple, Mr D AJCGS grants (829,033) (714,979) Ferrier, Mr W Goodier, Mr N Green, $4,958,009 (2015: $3,568,218). Mr G Harrison, Mr L Jones, Ms A Sponsorship expenses (924) (187,670) Lord, Mr D Marangon, Mr D Mandel, Team preparation grant expenses (3,168,477) (4,725,805) Mr A Moore, Mr J Saul, Mr T Tanner, Mr C Vale, Mr B Whitaker, Mr M 2015 Samoa Junior Commonwealth Games Expenses (536,743) (143,960) Meriaux. PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX 4,958,009 3,568,218 ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD SIGNED AT: MELBOURNE Income tax expense - - DATED: 19 OCTOBER 2016 PROFIT AFTER INCOME TAX 4,958,009 3,568,218

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Income tax on items of other comprehensive income - -

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME S Coffa AM JP C Phillips FOR THE YEAR ATTRIBUTABLE TO 4,958,009 3,568,218 THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION President Chief Executive Officer COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 36 37 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

STATEMENT OF STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION CHANGES IN EQUITY

AS AT 30 JUNE 2016 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

2016 2015 ACCUMULATED NOTE $ $ NOTE SURPLUS TOTAL

CURRENT ASSETS AT 1 JULY 2014 23,390,426 23,390,426

Cash and cash equivalents 4 4,057,651 2,953,542 Profit for the year 3,568,218 3,568,218

Other financial assets 5 4,308,522 7,832,786 AT 30 JUNE 2015 26,958,644 26,958,644 Trade and other receivables 6 13,233 4,844

Other current assets 7 269,188 329,372 AT 1 JULY 2015 26,958,644 26,958,644

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 8,648,594 11,120,544 Profit for the year 4,958,009 4,958,009 NON CURRENT ASSETS AT 30 JUNE 2016 31,916,653 31,916,653 Plant and equipment 8 22,530 57,924

Memorabilia and collectables 5,850 5,850

Intangible assets 9 - 4,347

Other financial assets 10 26,939,325 21,912,020

TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS 26,967,705 21,980,141

TOTAL ASSETS 35,616,299 33,100,685

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables 11 (a) 626,462 331,149

Provisions 12 136,020 509,473

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 762,482 840,622

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES

Income in advance 11 (b) 2,934,600 5,300,457

Provisions 12 2,564 962

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,937,164 5,301,419

TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,699,646 6,142,041

NET ASSETS 31,916,653 26,958,644

MEMBER FUNDS

Accumulated surplus 13 31,916,653 26,958,644

TOTAL MEMBERS FUNDS 31,916,653 26,958,644 COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 38 39 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

STATEMENT OF NOTES TO THE CASH FLOWS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 1. SUMMARY OF AASB 112: (B) STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING Income Taxes The special purpose financial report 2016 2015 POLICIES AASB 116: complies with the recognition and NOTE $ $ measurement requirements of Property, Plant and Equipment Australian Accounting Standards CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES (A) BASIS OF PREPARATION AASB 117: and the disclosure requirements to Receipts from customers 5,831,243 7,217,792 In the Board of Management’s Leases the extent described in Note 1(a). opinion, the Association is not a Payments to suppliers and employees (8,533,777) (6,711,473) AASB 118: reporting entity because there are (C) CASH AND CASH NET CASH FLOWS (USED IN)/GENERATED Revenue (2,702,534) 506,319 no users dependent on special EQUIVALENTS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES purpose financial reports. AASB 119: Cash and short-term deposits in CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Employee Benefits This is a special purpose the statement of financial position Interest received 294,793 371,011 financial report, which has been AASB 123: comprise cash at bank and in hand prepared for the sole purpose Borrowing Costs and short-term deposits with an Purchase of plant and equipment (12,414) (20,961) of distribution to members of AASB 124: original maturity of three months Rollover and disposal/(acquisition) of term deposits 3,524,264 (4,068,309) Australian Commonwealth Games or less. Related Party Disclosures Association Incorporated for internal NET CASH FLOWS GENERATED FROM/ For the purposes of the Statement 3,806,643 (3,718,259) management information purposes. AASB 136: (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES of Cash Flows, cash and cash The Board of Management has Impairment of Assets equivalents consist of cash and cash CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES determined that the accounting AASB 137: equivalents as defined above, net of policies adopted are appropriate to Distributions received from Australian Commonwealth Provisions, Contingent Liabilities outstanding bank overdrafts. - - meet the needs of the members. Games Foundation and Contingent Assets NET CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) The financial report has been (D) TRADE AND OTHER - - AASB 138: FINANCING ACTIVITIES prepared in accordance with Intangible Assets RECEIVABLES NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH Australian Accounting Standards as Trade receivables, which generally 1,104,109 (3,211,940) The special purpose financial AND CASH EQUIVALENTS issued by the Australian Accounting have 30-90 day terms, are report has not been prepared Standards Board (AASB), with recognised and carried at original Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2,953,542 6,165,482 in accordance with AASB 127 the exception of the disclosure invoice amount less an allowance for Consolidated & Separate Financial CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR 4 4,057,651 2,953,542 requirements of the following any uncollectible amounts. standards: Statements Paragraph Aus 10.2, as the Association is not a reporting An allowance for doubtful debts AASB 7: entity and is not subject to Part is made when there is objective Financial Instruments: Disclosure 2M.3 of the Corporations Act. evidence that the Association will The financial report is prepared in AASB 8: not be able to collect the debts. accordance with the historical cost Bad debts are written off when Operating Segments convention. Unless otherwise stated, identified. AASB 13: the accounting policies adopted are Receivables from related parties Fair Value Measurement consistent with those of the previous are recognised and carried at the AASB 107: year. Comparative information is reclassified where appropriate to nominal amount due. No interest is Statement of Cash Flows enhance comparability. The financial charged on related party receivables. report is prepared in Australian Dollars. COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 40 41 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT)

(E) PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (i) Impairment (ii) Derecognition and disposal (G) PROVISIONS (ii) Long service leave The schemes provide for Plant and equipment is stated at The carrying values of plant An item of plant and equipment Provisions are recognised when the The liability for long service leave accumulation of contributions cost less accumulated depreciation and equipment are reviewed for is derecognised upon disposal or Association has a present obligation is recognised in provisions and is made on behalf of employees and any accumulated impairment impairment at each reporting date, when no further future economic (legal or constructive) as a result of measured as the present value of together with income earned on losses. with recoverable amount being benefits are expected from its use a past event, it is probable that an expected future payments to be accumulations and the Board of estimated when events or changes or disposal. outflow of resources embodying made in respect of services provided Management is under no legal Depreciation is calculated on in circumstances indicate that the economic benefits will be required by employees up to the reporting obligation to make up any shortfall a straight-line basis over the Any gain or loss arising on carrying value may be impaired. to settle the obligation and a date using the projected unit in the schemes’ ability to meet estimated useful life of the derecognition of the asset reliable estimate can be made of the credit method. payments due to employees. assets as follows: The recoverable amount of plant (calculated as the difference amount of the obligation. and equipment is the higher of fair between the net disposal proceeds Consideration is given to expected COMPUTER EQUIPMENT (J) REVENUE RECOGNITION value less costs to sell and value in and the carrying amount of the The expense relating to any future wage and salary levels, 2016 2015 Revenue is recognised to the extent use. In assessing value in use, the asset) is included in profit or loss in provision is presented in the experience of employee departures, 2 to 3 years 2 to 3 years that it is probable that the economic estimated future cash flows are the year the asset is derecognised. statement of comprehensive income and periods of service. Expected benefits will flow to the entity discounted to their present value net of any reimbursement. future payments are discounted FIXTURE AND FITTINGS and the revenue can be reliably using a pre-tax discount rate that (F) TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES using market yields at the reporting 2016 2015 If the effect of the time value of measured. The following specific reflects current market assessments Trade payables and other payables date on national government 10 years 10 years money is material, provisions are recognition criteria must also be met of the time value of money and the are carried at amortised cost and bonds with terms to maturity and discounted using a current pretax before revenue is recognised: risks specific to the asset. represent liabilities for goods and currencies that match, as closely rate that reflects the risks specific to FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT services provided to the Association as possible, the estimated future For an asset that does not generate the liability. Sale of goods 2016 2015 prior to the end of the financial year cash outflows. largely independent cash inflows, Revenue is recognised when the 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 years that are unpaid and arise when the recoverable amount is determined (H) EMPLOYEE LEAVE BENEFITS As per Victorian legislation, significant risks and rewards of Association becomes obliged to for the cash-generating unit to (i) Wages, salaries, annual leave employees are entitled to 13 weeks ownership of the goods have MOTOR VEHICLE make future payments in respect which the asset belongs, unless the and sick leave long service leave after fifteen passed to the buyer and the costs 2016 2015 of the purchase of these goods asset’s value in use can be estimated Liabilities for wages and salaries, years of continuous service and incurred or to be incurred in respect 5 years 5 years and services. to be close to its fair value. including non-monetary benefits an additional 4.33 weeks of long of the transaction can be measured and annual leave are recognised in service leave for each subsequent reliably. Risks and rewards of WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT An impairment exists when the provisions in respect of employees’ five years of service. ownership are considered passed to 2016 2015 carrying value of an asset or services up to the reporting date. the buyer at the time of delivery of 4 years 4 years cash-generating units exceeds They are measured at the amounts (I) SUPERANNUATION the goods to the customer. its estimated recoverable amount. expected to be paid when the The Board of Management The asset or cash-generating unit The assets’ residual values, useful liabilities are settled. Liabilities for contributes to individual employee is then written down to its lives and amortisation methods non-accumulating sick leave are superannuation schemes as recoverable amount. are reviewed, and adjusted if recognised when the leave is taken nominated by each employee. appropriate, at each financial For plant and equipment, and are measured at the rates paid Contributions on behalf of year end. impairment losses are or payable. employees are based on various recognised in the statement percentages of their gross salaries. of comprehensive income. COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 42 43 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT)

Contributions (L) INCOME TAX (M) SIGNIFICANT JUDGMENTS 2. REVENUE 2016 2015 Contributions are recognised The Australian Commonwealth AND ESTIMATES POLICY $ $ immediately as revenue once the Games Association Incorporation The preparation of the Association’s Association gains control of the is classified as a sports association financial statements requires REVENUE contribution, it is probable economic under Income Tax Assessment Act management to make judgments, Income distribution from ACGF 5,027,304 3,115,442 benefits will flow to the entity and 1997 section 50-45 and is therefore estimates and assumptions that Interest income 283,518 353,104 the amount is reliably measured. exempt from paying income tax. affect the reported amounts of Fundraising - 1,155,000 revenues, expenses, assets and Revenues, expenses and assets are Sponsorship - 73,808 Fundraising Income liabilities, and the disclosure of recognised net of the amount of Fundraising income is recognised contingent liabilities at the reporting Other income 58,076 340,193 GST except: when there is reasonable assurance date. However, uncertainty about Marketing rights – 2018 Gold Coast 5,781,823 5,642,718 these assumptions and estimates that the income will be received (i) when the GST incurred on a TOTAL REVENUE FROM ACTIVITIES 11,150,721 10,680,265 and all attaching conditions will be purchase of goods and services is could result in outcomes that could complied with. not recoverable from the taxation require a material adjustment to authority, in which case the GST is the carrying amount of the asset or 3. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION Interest Income recognised as part of the cost of liability affected in the future. DEPRECIATION OF NON-CURRENT ASSETS Interest revenue is recognised to the acquisition of the asset or as part of extent that it is probable that the Actual results may differ from Office equipment 4,323 6,625 the expense item as applicable; and economic benefits will flow to the these estimates under different Computer equipment 4,485 1,552 assumptions and conditions and Association and the revenue can be (ii) receivables and payables, which Fixture and fittings 355 935 reliably measured. are stated with the amount of GST may materially affect financial results Motor vehicle 8,043 8,043 included. of the financial position reported in future periods. Website development 30,602 712 Distributions The net amount of GST recoverable Revenue is recognised when the TOTAL DEPRECIATION OF NON-CURRENT ASSETS 47,808 17,867 from, or payable to, the taxation Association’s right to receive the AMORTISATION OF NON-CURRENT ASSETS authority is included as part of payment is established. receivables or payables in the Trademarks 4,347 587 statement of financial position. TOTAL AMORTISATION OF NON-CURRENT ASSETS 4,347 587 2018 Games marketing rights TOTAL DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION EXPENSES 52,155 18,454 The revenue from the sale of these Cash flows are included in the marketing rights is recognised on a statement of cash flows on a gross straight-line basis over the period basis and the GST component of 4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS specified in the agreement. cash flows arising from investing Cash at bank and on hand 739,894 911,029 and financing activities, which is recoverable from, or payable to, the Commercial bills & term deposits 3,317,757 2,042,513 (K) BORROWING COSTS Borrowing costs are recognised as taxation authority are classified as 4,057,651 2,953,542 an expense when incurred. operating cash flows. 5. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

Term deposits 4,308,522 7,832,786

4,308,522 7,832,786 COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 44 45 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT)

6. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (CURRENT) 2016 2015 8. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONT) 2016 2015 $ $ $ $ Trade debtors 13,233 4,844 WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT At cost 41,753 41,753 13,233 4,844 Accumulated depreciation (41,753) (11,150)

7. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS - 30,603 TOTAL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Accrued interest 64,408 75,683 Cost 335,011 322,596 GST receivable 180,688 76,107 Accumulated depreciation (312,481) (264,672) Prepaid expenses 23,825 - Prepaid 2015 Samoa Junior Commonwealth Games Costs - 177,582 TOTAL WRITTEN DOWN AMOUNT 22,530 57,924 Other debtors and receivables 267 - 9. INTANGIBLE ASSETS 269,188 329,372 Trademarks 11,747 11,747 Accumulated amortisation (11,747) (7,400) 8. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - 4,347 FIXTURE AND FITTINGS At cost 9,350 9,350 10. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS (NON-CURRENT) Accumulated depreciation (9,350) (8,995) AMOUNT OWED FROM RELATED PARTY – ACGF 26,939,325 21,912,020 - 355 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 11. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES At cost 106,741 105,326 (A) CURRENT Accumulated depreciation (101,545) (97,060) Accrued Employee Termination Payment 324,167 - 5,196 8,266 Trade creditors 268,489 267,747 OFFICE EQUIPMENT Other creditors 16,200 56,565 At cost 134,272 123,272 Payroll tax payable 17,606 6,837 Accumulated depreciation (117,834) (113,511) 626,462 331,149 16,438 9,761 Related party payable MOTOR VEHICLE Payable to related party – Australian Commonwealth Games Foundation - - At cost 42,895 42,895 626,462 331,149 Accumulated depreciation (41,999) (33,956) (B) NON CURRENT 896 8,939 INCOME IN ADVANCE – MARKETING RIGHTS 2,934,600 5,300,457 COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 46 47 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL BOARD OF MANAGEMENT’S STATEMENTS (CONT) DECLARATION

AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH (i) giving a true and fair view of the 12. PROVISIONS 2016 2015 GAMES ASSOCIATION Association’s financial position as at $ $ INCORPORATED 30 June 2016 and its performance CURRENT for the year ended on that date; and A.B.N. 55 165 736 898 EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS 136,020 509,473 (ii) complying with Accounting The Board of Management has NON CURRENT Standards in Australia to the extent determined that this special purpose described in Note 1 to the financial EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS 2,564 962 financial report should be prepared statements and the Associations in accordance with the accounting Incorporations Act (ACT) 1991; and 13. ACCUMULATED MEMBER FUNDS policies outlined in Note 1 to the financial statements. (b) there are reasonable grounds to BALANCE AT THE BEGINNING OF YEAR 26,958,644 23,390,426 believe that the Association will be In accordance with a resolution PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 4,958,009 3,568,218 able to pay its debts as and when of the Management of Australian they become due and payable. BALANCE AT END OF YEAR 31,916,653 26,958,644 Commonwealth Games Association Incorporated, we state that: (c) the Association is not a reporting entity. 14. RELATED PARTIES that the President of the Mr M Anderson, Mr P Brettell, In the opinion of the Board Australian Commonwealth Games Ms A Corboy, Mr N Dalrymple, Mr D of Management: This statement is made in The AUSTRALIAN Association Inc. presides as Ferrier, Mr W Goodier, Mr N Green, accordance with a resolution COMMONWEALTH GAMES (a) the financial statements and Chairman of the Company. Mr G Harrison, Mr L Jones, Ms A of the Board. FOUNDATION LIMITED notes of the Association present Lord, Mr D Marangon, Mr D Mandel, (“the Company”) is a company AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH fairly in accordance with the Mr A Moore, Mr J Saul, Mr T Tanner, limited by guarantee and is GAMES ASSOCIATION INC. Associations Incorporations Act Mr C Vale, Mr B Whitaker. the Trustee of the Australian (ACT) 1991 including: The Australian Commonwealth Commonwealth Games Foundation. The Board of Management is Games Association Inc. is the comprised of a representative The Articles of Association of the primary beneficiary of the from each member sport of the AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH Australian Commonwealth Association and an Executive GAMES FOUNDATION LIMITED Games Foundation Trust. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD (which is non-voting). This Board DATED: 19 OCTOBER 2016 prescribe that the members of the Members of the Board of of Management is responsible for Company shall be the members Management of the Association: making decisions that benefit its of the Board of Management of member sports. These decisions the Australian Commonwealth Mr S Coffa AM JP are based on the principles of Games Association Inc. from time (President), arm’s length agreements and the to time. The Articles of Association risk of any conflicts are minimised further prescribes that a member Mr M Victor OAM due to the size of the Board of of the Board of Management of (Vice President), Management and robust internal the Australian Commonwealth C Phillips Ms G Brown management practices. S Coffa AM JP Games Association Inc. on being (Vice President), President Chief Executive Officer and deemed to be admitted to membership of the Company shall Mr C Phillips AM likewise be and be deemed to be (Chief Executive Officer), appointed to be a Director and COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 48 49 ANNUAL REPORT 2016

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Opinion In our opinion, the financial report of Australian Commonwealth Games Association incorporated: Independent auditor’s report to the members of Australian Commonwealth Games Association Incorporated a. gives a true and fair view of the Association’s financial position as at 30 June 2016 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and We have audited the accompanying special purpose financial report of Australian Commonwealth Games Association Incorporated (the Association), which comprise the statement of financial position as at 30 June b. complies with Australian Accounting Standards to the extent described in Note 1(a) to the financial 2016, the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cashflows report. for the year then ended, a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the Board of Management’s declaration. Basis of Accounting and Restriction on Distribution Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1(a) to the financial report, which describes the The Board of Management’s responsibility for the financial report basis of accounting. The financial report is prepared to assist Australian Commonwealth Games Association The Association’s Board of Management is responsible for the preparation of the financial report and have Incorporated to meet the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (ACT) 1991 and the determined that the accounting policies described in Note 1(a) to the financial statements, are appropriate Association’s constitution. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose. Our to meet the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (ACT) 1991 and the report is intended solely for Australian Commonwealth Games Association Incorporated and should not be Association’s constitution and are appropriate to meet the needs of the members. distributed to parties other than Australian Commonwealth Games Association Incorporated.

The Association’s Board of Management are also responsible for such controls as they determine are necessary to enable the preparation of a financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

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An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the 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 of the financial report that gives a true and fair view 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 Board of Management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

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PATRON IN CHIEF BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Queensland His Excellency General the Ms Anne Lord Mr Michael Brierley Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove Mr Paul Brettell PO Box 7369 AK MC (Retd), Mr Anthony Moore Redland Bay QLD 4165 Governor-General of the Mr Ted Tanner T: 0414 288 679 Commonwealth of Australia Mr Neil Dalrymple E: [email protected] Mr Nick Green PATRON Mr Grant Harrison Victoria The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, Mr Cam Vale Ms Pam Ferrari Prime Minister of Australia Ms Anne-Marie Corboy PO Box 149 Kerrimur VIC 3129 PRESIDENT Mr Ben Whitaker Sam Coffa AM JP Mr Damien Marangon T: 0418 304 927 Mr David Mandel E: [email protected] VICE PRESIDENTS Mr Mark Anderson Geraldine Brown Mr Will Goodier South Australia Mike Victor OAM Mr David Ferrier Mr Barry Stanton Mr Lynden Jones CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 1A Sussex Street Craig Phillips Mr John Saul Henley Beach SA 5022 Mr Mathieu Meriaux T: (08) 8235 1003 GENERAL MANAGER CORPORATE E: [email protected] Di O’Neill LIFE MEMBERS Leslie J Martyn MBE OSJ Western Australia GENERAL MANAGER TEAM Cedric Baxter OAM Ms Lisa Lilleyman PERFORMANCE PO Box 268 Tim Mahon Raymond Godkin OAM Sam Coffa AM JP Tuart Hill WA 6939 GENERAL MANAGER MARKETING Don Stockins OAM T: (08) 9440 4211 AND COMMUNICATIONS Peter Anderson OAM E: [email protected] Jonathon Monasso Perry Crosswhite AM Tasmania ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Ms Mary Bell STATE DIVISION SECRETARIES Michelle Koster PO Box 217 New Town TAS 7008 ADMINISTRATION OFFICER New South Wales Danusia Pietrzak Mr Peter Tate T: 0407 113 332 PO Box 386 E: [email protected] Sydney Markets NSW 2129 T: (02) 8116 9813 E: [email protected]

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