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COMMONWEALTH GAMES

ANNUAL REPORT 2020 AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2020

CONTENTS

COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA 1

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 3

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT 5

COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA’S STRATEGIC PLAN 2019 – 2026 7

DELIVERING TEAM SUCCESS 9

CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITIES 15

PRESENTING A POWERFUL BRAND 19

LEADING THE WAY 23

HOSTING GREAT GAMES 31

AUSTRALIA AT THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES 33

FINANCIAL REPORT 35 COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2020

COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA

PATRON IN CHIEF ADMINISTRATION MANAGER STATE DIVISION CONTACTS His Excellency General the Ms Michelle Koster Honourable David Hurley Mr Peter Tate AC DSC (Retd) MANAGER YOUTH PROGRAMS E: [email protected] Governor-General of the Ms Danusia Pietrzak (Until July 2020) Commonwealth of Australia Queensland Mr Trevor Beckingham PATRON STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS MANAGER E: [email protected] The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Ms Kylie Peake Prime Minister of Australia MANAGER - PROJECTS, Mr Ian Williams PRESIDENT PLANNING & SYSTEMS E: [email protected] Mr Ben Houston Ms Bron Parry South Australia (Commenced August 2020) VICE PRESIDENT Mr Barry Stanton OAM Mrs Leeanne Grantham COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT E: [email protected] MANAGER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Western Australia Ms Mr Darryl Clout Ms Lisa Lilleyman (Commenced September 2020) Ms Marlene Elliott E: [email protected] Mrs Jayne Ferguson DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS Tasmania Mr Grant Harrison CO-ORDINATOR Ms Mandy McIntyre Mr David Mandel Mr Ren Thompson E: [email protected] Mr Steve Moneghetti AM FINANCE OFFICER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Mrs Liz Taylor Mr Craig Phillips LIFE MEMBERS GENERAL MANAGER Sir Harold Alderson Kt MBE* CORPORATE Sir Edgar Tanner Kt CBE ED* Ms Di O’Neill Mr William Berge Phillips OBE* Mr John F Howson OBE* GENERAL MANAGER TEAM PERFORMANCE & OPERATIONS Mr V Norman Gailey AM MBE* Mr Tim Mahon Mr Leslie J Martyn MBE OSJ Mrs Peggy Tunstall OAM* GENERAL MANAGER MARKETING, Mr Ray Godkin OAM COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY Mr J S W Eve MBE* Mr David Culbert Mr William J Young AM MBE* Mr Arthur J Hodson MBE* Mr Arthur Tunstall OBE* Mr B Grange AO OBE MVO CD* Mrs Doris Magee AM MBE* Mr Graeme T Briggs AM* Mr Cedric Baxter OAM Mr Sol Spitalnic OAM* Mr (Perry) Norman Cunico* Mr Peter Anderson OAM Mr Sam Coffa AM JP Mr Don Stockins OAM Mr Perry Crosswhite AM * deceased

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

IT IS MY PLEASURE TO PRESENT All these changes resulted in a To this end, CGA committed Internationally, we remain an active On behalf of Commonwealth THE 2020 ANNUAL REPORT change in focus for the CGA board $4.5m in 2019/20 to support participant in the activities of the Games Australia, I want to OF COMMONWEALTH GAMES and staff. emerging and developing Commonwealth Games Federation acknowledge and thank John AUSTRALIA (CGA). athletes in our program sports (CGF). Aside from our aspirations Wylie for his tenure as chair of the In November 2018 CGA who would otherwise not receive to once again host a home Games, Australian Sports Commission What started as a year of optimism transitioned from a representative support. We are very proud of CGA plays a leading role in the (ASC). For the past eight years for our Program Sport Members board constituted by member this commitment that will not promotion of the Commonwealth John has been a friend of the ended with the postponed Tokyo sports to an independent skills- only contribute to our strategic Sport Movement in this region and Commonwealth Games Movement Olympics and based board. The new board has goal of remaining the number one also within the CGF itself, where and I would also like to thank long and months of uncertainty and now been fully functioning under nation in the Commonwealth but our CEO Craig Phillips was elected serving board member Andrew stress caused by the impacts of its new governance structure will undoubtedly contribute to to the CGF Sports Committee. Plympton who is also set to retire COVID-19. and I would like to thank the Australia’s success at regional and from the ASC board at the end At the CGF General Assembly in Commonwealth Games Australia world championships events in of 2020. In any normal Olympic year, the Rwanda, former CGA President board for their commitment, individual sports, as well as at the completion of the Paralympic Sam Coffa AM was honoured Finally, I would like to thank the passion and diligence during this Olympics and Paralympic Games. Games would mark the ‘handover’ challenging year. with Life Membership. A Presidents, CEOs and staff of to Commonwealth Games and The activities that underpin fitting recognition of Sam’s our member sports and also would signify an acceleration of For the board, the focus was on our strategic plan are outlined long and committed service extend my personal thanks to the plans for our team and our next the financial challenges and risks in this report, highlighted by to Commonwealth Sport in Commonwealth Games Australia Games. presented by COVID-19 and the our continued preparations Australia, Oceania and the broader board, the CEO and staff for impact on achieving our strategic for , our refreshed international sporting community. their passion and commitment to Of course, the postponement of priorities. During the pandemic Tokyo 2020 to Tokyo 2021 has communications and community At that time Dame Louise Martin progressing Commonwealth sport we have remained focused on activities, the introduction of DBE retained her Presidency in Australia. delivered many challenges for the activities to support our member international sporting calendar, a number of new advisory and unopposed and will lead the sports and putting a stronger committee groups and our CGF until 2023. I would like to shifting numerous international emphasis on celebrating our BEN HOUSTON continued efforts to represent congratulate Dame Louise and President events to 2022. The postponement heritage, highlighted by the 50th of the Tokyo Games caused the our sports at various levels in we look forward to working with anniversary of the Edinburgh 1970 conjunction with our friends Dame Louise and the CGF to help 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games British Commonwealth Games. in Trinidad and Tobago to be put and colleagues at the Australian to promote the Commonwealth on hold to a date to be confirmed Celebrating the 20th anniversary Olympic Committee and Games Movement . The bond and we hope to see this event of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Commonwealth Games Australia in this three-way alliance has never return in 2023. Games has highlighted the also looks forward to working with importance of the Commonwealth been stronger. It will hopefully be the only time system partners to provide our Games in creating a demonstrated athletes with the support they in our history that a Summer pathway to Olympic success for and Winter Olympics and need to continue to inspire many Australian athletes and the nation. Paralympics, along with many for many others it has provided world championships and the the opportunity to create some Commonwealth Games are held of Australia’s most inspirational within 12 months but it will create, sporting memories. what our Birmingham 2022 Chef de Mission Petria Thomas has described as, a ‘bumper year of green and gold sport’ in 2021-22.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

AS REPORTED IN LAST In July 2019 and following her During 2019, CGA worked closely Also in April 2020, the CGA In May 2020, the CGF announced Finally, it would be remiss of me not YEAR’S ANNUAL REPORT, appointment as Chef de Mission, with the CGF’s team of Games announced the appointment of the 2021 Commonwealth Youth to express my deepest gratitude COMMONWEALTH GAMES Petria Thomas OAM, CGA’s General experts and the South Australian Commonwealth Games greats Games (Trinbago 2021) would to our dedicated and hardworking AUSTRALIA (CGA) ADOPTED Manager Team Performance Government on feasibility work for Sharelle Mahon and be re-scheduled until 2023 due staff. This has been a year like no AN UPDATED VERSION OF ITS Tim Mahon and I travelled to a possible candidature for Adelaide to the B2022 Team Executive to to a scheduling clash with the other and being largely STRATEGIC PLAN – FIRST AMONG Birmingham for a planning visit. to host the 2026 Commonwealth work alongside Chef de Mission postponed Tokyo . based they have continued to EQUALS - IN APRIL 2019. Our visit coincided with the three Games. In September 2019, the Petria Thomas and Tim Mahon. CGA is disappointed that a cohort deliver for CGA and our members years to go celebrations held in South Australian Government To complete the Team Executive, of young Australian athletes will under the most difficult of First Among Equals focuses on the city’s Centenary Square. With determined not proceed with cycling icon Anna Meares was miss out on the opportunity to circumstances. five strategic priorities: Delivering a strong focus on community the submission of a feasibility file appointed in June 2020. CGA is compete at Trinbago 2021 but Team Success; Connecting with connection, the occasion was used to the CGF. In recent months, confident this formidable group will understands and supports the GREATER TOGETHER has never Communities; Presenting a to launch B2022’s new logo. Over CGA has commissioned its own lead the B2022 Team with great pragmatism of the CGF’s decision. been more relevant to us. Powerful Brand; Leading the Way; the following days, our delegation Games benefit analysis so as to distinction. and Hosting Great Games. The toured Games venues and met with reengage with the South Australian On behalf of CGA, I commend all of CRAIG PHILLIPS Throughout 2019/20, CGA content in this year’s Annual Report the organisers to receive updates Government. CGA remains our member NSOs on the way you Chief Executive Officer continued its significant investment is presented to align with these on their planning. CGA continues to committed to hosting great Games have dealt with the circumstances in its member National Sports strategic priorities. Highlighted focus on building a strong effective in Australia on a regular basis. of this once in a hundred year below are some of the key activities working relationship with B2022 Organisations (NSOs). The crisis caused by COVID-19. The and achievements for the reporting organisers – this will be critical to In February 2020, former reporting year was the second challenges have been (and remain) year 2019/20 which are covered in our Team campaign. Commonwealth Games dual silver year of funding under CGA’s significant and your boards, more detail in the Annual Report. medallist David Culbert joined CGA revised funding guidelines staff and volunteers have taken In September 2019, the as the General Manager, Marketing, with a strong focus on projects monumental strides to keep your And what a year it has been! Commonwealth Games Federation Media and Community. David joins designed to support emerging sports open for business. To say the reporting year was a (CGF) held its General Assembly CGA after successfully running his athletes. Unfortunately, the rollercoaster is an understatement. in Kigali, Rwanda. Being the first own sports media business, Jump restrictions imposed on domestic I wish to thank our Board led General Assembly since Gold Coast Media for more than 20 years. He and international travel due to by President Ben Houston for As we approached the three year 2018, the CGF held elections for will be driving CGA’s strong digital COVID-19 significantly disrupted their unwavering commitment to go mark to Birmingham 2022 the Executive Board and Sports media presence and improved the delivery of the initiatives and resolute stewardship. I also (B2022), few of us would have Committee. community and Games alumni planned by NSOs. CGA remains acknowledge the astute guidance predicted what would lie ahead engagement. committed to supporting NSOs and advice of CGA’s various just six months later. The worst The CGF used the occasion of the with these initiatives once Committees and Advisory Groups bushfire season on record followed General Assembly to reveal its The first major initiative COVID-19 restrictions are eased. who help us make well considered by a global pandemic would new ‘Commonwealth Sport’ logo. designed to better connect with decisions. present challenges to Australian Working closely with the CGF and communities was the March 2020 communities not seen outside of designers WiteKite since that time, launch of GREATER TOGETHER world wars or the Great Depression. CGA has developed its own new – CGA’s e-newsletter. GREATER Sport, locally, nationally and logo. The section of this Annual TOGETHER is distributed on a internationally, has been greatly Report dealing with “Presenting regular basis to over 350,000 impacted by COVID-19. a Powerful Brand” details the subscribers nationally. transformation.

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FIRST AMONG EQUALS

COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA OUR STRATEGIC 2019-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITIES

In 2019, Commonwealth Games The initial strategy focused on the FIRST AMONG EQUALS Australia (CGA) released its updated governance structure and 2019-2026 has been developed to: DELIVERING TEAM SUCCESS FIRST AMONG EQUALS 2019-2026 resources and also was highlighted We invest in all elements of our Commonwealth Games and Youth Games Team. strategic plan. by the launch of the new brand. • Provide vision and direction We deliver life-best experiences for our Team members. These changes provided the The initial plan was released in 2016 • Guide CGA’s future growth and ‘foundation stones’ for the member capacity and covered an organisational reset centric, values-led organisation CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITIES in the lead-up to the Gold Coast and the platform for the next • Inform CGA partners of our We connect with and positively contribute to Australian communities through sport. . phase for CGA. aspirations We live diversity, inclusiveness and the broadest possible definition of Team.

The aim of the first iteration was to Following the success of the Gold • Encourage coordination, PRESENTING A POWERFUL BRAND ensure the organisation was ideally Coast Games a new board was cooperation and collaboration Our brand is proud and daring and brings to life our values and behavioral framework. positioned to take advantage of all formed in November 2018 and a • Ensure CGA’s continued relevance opportunities both in the lead up to review of the 2016-2022 plan Our brand is recognised and celebrated for the positive impact and contribution it has within the Commonwealth Games the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth occurred in order to optimally on our Teams, our members and on Australian communities. Movement and the broader Games, and beyond. position CGA and the broader Australian sporting ecosystem Commonwealth Games Movement LEADING THE WAY in Australia and internationally. • Ensure the successful and We work collaboratively with our partners to build a sustainable and industry leading sustainable future of CGA, in what sports business and to advance the Commonwealth Games Movement. is a rapidly changing Australian and International sporting landscape HOSTING GREAT GAMES We collaborate with Governments and other delivery partners to realise “whole of • Achieve our goal of being #1 in the community” benefits associated with the hosting of great “Home” Games. Commonwealth

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We invest in all elements of our Commonwealth Games and Youth Games Team. We deliver life-best experiences for our Team members.

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES STRATEGIC INITIATIVES UPDATE We will: Team Executive Appointments

1. Develop and enhance our leadership to focus The quality of the leadership, culture and values CGA strongly on team performance and Games implements are crucial elements in the success of the experience in the way we conduct ourselves and the Birmingham Team. decisions we take consistent with and respectful of 1 With the appointment of Petria Thomas OAM as the our values. 2022 Chef de Mission, CGA has been able develop and 2. We will maximise team performance for all team implement the team’s management structure. members First and foremost, CGA focussed on identifying the 3. We will take advantage of the opportunities available individuals who, as members of the Team Executive, to maximise the Games experience for all team were best suited to support Petria Thomas in the members leadership of the Birmingham Team. A number of successful former athletes who have a strong affinity 4. Deliver a performance-focused team environment with the Commonwealth Games Movement and have 5. We will invest CGA resources into initiatives/ specific strengths in the diverse needs of a team, be it strategies to increase the probability of achieving able or Para-sport; individual or team sports were our strategic priorities identified. CGA appointed Kurt Fearnley AO, Sharelle McMahon and Anna Meares OAM to join Petria Thomas and General Manager, Team Performance and Operations, Tim Mahon to serve as the Birmingham 2022 Team Executive.

The Team Executive will lead the way in developing plans to maximise the Games experience for all Team members whilst delivering a performance-focused Team environment.

To support the Team Executive, five managers (performance, experience, operations, administration and media/communications) will be appointed to take direct responsibility for the delivery of activities within their respective functional areas.

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY ONE

DELIVERING BIRMINGHAM 2022 SPORTS PROGRAM To be staged from 28 July to 8 The 2022 Games program will will feature more women’s than August 2022, the Birmingham eclipse the Gold Coast as the men’s medal events, with 135 TEAM SUCCESS 2022 Commonwealth Games will largest ever female and Para-sport compared to 133. There are feature 19 sports across 12 days of programs in Games history. It currently seven mixed events, with sporting and cultural festivities. will mark the first time in history the confirmed event program PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE CGA Funding Support for 2018/2019 & 2019/2020 that a major multi-sport event to be announced in late 2020. AND INVESTMENT SPORT FUNDING ALLOCATION Maximising team performance is an important outcome for our Birmingham Athletics $ 448,250 The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Sports Program will include: Team and CGA is committed to investing Badminton $ 151,140 resources into initiatives/strategies to increase the probability of achieving our Basketball (3x3) $ 337,360 goal of topping the medal tally in Birmingham. Beach Volleyball $84,312 ATHLETICS & BADMINTON BASKETBALL 3×3 BEACH BOXING Boxing $ 245,000 2019/20 was the second year of the PARA-ATHLETICS & WHEELCHAIR VOLLEYBALL $4.5M funding support to B2022 sports Cricket (Women’s T20) $ 40,000 BASKETBALL 3×3 to assist in the development of their pre-elite athletes. This approach Cycling $ 445,000 addressed a gap in support and Diving $ 162,202 increased the probability of these athletes progressing to Birmingham. Gymnastics $ 274,000

CGA funding support was extended to Hockey $ 193,500 CRICKET & CYCLING DIVING GYMNASTICS HOCKEY the NSOs responsible for the sports/ WOMEN’S T20 (mountain, road and track) (artistic and rhythmic) disciplines of beach volleyball, women’s Judo $ 150,000 & PARA-TRACK CYCLING T20 cricket and Para-table tennis when Lawn Bowls $ 273,600 these sports/disciplines were confirmed on the B2022 program in August 2019. $ 120,000

The advent of COVID-19 caused a Para-Powerlifting $42,500 number of sports to either postpone or Rugby 7's $ 220,000 revisit supported strategies. The JUDO LAWN BOWLS NETBALL RUGBY SEVENS SQUASH flexibility of the program enabled Squash $ 187,500 & PARA-BOWLS performance outcomes not to be compromised. Swimming $ 362,000 Table Tennis $ 250,450

Triathlon $ 191,000

Weightlifting $ 126,000 SWIMMING TABLE TENNIS TRIATHLON WEIGHTLIFTING PARA- WRESTLING Wrestling $ 91,498 & PARA- & PARA-TABLE & PARA- POWERLIFTING SWIMMING TENNIS TRIATHLON TOTAL PROJECTS $ 4,395,312

Kurt Fearnley Scholarships $ 25,000 Commonwealth Games Australia is Australia was represented by $4.5 MILLION Contingency $ 79,688 planning to send one of it is largest 473 athletes on the Gold Coast teams to ever compete in an away with the team topping the FUNDING SUPPORT TO B2022 SPORTS TOTAL FUNDING $ 4,500,000 Commonwealth Games campaign. medal tally with 80 gold, 59 TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF It is anticipated that in silver and 59 bronze medals. THEIR PRE-ELITE ATHLETES excess of 400 athletes will represent Australia.

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY ONE

DELIVERING KURT FEARNLEY SCHOLARSHIPS The Kurt Fearnley Scholarships are provided annually to ‘fast track’ TEAM SUCCESS selected Para-sport athletes in their development to achieve success at the Birmingham COMMONWEALTH YOUTH GAMES POSTPONEMENT 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The seventh Commonwealth In association with the Trinidad For the second year, Commonwealth Youth Games were scheduled and Tobago Commonwealth Games Games Australia combined with to take place from 1-7 August Association, the Commonwealth the Carbine Club (NSW) and NSW 2021 in Trinidad and Tobago. Games Federation decided to Institute of Sport to support postpone the event to a date yet to talented NSW Para-athletes for The impact of COVID-19 on the be confirmed, potentially in 2023. a calendar year. The scholarships global international sporting target athletes who currently calendar meant that the Tokyo receive limited system support For 2019, Aimee Fisher (athletics), have the potential to compete Olympics and Paralympics were but show outstanding potential Luke Bailey (athletics), Alissa in Birmingham 2022 if given rescheduled to the summer of for future success in identified Jordaan (athletics), Ricky some targeted support. 2021 clashing with the original Commonwealth Games Para-sport Betar (swimming) and Jasmine dates of these Youth Games. It is a positive that four sports events - athletics, swimming, cycling, Greenwood (swimming) were supported through this initiative. are represented with this Kurt basketball, lawn bowls, triathlon, Fearnley Scholarship intake, an para-powerlifting and table tennis. The 2020 Kurt Fearnley Scholarship increase of two sports from 2019’s Selection Panel identified six (6) intake (swimming and athletics). athletes who in their opinion,

2020 Kurt Fearnley Scholarship Recipients

ATHLETE AGE SPORT ACHIEVEMENTS Coached by Paralympic legend and Hall of Fame member Troy Jessica 22 Basketball Sachs, Jessica was a member of the Devils Australian Under 25 team at the Cronje 2019 world championships which won a silver medal. Following a gymnastics injury which left her paralysed, Aimee has taken up Aimee wheelchair racing with great success. Coached by in Newcastle, 17 Athletics Fisher Kurt’s hometown, and competes in the 100m, 200m and 400m T54 wheelchair events. She is the Australian open 100m and 200m T54 champion. A world junior Para-athletics bronze medallist at 14, Kailyn made her senior Kailyn team debut with a fifth-place finish at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth 17 Athletics Joseph Games at just 15. Kailyn holds the Australian record at U16/U18 and U20 level in the T38 cerebral palsy category. A member of the Devils Australian team at the U25 world championships which Maryanne 21 Basketball won the silver medal, Maryanne has also played a number of tournaments with Latu the Gliders, Australia’s senior women’s wheelchair basketball team. Former Australian age group 1500m record holder and 5000m representative Benjamin 17 Cycling who has turned his attention to cycling. Benjamin competes on the track and Said road in time trial and road race events.

Former NSW rep cricketer and soccer player who is a swimming all-rounder Oscar who competes in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and medley events in the 19 Swimming Stubbs s13 vision impaired category, Oscar collected five gold and three bronze medals at the Australian age championships in 2019.

13 14 COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2020 CONNECTING WITH STRATEGIC PRIORITY TWO COMMUNITIES

We connect with and positively contribute to Australian communities through sport. We live diversity, inclusiveness and the broadest possible definition of team.

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES STRATEGIC INITIATIVES UPDATE We will: Tell our stories and celebrate our history and heritage

1. Tell the stories of our athletes - past, present and Telling the stories of Commonwealth Games Australia’s future - and celebrate our history and heritage to rich past, present and bright future is central to the engage and connect with our community and attract achievement of the objective to engage and connect 2 new fans with our community and attract new fans. 2. Develop and implement a CGA alumni engagement To achieve this, a refreshed Marketing, Communications program that connects previous Games participants and Community program was commenced in February (athletes, coaches, officials) with CGA in an ongoing 2020 under the stewardship of three-time and meaningful way Commonwealth Games representative in athletics, David Culbert. 3. Develop a program of events and activities that allows for CGA to regularly reach key audiences, Along with another new hire, Digital Communications including alumni, stakeholders, media and fans to Coordinator Ren Thompson, a range of projects were help celebrate our past, present and future implemented that focus on achieving the renewed marketing, communications and community strategy. 4. Develop and deliver Games-time communication and engagement plans that engage, entertain, The key elements of this strategy have been: inform, advise and educate relevant audiences and celebrates the performances of our team • A digital content plan that delivers timely, relevant and engaging content • Creation of a vison and photo archive • Celebration of milestone dates and athlete achievements • Creation of a segmented database of alumni, sports, stakeholders and fans • Implementation of a regular e-news delivered directly to the CGA database of 350,000 • Regular reporting and tracking of digital analytics

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY TWO

CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITIES

ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM COMMONWEALTH GAMES GAMES-TIME ACTIVITIES HERITAGE & AWARDS COMMITTEE The focus of the Committee is to: AUSTRALIA EVENTS The creation of a vibrant and Planning has commenced for To assist in achieving multiple objectives across CGA history, events and • Remember the past connected alumni of previous Combining the storytelling and Games-time communication and alumni areas, the Board established a Heritage & Awards Committee in early • Celebrate achievement Games participants (athletes, alumni activities, Commonwealth engagement activities that engage, 2020 to optimise CGA’s activities in recognising, promoting and celebrating coaches, officials) in an ongoing and Games Australia will develop a entertain, inform, advise and its heritage and the contribution of individuals and communities from within • Honour service meaningful way is an important program of events and activities educate relevant audiences and the Commonwealth Games Movement in Australia. element in the strategy. that allows for CGA to regularly celebrate the performances of the reach key audiences, including Birmingham team. To help achieve this, work was alumni, stakeholders, media and The inaugural Committee and the meetings held during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 are as follows: completed in June to finalise the fans to help celebrate the past, Commonwealth Games Australia present and future. Member Position Number eligible to attend Number attended athlete results project. This captures every result from all 3,329 The program of activities in this athletes who have competed for area was to commence with the Darryl Clout Chair & CGA Board representative 1 1 Australia at the Games. 2020 Annual General Meeting, however COVID-19 will put these These results are now available by a activities on hold until 2021. Marlene Elliott CGA Board representative 1 1 searchable online database at www.commonwealthgames.com.au Former National Sport Information The extension of this project is the RON CLARKE GRIFFITH FUTURES Centre librarian, sports historian and Greg Blood 1 1 development of biographies for all SCHOLARSHIP lead on Paralympics Australia History Commonwealth Games athletes - a and Wikipedia project huge task that is already underway In honouring the memory of Ron with over 500 biographies Clarke AO MBE, Commonwealth Games Australia and Gold Coast completed. Bruce Coe Sports historian, author and archivist 1 1 2018 Commonwealth Games And finally, a database of partner Griffith University have up-to-date athlete contacts that combined to introduce the Ron Former CGA CEO with an interest in allows for the connection to be Clarke Griffith Futures Scholarship Perry Crosswhite AM CGA Hall of Fame, special awards and 1 1 deeper between CGA and the which is designed to support two national honours alumni and the alumni themselves. young indigenous student athletes Two-time Commonwealth Games to study at Griffith University, Olympic and Commonwealth Games netball representative Natalie commencing in 2021. diving representative and two-time Medhurst joined CGA in September Jenny Donnet Games gold medallist, 1992 Olympic 1 1 2020 as Community Engagement Games flag bearer. Interest in CGA Manager and will fast track our history, awards and Hall of Fame efforts in this area. Former Australian Netball captain These projects were launched in and 1998 and 2002 Commonwealth time for the 50th anniversary of AO 0 0 Games gold medallist. Interest in Edinburgh 1970 Commonwealth honours and Awards Games and in lieu of a reunion, a virtual exhibition of Games highlights, photos and vision was Sports results and IT expert who works held in July 2020. Peter Hamilton for Olympic and Commonwealth Games 1 1 provider ATOS.

Staff support from CGA - David Culbert (General Manager – Marketing, Communications & Community), Michelle Koster (Administration Manager), Ren Thompson (Digital Communicators Co-ordinator) and Natalie Medhurst (Community Engagement Manager) attend each meeting.

17 18 COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2020 PRESENTING A STRATEGIC PRIORITY THREE POWERFUL BRAND

Our brand is proud and daring and brings to life our values and behavioural framework. Our brand is recognised and celebrated for the positive impact and contribution it has on our teams, our members and on Australian communities

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES STRATEGIC INITIATIVES UPDATE We will: The activities in the past twelve months have concentrated on building the platform to achieve the 1. Ensure all activities maximise the connection integrated strategic initiatives in CGA brand and 3 Australians have with our athletes to strengthen the commercial activities. CGA brand and core values of inclusiveness, integrity, respect and excellence

2. Develop a range of projects and properties that create a commercial return whilst celebrating our history, build new audiences and extend the reach of the CGA brand beyond the Games

3. Maximise partnerships with member sports, broadcasters and sponsors to promote the CGA brand and our athletes

4. Develop a Games-time brand micro-strategy to capitalise on the increased visibility of the NEW CGA LOGO Games period

5. Manage issues to ensure the protection of the CGA brand

OLD CGA LOGO

CGF LOGO

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY THREE

BRAND & MARKETING PRESENTING A COMMITTEE A Brand & Marketing Committee POWERFUL BRAND was established in October 2019 as a sub-committee of the Board to help guide and drive the BRAND UPDATE AS PART SPORTFIVE SIGNED TO DELIVER SPORTFIVE, formerly known as commercial and communications OF REFRESH COMMERCIAL STRATEGY Lagardère and before that as activities with the aim of accessing Sport Marketing and stronger and more diversified Following the Commonwealth Commonwealth Games Australia Management (SMAM), have a long Games Federation’s (CGF) re-engaged sports marketing revenue streams and commercial history of working with partnerships to underpin activities ‘Transformation 2022’ refresh, agency SPORTFIVE on an exclusive Commonwealth Games Australia Commonwealth Games Australia multi-year sponsorship and ensure a financially sustainable and most recently delivered the future for CGA. updated its logo using the CGF representation agreement as the sponsorship program for the Gold ‘Celebration Device’ replacing the Australian Commonwealth Games Coast 2018 Commonwealth The inaugural Committee consists of old plinth which was part of the Team prepares for the Birmingham Games. the following and the meetings held CGA logo. 2022 Commonwealth Games. in the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June It is only a subtle change; however 2020 are as: an important one that reflects the CGA’s membership of the Commonwealth Sport Movement of Member Position Number eligible to attend Number attended 72 nations and is a mark which binds all members of the Commonwealth Sport family together. Ben Houston Chair, CGA President 2 2

The ‘Celebration Device’ echoes the instinctive action of athletes as they Marlene Elliott Member, CGA Director 2 2 celebrate their success.

The CGA’s distinctive logo sits atop the ‘Celebration Device’ and Jayne Ferguson Member, CGA Director 2 2 features the unmistakable marks of Australia – the kangaroo and emu Working alongside Commonwealth The announcement extends from our Coat of Arms and the AUS Games Australia’s executive team, SPORTFIVE’s strategic involvement Staff support from CGA - Craig Phillips (CEO) and David Culbert (General Manager Marketing & Communications) that is synonymous with our nation SPORTFIVE will strive to grow the in developing the value of the attend each meeting. in international sport. value of and support for the Commonwealth Games Movement, Australian Commonwealth Games which includes the world-first The Commonwealth Games Team commercial partner program, Commonwealth Games Federation Federation officially launched the through a broad range of services Partnership (CGFP) model and new Commonwealth Sport brand as including sponsorship marketing seeks to identify sustainable and part of their Transformation 2022 strategy, sponsorship sales, long-term commercial partnerships Refresh, which was unveiled at the procurement, brand and media that will also benefit the delivery of CGF General Assembly in Rwanda in partnerships, outfitting services and future editions of the September 2019. The refresh host country support services for Commonwealth Games committed the Movement to the team in Birmingham. focusing more on ‘year-round’ activities as opposed to the ‘once-every-four years’ Games organisation.

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY FOUR LEADING THE WAY

We work collaboratively with our partners to build a sustainable and industry leading sports business and to advance the Commonwealth Games Movement.

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES STRATEGIC INITIATIVES UPDATE We will: GOVERNANCE

1. Establish a contemporary leading practice and Board of Directors effective governance structure which aligns with CGA’s values and facilitates CGA’s leadership role CGA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held in November 2019 and the first rotation of Board 4 2. Ensure our long term sustainability directors occurred as per the transitional provisions of the constitution. Mr Darryl Clout and Mr Grant Harrison 3. Support and advocate for CGA’s Members through had been elected at the 2018 AGM with terms of one effective leadership and collaboration year each, resulting in their terms expiring at the 2019 4. Play a leading role internationally to promote and AGM. Both directors renominated for the Board and grow the Commonwealth Games Movement in stood unopposed; they were re-elected for a further support of CGF’s Transformation 2022 Refresh term of 4 ½ years. At the 2019 AGM, the Members approved a change to CGA’s financial year end from 30 June to 31 December. This change was seen as more practical for CGA’s circumstances as it ensures consistency in CGA’s financial cycle so that a Commonwealth Games will always fall in the fourth calendar year of a quadrennial. This will enable enhanced financial modelling and forecasting and financial statements will be easier to understand.

This change will come into effect from 2021, with a six month transitional period occurring from 1 July to 31 December 2020. Once the transition occurs, AGMs will be held in May in future.

A consequence of the change in the end of financial year date to 31 December was that current directors would serve an additional six months on their terms; this was formalised in constitutional amendments and also approved at the 2019 AGM.

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CEO Craig Phillips, General Manager LEADING THE WAY Corporate Dianne O’Neill and Finance Officer Liz Taylor also attend each Finance & Audit Committee meeting BOARD OF DIRECTORS but do not vote on any matters.

During the year, the Committee has played an integral role in overseeing the management of risk during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been driving the process to streamline the corporate structure between CGA and the Australian Commonwealth Games Foundation (ACGF).

In addition, CGA undertook an independent internal audit in March 2020 at the recommendation of the Ben Houston Leeanne Grantham Darryl Clout Marlene Elliott Committee to ascertain if its internal PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT DIRECTOR DIRECTOR systems and processes were fit for purpose. The audit was undertaken by Protiviti and confirmed that CGA’s systems and processes were suitable for the size of the organisation with some minor recommendations made that have since been implemented.

These projects have been in addition to the Committee’s standard responsibilities of monitoring CGA’s financial performance and budgets, overseeing the annual financial audit process, insurance Jayne Ferguson Grant Harrison David Mandel Steve Moneghetti AM renewals and compliance with legal DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR and regulatory requirements.

Risk management has been one of the Committee’s main priorities in the reporting period with the COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia since March 2020. Management During the reporting period, Meetings held during the reporting period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 are responded quickly and took steps to Committees of the Board have as follows: safeguard CGA’s financial position increased from two to four, with the by prudently managing cash flow. addition of a Brand & Marketing Number eligible Number Member Position This involved discussions with all Committee in late 2019 and the to attend attended Program Sports and deferring the Heritage & Awards Committee in payment of grant funding for any early 2020. These Committees join David Mandel Chair, CGA President 5 5 events that were postponed or the existing Finance & Audit cancelled. In addition, management Committee and Nominations & Grant Harrison Member, CGA Director 5 5 established a new risk record in the Remuneration Committee. Independent Member risk register to capture the actions Information regarding the Heritage and strategies employed to mitigate Sally Freeman Consultant and former 5 4 & Awards and Marketing & Brand CGA’s risks in regard to the pandemic. Partner KPMG Committees can be found on All risks identified as “very high” previous pages under “Connecting Independent Member are reviewed at each Committee with Communities” and “Presenting David Ferrier Forensic accountant 5 5 meeting and update reports are a Powerful Brand” respectively. and CEO provided to each Board meeting.

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GENERAL GOVERNANCE A review of the operating model In the past year, a project has been LEADING THE WAY UPDATES with CGA’s state divisions has been underway to determine the optimal underway during the reporting corporate structure between CGA In other activities under this strategic period, to ensure that the most and the ACGF. As two separate initiative, as part of the HR strategy NOMINATIONS & nomination process for the AGM CEO Craig Phillips and General efficient and effective model is in entities, this structure provides a Capability & Resource review REMUNERATION COMMITTEE and oversees the Board skills matrix Manager Corporate Dianne O’Neill place to enable CGA to achieve its asset protection for our significant was commissioned in early 2020 to ensure Board composition is also attend these meetings when strategic priorities. The review is investment funds, however this The Committee continues to with an independent consultant. optimal and appropriate. appropriate and administrative being conducted by independent has been compromised in recent provide assistance to the Board The objective of the review was to support is provided by CGA governance consultants Blackhall years due to the accumulation of on matters relating to appointed A new independent member, Mrs analyse the organisation’s resource Administration Manager, & Pearl and proposed integrated a considerable liability between director positions, director Ros Holding, was welcomed to the requirements in order to deliver its Michelle Koster. operating models have been the two entities due to unpaid remuneration and nomination Committee in early 2020 to fill the strategic objectives. It was found developed for consideration and distributions from the ACGF. Whilst processes. The Committee vacancy left by the passing of Mr that some additional skill sets were future implementation. these funds are now being drawn has assisted with the annual Glenn Tasker in 2019. required and new roles were created upon as CGA’s revenues are in a for a Community Engagement hiatus, this position still presents Meetings held during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 are as follows: Manager and Manager Projects, FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY some risk. Legal processes are Planning & Systems. Both roles underway to seek a remedy for Member Position Number eligible to attend Number attended were recruited in August 2020. With the challenging and uncertain this situation which will result in Through the review however, the year that COVID-19 has presented, full asset protection in the ACGF CGA Vice President, Director Youth Programs Manager role was CGA’s long term financial strategy Leeanne Grantham 1 1 and the ability for CGA to draw on Chair made redundant. Commonwealth and model is under review to take funds as required for operational Games Australia was sad to say into consideration the changed requirements, particularly in the goodbye to Danusia Pietrzak who environment we now operate in. The CGA President, Director next two years in the lead up to the Ben Houston 1 1 had been with the organisation for investments held by the Australian Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Member five years and CGA acknowledges Commonwealth Games Foundation Games. her contribution to two Youth Games (ACGF) have suffered in the global campaigns (2015 and 2017) and one In addition, as outlined earlier in Independent Member economic downturn and are likely to Noeleen Dix AM 1 1 Commonwealth Games (2018). be impacted for some time to come. the report, work is underway on the Chair – Confident Girls Foundation Budgets and forecasts are being commercial activities in the lead up In June 2020, the CGA Board agreed to the Birmingham Games through to sign a Letter of Intent to join the managed carefully through until the Independent Member the engagement of SPORTFIVE National Redress Scheme, subject end of the Birmingham 2022 Games Ros Holding (since 5 February 2020) 0 0 and the efforts of CGA’s refreshed to confirmation that the scheme quadrennial. It is crucial for ongoing AIS Careers & Education consultant sustainability that CGA facilitates an marketing, communications and would be applicable to CGA and CGA community engagement activities would have the capacity to fulfil its Australian city to host another home Games within the next twelve years designed to develop properties that responsibilities under the scheme. may be attractive to commercial These matters have subsequently in order for CGA to maintain current ADVISORY GROUPS Members of the Athlete Advisory Members of the Performance operational levels. partners. Group are as follows: Health Care Advisory Group: been confirmed and the Board has Birmingham 2022 Team preparation since formally agreed to join the continues to reach out to key Karen Murphy (Lawn Bowls) – Co Chair Dr Grace Bryant OAM – Chair scheme and is going through the stakeholders to gain input and OAM (Para-swimming) – Co Chair Keren Faulkner formal processes required. CGA feedback around our plans. commends the extensive work Dane Bird-Smith (Athletics) Dr Peter Harcourt undertaken by the Australian Under co-chairs Matt Levy and Karen Olympic Committee (AOC) in Murphy, the Athlete Advisory Group Anja Stridsman (Boxing) Steven Hawkins representing the sports sector with continued to canvas the views of Kaarle McCulloch (Cycling) Kristine Dun the Federal Department of Health athletes regarding team plans and & Human Services to investigate alumni initiatives plans and alumni Rachel Bugg (Diving) Danielle Formosa suitable mechanisms for sporting initiatives. Lauren Mitchell (Gymnastics) Julian Jones organisations to join the scheme in a Dr Grace Bryant continued to Brooke Peris (Hockey) Jessica Stephens sustainable way. chair the Performance Health Care Advisory Group where input Shannon Parry OAM (Rugby 7’s) Mitchell Mooney around Birmingham performance David Palmer OAM (Squash) Clare Prideaux opportunities and the health and well-being of team members within a Dan Wilson (Triathlon) COVID-19 environment was given.

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Following governance reforms From Oceania, Kereyn Smith (New CGA and Griffith University LEADING THE WAY adopted in 2018 which led to its Zealand) and Hugh Graham (Cook made submission to the Federal Board becoming a skills-based rather Islands) retained their places Government for funding under the than a representative board, CGA has on the CGF Executive Board as Sports Diplomacy 2030 program. ADVOCACY & STAKEHOLDER Australia where the three peak Institute of Sport, submitted the conducted two Members’ Forums Vice President and Regional Vice Funding decisions have been delayed RELATIONS bodies lent their collective weight to “Three Point Plan For Government each year. Two Members’ Forums President respectively. CGA CEO, due to COVID-19 and international recovery efforts and the fundraising Action For Olympic, Paralympic were held during the reporting Craig Phillips was elected to the CGF travel restrictions will mean the “Out of adversity comes opportunity” initiatives of the Australian Sports and Commonwealth Games Sports” period – one each in November Sports Committee. GAPS 2.0 program will need to be – Benjamin Franklin Foundation. When it was safe and (The 3 Point Plan) to Minister 2019 and May 2020, with the May modified. CGA President Ben Houston served appropriate to do so Olympians, Richard Colbeck on behalf of 2020 edition being online due The reporting year started with on the CGF Election Panel in an CGA will continue to work in close Paralympians and Commonwealth their collective membership. The to COVID-19 travel restrictions. much optimism for Commonwealth oversight capacity during the CGF cooperation with and in support Games athletes journeyed to fire purpose of the plan was to secure These forums have been great Games Australiaand its member General Assembly. of the CGF as the Commonwealth affected communities in support of funding certainty at 2019/20 levels opportunities for CGA to engage NSOs. Many of CGA’s members Sports Movement continues their recovery efforts. for NSOs for the 2020/21 and with its members, provide updates were focussed on their preparations Former CGA President to navigate through these 2021/22 financial years. on key initiatives being undertaken Sam Coffa AM had the honour of CGF for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and In March 2020, Tokyo 2020 were unprecedented times. and workshop together some of the Life Membership bestowed upon Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) to postponed until 2021 - the first On 14 June 2020, Minister Colbeck important issues facing the industry. him, in a fitting acknowledgment of be held in July/August and August/ time in history the Olympic and announced that the Federal his service to the Commonwealth September 2020 respectively. With Paralympic Games were postponed. Government were investing $50.6 Sport Movement. the impact of COVID-19 globally, This decision changed the million over two years (2020/21 CGA’s members quickly found INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS international sporting landscape for and 2021/22) to support Australia’s With the onset of COVID-19, the themselves resetting their priorities the next four years. high performance athletes as CGA is committed to playing a Oceania regional meeting scheduled to keep their organisations and their they prepared for a postponed leading role in promoting and for April 2020 was postponed until sports functioning. This was against The shutting down of sport from Tokyo 2020, the Beijing 2022 growing the Commonwealth Sports September and held virtually. the backdrop of community sport in international to community levels Olympic and Paralympic Winter Movement globally and supporting many parts of Australia already being as a COVID-19 public safety Games and the Birmingham 2022 the Commonwealth Games During 2019, CGA worked in close significantly impacted by the worst measure had an immediate and Commonwealth Games. Federation’s (CGF’s) Transformation cooperation with Griffith University bushfire season on record. dramatic impact on NSOs. It is 2022 Refresh. and the CGF to further develop and estimated that collectively NSOs CGA is most appreciative of the expand the GAPS program (Gather While unlooked for and certainly lost between 50% and 60% of Government’s support which will In September 2019, the CGF held its Adjust Prepare Sustain) which was unwelcomed, these difficult times their revenues from memberships, greatly assist its NSOs. General Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda. successfully implemented during have helped to forge much stronger State Association affiliation fees It marked the tenth anniversary of the lead up to the Gold Coast bonds within CGA’s membership, CGA has also worked very closely and commercial sources. To help Rwanda joining the Commonwealth 2018 Commonwealth Games. between CGA and its members, with the AOC and PA on the sports support its members, CGA once of Nations and 25 years since the GAPS 2.0 is a Pacific athlete and and between CGA, the Australian sector’s response to the National again joined forces with the AOC genocide which resulted in the coach development program for Olympic Committee (AOC) and Redress Scheme and supporting and PA in making representation to deaths of an estimated 800,000 Commonwealth Games sports. The Paralympics Australia (PA). Sport Integrity Australia and the Federal Government. ethnic Tutsi people. intended participants, athletes the National Sports Tribunal on The alliance between the AOC, and coaches, are to be chosen In April 2020, the three peak the development of an effective Being the first General Assembly CGA and PA was initially forged from the Commonwealth Games bodies, with the support of Sport complaints handling process. since the Gold Coast 2018 in response to the devastating nations (excluding Australia and New Australia and the Australian Commonwealth Games, the CGF held bushfires which ravaged much of Zealand) of Oceania. elections for its Executive Board and Sports Committee. Incumbent Dame Louise Martin DBE retained the Presidency unopposed and will lead the CGF until 2023.

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY FIVE HOSTING GREAT GAMES

We collaborate with Governments and other delivery partners to realise ‘whole of community’ benefits associated with the hosting of great “Home” Games.

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES STRATEGIC INITIATIVES UPDATE We will: COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2026

1. Develop Commonwealth Games Australia’s CGA is committed to bringing the Commonwealth knowledge & understanding of the important legacy Games to Australia on a regular basis. Over several benefits of hosting the Games so as to better years, Australia has gained a well-deserved reputation 5 advocate the opportunity to potential host as being a great Games host. CGA also recognised the communities & delivery partners important long-term benefits which are delivered to communities through the hosting of the Commonwealth 2. Engage proactively with Governments - Federal & Games. State - to encourage potential future Games bids & position CGA to optimise the likelihood of During 2019, CGA worked closely with the CGF’s team of successfully securing the support of the Games experts and the South Australian Government Commonwealth Games Movement internationally for regarding the feasibility of a candidature being Australia to host the Games proposed for Adelaide to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Regrettably, in September 2019, the South 3. Play a key role in ensuring that when Australia Australian Government determined that it would not hosts the Games they provide memorable and proceed with the submission of the feasibility file to the rewarding experiences for athletes, volunteers and CGF for consideration. The Government confirmed that spectators, and deliver lasting legacy benefits to it may be interested in having further discussions with host communities CGA on a 2030 or 2034 candidature.

Subsequent to the decision of the South Australian Government, the CGF commissioned a Games Value Framework Report with accounting firm, PwC. In May 2020, this report was made public and it highlights the significant legacy benefits past Commonwealth Games have delivered for their host communities.

Whilst outside the reporting period, we can provide the update that in August 2020, CGA commissioned PwC to prepare an Adelaide specific version of the Games Value Framework Report. Drawing on the learnings from the CGF’s report, “The Case For The Adelaide 2026 Commonwealth Games” (The Case For Adelaide) aligned Games benefits with the South Australian Government’s own ambitions for Adelaide and South Australia.

In October 2020, The Case For Adelaide was submitted for consideration to the South Australian Government and at the time of reporting they had yet to confirm their position.

CGA remains convinced that Adelaide would be a great host city for a future Commonwealth Games.

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AUSTRALIA AT THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES

YEAR AND CITY DATES ATHLETES OFFICIALS G S B TOTAL OPENING CEREMONY FLAG BEARER CHEF DE MISSION/ GENERAL MANAGER

1911 12 May 7 1 2 2 4 8 Richard Coombes

1930 Hamilton 16 - 23 August 9 2 3 4 1 8 Hugh Weir

1934 London 4 - 11 August 17 2 8 4 2 14 Noel Ryan Herbert Maxwell

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

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

1954 Vancouver 30 July - 7 August 78 13 20 11 17 48 Dick Garrard Jim Eve

1958 18 - 26 July 105 14 27 22 17 66 Ivan Lund Jim Eve

1962 22 November - 1 December 208 30 38 36 31 105 Tony Madigan Edgar Tanner

1966 Kingston 4 - 13 August 101 23 23 28 22 73 David Dickson Bill Young

1970 Edinburgh 16 - 25 July 107 25 36 24 22 82 Pam Kilborn Arthur Tunstall

1974 24 January - 2 February 168 34 29 28 25 82 Michael Wenden Bill Young

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

1982 Brisbane 30 September - 9 October 208 54 39 39 29 107 Rick Mitchell Jim Barry

1986 Edinburgh 24 July - 2 August 235 69 40 46 35 121 Michael Turtur Arthur Tunstall

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

1994 Victoria 18 - 28 August 241 92 87 52 42 181 Ian Hale Arthur Tunstall

1998 11 - 21 September 311 130 80 61 57 198 Kieren Perkins Don Stockins

2002 Manchester 25 July - 4 August 355 151 82 62 63 207 Damian Brown Don Stockins

2006 Melbourne 15 - 26 March 425 168 84 69 68 221 Jane Saville John Devitt

2010 Delhi 3 - 14 October 368 179 74 56 49 179 Sharelle McMahon Steve Moneghetti

2014 Glasgow 23 July - 3 August 409 184 49 42 46 137 Anna Meares Steve Moneghetti

2018 Gold Coast 4 - 15 April 473 283 80 59 59 198 Mark Knowles Steve Moneghetti

4526 1595 939 778 713 2427

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REPORT BY THE DIRECTORS

The Directors submit their report on the financial statements of Commonwealth Games Australia Limited (the Company) for the year ended 30 June 2020.

DIRECTOR INFORMATION FINANCIAL The names, roles and other current positions of the Directors of the Company as at 30 June 2020 are set out below: Mr Ben Houston LLB (Hons) Mrs Leeanne Grantham Ms Marlene Elliott GAICD President and Director Vice President and Director Director (4 ½ year term to May 2023) (4 ½ year term to May 2023) (2 year term to November 2020) REPORT Other current positions: Other current positions: Other current positions: Chief Executive Officer – Australian Chair – Commonwealth Games Principal – Solutions by ME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 Sailing Australia Nominations & Remuneration Committee Associate Director – VUCA Trusted COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA LIMITED President – Australian Advisors Director – Australian A.C.N 629 915 448 Commonwealth Games Foundation Commonwealth Games Foundation Director – Australian A.B.N. 55 165 736 898 Chair – Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games Foundation Australia Brand & Marketing Director - Disability Sports Australia Member – Commonwealth Games Committee Director - Netball South Australia Australia Heritage and Awards Member - Commonwealth Director – FIBA Women’s Basketball Committee Games Australia Nominations & World Cup 2022 Member – Commonwealth Games Remuneration Committee Director – Table Australia Brand and Marketing Member - National Sports Tribunal Committee Advisory Group Chair - District Council Coober Pedy SA - Chief Executive Officer Director – Member – Commonwealth Games Oversight Board Director – Workways Australia Federation Election panel 2019

Mr Darryl Clout Director (4 ½ year term to May 2024)

Other current positions:

Director – Australian Commonwealth Games Foundation Chair – Commonwealth Games Australia Heritage & Awards Committee President - Director - Blacktown Venue Management Inc. Director - Hunter Academy of Sport Director (Oceania Region) – World Bowls Board

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REPORT BY THE DIRECTORS (cont)

Mr Grant Harrison BBus Mr David Mandel BSc Chemistry, Mr Stephen Moneghetti AM MEETINGS Director CIMA, GAICD Director The number of meetings of the Directors of the Company held during the most recent financial year were attended (4 ½ year term to May 2024) Director (4 ½ year term to May 2023) as follows: (2 year term to November 2020) Other current positions: Other current positions: Name Position Number eligible to attend Number attended Other current positions: Director – Australian Director – Australian Mr Ben Houston President, Director 4 4 Commonwealth Games Foundation Director – Australian Commonwealth Games Foundation Mrs Leeanne Grantham Vice President, Director 4 4 Commonwealth Games Foundation Member - Australian Deputy Chair - Sport Australia Mr Darryl Clout Director 4 4 Commonwealth Games Foundation Chair - Commonwealth Games Race Director & Committee - Run Ms Marlene Elliott Director 4 3 Investment Committee Australia Finance & Audit for the Kids Committee Mr Grant Harrison Director 4 4 Member - Commonwealth Chef de Mission - Australian Games Australia Finance & Audit Member - Australian Mr David Mandel Director 4 4 Commonwealth Games Team - Committee Commonwealth Games Foundation Mr Stephen Moneghetti AM Director 4 4 2010, 2014 and 2018 Investment Committee Vice President – Commonwealth Mrs Jayne Ferguson Appointed Director 4 4 Games Australia South Australia Non-Executive Director - Royal Division Children’s Hospital Mrs Jayne Ferguson Member - Chair - Royal Children’s Hospital Appointed Director REMUNERATION Awards Committee Audit & Risk Committee (1 year term from 1 July 2020 to 30 This table below reports the number of “Key Management Personnel” (KMP) who received remuneration in each June 2021) specified band during the reporting period. KMP is defined as senior executives with authority and responsibility Director - Thoroughbred Racing Member - Royal Children’s Hospital for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company, either directly or indirectly. This definition Other current positions: South Australia Finance Committee incorporates the CEO and General Managers. Member - Gymnastics South Non-Executive Director and Director – Australian Remuneration is defined as gross salary payments, superannuation and bonuses. However, no bonuses were paid Australia Audit and Governance Chairman - CT Technology trading Commonwealth Games Foundation during the year ended 30 June 2020. Committee as Oculo Member – Commonwealth Games Member - Liquor Industry Golf Club Trustee - Caulfield Racecourse Australia Brand & Marketing 2020 2019 of South Australia Committee Reserve Trust Committee $150,000 + 3 1 Member – SA Team Appeal Chair - Caulfield Racecourse Director – EDIT’D $100,000 - $149,999 0 2 Committee Reserve Trust Finance, Audit & Risk Committee Following an independent remuneration benchmarking review in 2019, the Board resolved to remunerate the Member - President $30,000 per year and each Non-Executive Director $10,000 per year. Nominations Committee Chair - World Squash Federation Governance & Audit Commission This remuneration reflects current not-for-profit industry standards as outlined in the independent benchmarking report and recognises the responsibilities of the Directors for the new Company Limited by Guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). It also acknowledges the expertise and experience of each Director and the time commitment expected.

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REPORT BY THE DIRECTORS (cont)

ACTIVITIES MEMBERS’ GUARANTEE The principal activity of Commonwealth Games Australia Commonwealth Games Australia Limited is Limited during the course of the financial year was the incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 and is promotion and promulgation of the Commonwealth a Company Limited by Guarantee. If the company is Auditor’s Independence Declaration Games Movement. wound up, the Constitution states that each member is required to contribute to a maximum of $1.00 each As lead auditor for the audit of Commonwealth Games Australia Limited for the year ended 30 June 2020, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: Commonwealth Games Australia Limited is the primary towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the beneficiary of the Australian Commonwealth Games company. At 30 June 2020 the number of members (a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in Foundation Trust. was 36. relation to the audit; and No significant change in the nature of this activity (b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. occurred during the year. The COVID-19 outbreak has INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE developed rapidly in 2020. Measures taken to contain the OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS virus have affected economic and sporting activity which During the year, Commonwealth Games Australia in turn has implications for businesses and for financial Limited has paid insurance premiums to indemnify reporting. Management responded quickly to the impact officers of the Company against liabilities for costs of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on supporting and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal Andrew Barlow Melbourne the Program Sport Members. The Company ensured its proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting Partner 15 October 2020 cash flows were managed and controlled and worked with in their capacity and representing the Company, other PricewaterhouseCoopers each Program Sport to determine appropriate use of their than conduct involving a wilful breach of duty. funding toward agreed Birmingham 2022 outcomes given the changing environment. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND PERFORMANCE RESULTS There have been no significant known breaches of The profit/(loss) from operations after income tax environmental regulations to which Commonwealth expense for the year was a loss of $2,003,200 (2019: Games Australia Limited is subject to. profit of $2,694,286). AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as In the opinion of the Directors of the Company, the required under section 307C of the Corporations Act accompanying Financial Statements present fairly the 2001 is set out on page 40. income and expenditure of Commonwealth Games Australia Limited for the year ended 30 June 2020 and of the assets and liabilities as at 30 June 2020.

Ben Houston Craig Phillips PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 2 Riverside Quay, SOUTHBANK VIC 3006, GPO Box 1331, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 President Company Secretary T: 61 3 8603 1000, F: 61 3 8603 1999, www.pwc.com.au

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Signed at: Melbourne Dated: 15 October 2020

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STATEMENT OF STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FINANCIAL POSITION

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 AS AT 30 JUNE 2020 2020 2019 2020 2019 NOTE $ $ NOTE $ $ REVENUES 3 2,460,005 6,946,179 CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 5 1,763,820 1,035,457 EXPENSES Other financial assets 6 51,150 2,051,150 Program Expenses Trade and other receivables 7 121 1,417 NextGen grants - (281,600) Other current assets 8 2,777,268 2,463,197 Team preparation grants (2,477,607) (1,936,876) TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 4,592,359 5,551,221 Community Engagement (11,339) (3,500) 2018 Gold Coast Games Support & Servicing - (6,960) NON CURRENT ASSETS 2018 Gold Coast Games - (46,380) Plant and equipment 9 73,023 118,745 2022 Birmingham Games (59,731) (20,065) Right of use Asset 10 157,831 - Future Candidature (26,291) (37,495) Memorabilia and collectables 5,850 5,850 Sub Total (2,574,968) (2,332,876) Intangible assets 11 - - Other financial assets 12 32,959,466 33,282,016 Operational Expenses TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS 33,196,170 33,406,611 Finance and administration (105,276) (122,848) TOTAL ASSETS 37,788,529 38,957,832 Depreciation and amortisation 4 (143,438) (52,812) Borrowing costs (6,060) (1,055) CURRENT LIABILITIES Salaries, employee benefits and consultancy (1,186,275) (1,173,521) Trade and other payables 13 838,391 177,646 Occupancy (45,882) (142,253) Provisions 14 69,600 71,329 General office (108,875) (86,404) Lease Liabilities 15 95,860 - Board and AGM (129,232) (193,272) TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,003,851 248,975 Travel (63,869) (57,964) Marketing, PR and hospitality (99,330) (88,888) NON CURRENT LIABILITIES Sub Total (1,888,237) (1,919,017) Provisions 14 44,071 31,601 TOTAL EXPENSES (4,463,205) (4,251,893) Lease Liabilities 15 66,551 - TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 110,622 31,601 PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX (2,003,200) 2,694,286 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,114,473 280,576 Income tax expense - - PROFIT/(LOSS) AFTER INCOME TAX (2,003,200) 2,694,286 NET ASSETS 36,674,056 38,677,256

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME MEMBER FUNDS Income tax on items of other comprehensive income - - Accumulated Surplus 16 36,674,056 38,677,256 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR (2,003,200) 2,694,286 TOTAL MEMBERS’ FUNDS 36,674,056 38,677,256 ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE MEMBERS

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STATEMENT OF STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 ACCUMULATED SURPLUS TOTAL 2020 2019 AT 1 JULY 2018 35,982,970 NOTE $ $ Profit for the year 2,694,286 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES AT 30 JUNE 2019 38,677,256 Receipts from customers 13,696 5,314,556 Payments to suppliers and employees (3,431,289) (4,306,586) AT 1 JULY 2019 38,677,256 NET CASH FLOWS (USED IN)/GENERATED FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 17 (3,417,593) 1,007,970 Profit for the year (2,003,200) AT 30 JUNE 2020 36,674,056 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Interest received 45,151 50,756 Purchase of plant and equipment (3,017) (1,113) Sale of plant and equipment - - Rollover and disposal/(acquisition) of term deposits 2,000,000 (2,000,000) NET CASH FLOWS GENERATED FROM/(USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (2,042,135) (1,950,357)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Payments for lease liabilities (91,129) - Interest paid on lease liabilities (5,051) - Distributions received from Australian Commonwealth Games Foundation 2,200,000 - NET CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (2,103,820) -

NET (DECREASE)/INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 728,362 (942,387)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,035,458 1,977,844 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 5 1,763,820 1,035,457

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1 CORPORATE (A) BASIS OF PREPARATION (iii) Changes to Accounting rate as of 1 July 2019. The weighted (B) STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE Depreciation is calculated on INFORMATION These special purpose financial Policies, Accounting Standards and average lessee’s incremental The Special purpose financial report a straight-line basis over the statements have been prepared for interpretations borrowing rate applied to the lease complies with the recognition and estimated useful life of the assets The financial report is for the the members and must not be used liabilities on 1 July 2019 was 2.0%. measurement requirements of as follows: entity Commonwealth Games for any other purpose. The directors New or amended Accounting Australian Accounting Standards At adoption the company did not 2020 2019 Australia Limited (the company). of the company have determined Standards and Interpretations and the disclosure requirements to have any finance leases for which the COMPUTER EQUIPMENT Commonwealth Games Australia that the accounting policies adopted adopted the extent described in Note 1. The company has applied carrying amount of the lease asset 2 to 3 years 2 to 3 years Limited is a Company Limited are appropriate to meet their needs. the following standards and and lease liability was classified as a by Guarantee, incorporated and The financial report has been amendments for the first time right of use asset and lease liability. (C) CASH AND CASH FIXTURE AND FITTINGS domiciled in Australia, at Level 2 EQUIVALENTS 5 years 5 years prepared on an accrual basis and for their annual reporting period 180 Albert Road South Melbourne Cash and short-term deposits in based on historical cost. Cost is commencing 1 July 2019: (i) Practical expedients applied Victoria. Commonwealth Games the statement of financial position FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT based on the fair values of the In applying AASB 16 for the first Australia Limited converted from an comprise cash at bank and in hand 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 years consideration given in exchange for • AASB 16 Leases time, the company has used the Incorporated Association (Australian and short-term deposits with an assets. Unless otherwise indicated, The company had to change its following practical expedients The assets’ residual values, useful Commonwealth Games Association original maturity of three months all amounts are presented in accounting policies as a result of permitted by the standard: lives and amortisation methods are Incorporated) on 9 November 2018. or less. Australian dollars. adopting AASB 16. The company reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, elected to adopt the new rules • relying on previous assessments The principal activity of the company on whether leases are onerous as For the purposes of the Statement at each financial year end. (i) Going Concern retrospectively but recognised the during the course of the financial of Cash Flows, cash and cash The financial report has been cumulative effect of initially applying an alternative to performing an (i) Impairment year was the promotion and equivalents consist of cash and cash prepared on a going concern basis, the new standard on 1 July 2019. impairment review – there were no The carrying values of plant promulgation of the Commonwealth equivalents as defined above, net of which contemplates the continuity This is disclosed in note 2(m). onerous contracts as at 1 July 2019 and equipment are reviewed for Games Movement. outstanding bank overdrafts. of normal business activity and • excluding initial direct costs for impairment at each reporting date, Impact of the adoption of AASB 16 The company is a not-for-profit the realisation of assets and the the measurement of the right- with the recoverable amount being Leases on the company’s financial (D) TRADE AND OTHER entity for the purpose of preparing settlement of liabilities in the normal of-use asset at the date of initial estimated when events or changes statements RECEIVABLES the financial statements. course of business. The company in circumstances indicate that the application, and Trade receivables, which generally derived a deficit of ($2,003,200) for As indicated above, the company carrying value may be impaired. have 30-90 day terms, are the year ending 30 June 2020 (2019 has adopted AASB 16 Leases • using hindsight in determining recognised and carried at original The recoverable amount of plant Surplus: $2,694,286). As at 30 June retrospectively from 1 July 2019, the lease term where the contract 2 SUMMARY OF invoice amount less an allowance for and equipment is the higher of fair 2020 the company had cash assets but has not restated comparatives contains options to extend or any uncollectible amounts. value less costs to sell and value in SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING of $1,763,820 (2019: 1,035,457) for the 2019 reporting period, terminate the lease POLICIES as permitted under the specific use. In assessing value in use, the and a surplus of net assets of In accordance with IFRS 9, provisions transition provisions in the (ii) Measurement of lease liabilities: estimated future cash flows are $36,674,056 (2019: $38,677,256). for the bad and doubtful debts are This note provides a list of all standard. The reclassifications and Operating lease discounted to their present value The Directors consider the going based on the expected credit loss significant accounting policies the adjustments arising from the commitments disclosed using a pre-tax discount rate that concern basis to be appropriate model. The ‘simplified approach’ is adopted in the preparation of these new leasing rules are therefore as at 30 June 2019: $262,160 reflects current market assessments based upon the existing Foundation used with the expected loss allowance financial statements. These policies recognised in the opening balance of the time value of money and the distribution receivable. Discounted using the lessee’s measured at an amount equal to the have been consistently applied sheet on 1 July 2019. risks specific to the asset. incremental borrowing rate of at lifetime expected credit losses. to all the years presented, unless (ii) Historical Cost Convention On adoption of AASB 16, the the date of initial application For an asset that does not generate otherwise stated. The financial These financial statements have Receivables from related parties company recognised lease largely independent cash inflows, statements are for Commonwealth been prepared under the historical Lease liabilities recognized are recognised and carried at the liabilities in relation to leases which recoverable amount is determined Games Australia Limited. cost convention, as modified by the as at 1 July 2019: $252,530 nominal amount due. No interest is for the cash-generating unit to revaluation of available-for-sale had previously been classified charged on related party receivables. which the asset belongs, unless the financial assets, financial assets as ‘operating leases’ under the Of which are: asset’s value in use can be estimated and liabilities (including derivative principles of AASB 117 Leases. Current lease liabilities $90,119 (E) PLANT AND EQUIPMENT to be close to its fair value. instruments) at fair value through These liabilities were measured at Non-current lease liabilities $162,411 Plant and equipment is stated at cost profit or loss, certain classes of the present value of the remaining less accumulated depreciation and property, plant and equipment and lease payments, discounted using any accumulated impairment losses. investment property. the lessee’s incremental borrowing

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (cont)

2 SUMMARY OF outflow of resources embodying As per Victorian legislation, Interest Income operating cash flows. and finance leases is removed. Under economic benefits will be required employees are entitled to eight Interest revenue is recognised to the new standard, an asset (the SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING (M) LEASES to settle the obligation and a and two thirds weeks long service the extent that it is probable that right to use the leased item) and a POLICIES (CONT) As explained below, the company reliable estimate can be made of leave after ten years of continuous the economic benefits will flow to financial liability to pay rentals are has changed its accounting policy the amount of the obligation. service and 13 weeks of long service the Company and the revenue can recognised. The only exceptions are An impairment exists when the for leases where the company is the carrying value of an asset or leave after 15 years of service. be reliably measured. short-term and low-value leases. The expense relating to any lessee. The new policy is described cash-generating units exceeds its The accounting for lessors would not provision is presented in the (I) SUPERANNUATION Distributions below and the impact of the change estimated recoverable amount. The significantly change. statement of comprehensive The Board contributes to individual Revenue is recognised when the in note 2 (A) (iii). asset or cash-generating unit is income net of any reimbursement. employee superannuation schemes Company’s right to receive the (N) CRITICAL ESTIMATES, then written down to its recoverable Leases in which a significant portion as nominated by each employee. payment is established. JUDGEMENTS AND ERRORS amount. If the effect of the time value of Contributions on behalf of employees of the risks and rewards of ownership The preparation of financial money is material, provisions are (K) BORROWING COSTS were not transferred to the statements requires the use of For plant and equipment, impairment are based on a percentage of gross discounted using a current pretax Borrowing costs are recognised as company as lessee were classified as certain critical accounting estimates. losses are recognised in the salary as per legislation. rate that reflects the risks specific an expense when incurred. operating leases. Payments made It also requires management statement of comprehensive income. The schemes provide for under operating leases (net of any to the liability. (L) INCOME TAX to exercise its judgement in the accumulation of contributions made incentives received from the lessor) (ii) Derecognition and disposal The Company is classified as a process of applying the Company’s (H) EMPLOYEE LEAVE BENEFITS on behalf of employees together with were charged to profit or loss on a An item of plant and equipment sports association under Income accounting policies. (i) Wages, salaries, annual leave income earned on accumulations and straight-line basis over the period of is derecognised upon disposal or Tax Assessment Act 1997 section and sick leave the Board is under no legal obligation the lease. Estimates and judgements are when no further future economic 50-45 and is therefore exempt Liabilities for wages and salaries, to make up any shortfall in the continually evaluated and are based benefits are expected from its use from paying income tax. including non-monetary benefits schemes’ ability to meet payments Initial direct costs incurred in on historical experience and other or disposal. and annual leave are recognised in obtaining an operating lease are due to employees. Revenues, expenses and assets are factors, including expectations provisions in respect of employees’ added to the carrying amount of Any gain or loss arising on recognised net of the amount of of future events that may have a (J) REVENUE RECOGNITION derecognition of the asset services up to the reporting date. the underlying asset and recognised financial impact on the entity and Revenue is recognised to the extent GST except: (calculated as the difference They are measured at the amounts as expense over the lease term on that are believed to be reasonable that it is probable that the economic between the net disposal proceeds expected to be paid when the (i) when the GST incurred on a the same basis as lease income. under the circumstances. benefits will flow to the entity and the carrying amount of the liabilities are settled. Liabilities for purchase of goods and services is The respective leased assets are and the revenue can be reliably The Company makes estimates and asset) is included in profit or loss in non-accumulating sick leave are not recoverable from the taxation included in the balance sheet based measured. The following specific assumptions concerning the future. the year the asset is derecognised. recognised when the leave is taken authority, in which case the GST is on their nature. The company did and are measured at the rates paid recognition criteria must also be met recognised as part of the cost of not need to make any adjustments The resulting accounting estimates (F) TRADE AND OTHER or payable. before revenue is recognised: acquisition of the asset or as part of to the accounting for assets held as will, by definition, seldom equal the PAYABLES the expense item as applicable; and lessor as a result of adopting the new related actual results. Trade payables and other payables (ii) Long service leave Contributions (ii) receivables and payables, which leasing standard. are carried at amortised cost and The liability for long service leave Contributions are recognised There are no estimates and are stated with the amount of GST represent liabilities for goods and is recognised in provisions and is immediately as revenue once Until 30 June 2019 leases in which assumptions that have a significant included. services provided to the Company measured as the present value the Company gains control of a significant portion of the risks risk of causing a material adjustment prior to the end of the financial year of expected future payments to the contribution, it is probable The net amount of GST recoverable and rewards of ownership were not to the carrying amounts of assets that are unpaid and arise when be made in respect of services economic benefits will flow to the from, or payable to, the taxation transferred to the company as lessee and liabilities within the next the Company becomes obliged to provided by employees up to the entity and the amount is reliably authority is included as part of were classified as operating leases. financial year. make future payments in respect reporting date using the projected measured. receivables or payables in the Payments made under operating of the purchase of these goods and unit credit method. statement of financial position. leases (net of any incentives received Fundraising Income services. Cashflows are included in the from the lessor) were charged to Consideration is given to expected Fundraising income is recognised Statement of Cash Flows on a gross profit or loss on a straight-line basis (G) PROVISIONS future wage and salary levels, when there is reasonable assurance basis and the GST component of over the period of the lease. Provisions are recognised when the experience of employee departures, that the income will be received cash flows arising from investing Company has a present obligation and periods of service. and all attaching conditions will be After 1st of July 2019 AASB 16 would and financing activities, which is (legal or constructive) as a result of complied with. result in almost all leases being recoverable from, or payable to, the a past event, it is probable that an recognised on the balance sheet, as taxation authority are classified as the distinction between operating

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (cont)

2020 2019 2020 2019 $ $ $ $

3 REVENUE 9 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT REVENUE FIXTURE AND FITTINGS Income distribution from ACGF 2,427,450 3,174,511 At cost 180,557 180,557 Interest income 20,155 71,986 Accumulated depreciation (119,056) (82,945) Fundraising 9,375 25,000 61,501 97,612 Other income 3,025 12,206 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT At cost 86,469 Marketing rights – 2018 Gold Coast - 3,662,476 85,658 Accumulated depreciation (84,206) (77,917) TOTAL REVENUE FROM ACTIVITIES 2,460,005 6,946,179 1,452 8,552

4 DEPRECIATION AND AMORITISATION OFFICE EQUIPMENT At cost 36,074 35,498 Depreciation of non current assets Accumulated depreciation (26,004) (22,917) Office equipment 7,391 6,657 10,070 12,581 Computer equipment 5,237 10,043 TOTAL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Fixture and fittings 36,111 36,111 Cost 302,289 302,524 Motor vehicle - - Accumulated depreciation (229,266) (183,779) Right of Use Asset 94,699 - TOTAL WRITTEN DOWN AMOUNT 73,023 118,745 TOTAL DEPRECIATION OF ASSETS 143,438 52,812

10 RIGHT OF USE ASSET TOTAL DEPRECIATION EXPENSES 143,438 52,812 Right of Use Asset 252,530 - Accumulated Depreciation (94,699) - 5 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 157,831 - Cash at bank and on hand 1,763,820 1,035,457 1,763,820 1,035,457 11 INTANGIBLE ASSETS Trademarks 11,747 11,747 6 OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS Accumulated amortisation (11,747) (11,747) Commercial Bills & Term Deposits 51,150 2,051,150 - - 51,150 2,051,150

12 OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS (NON CURRENT) 7 TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (CURRENT) Amount owed from related party – Australian Commonwealth Games Foundation 32,959,467 33,282,016 Trade debtors 121 1,417 121 1,417 13 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

8 OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Trade creditors 25,580 119,324 Accrued Interest Income 950 25,947 Trade and Other Payables (1) 812,811 58,322 GST receivable 21,962 167,053 838,391 177,646

Prepaid Expenses 4,356 70,197 (1) As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many sporting events have been postponed due to the restrictions enforced by the Australian Amount owed from related party in next 12 months Government. This has resulted in the Company recognising a deferred cost of $769,075 to the respective Program Sport Members for the 2,750,000 2,200,000 - Australia Commonwealth Games Foundation funding of delayed events, as at 30 June 2020. These amounts are payable when the events are able to be completed. 2,777,268 2,463,197

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (cont)

2020 2019 2020 2019 $ $ $ $

14 PROVISIONS 18 REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS CURRENT During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the parent entity, its related practices and non-related audit firms: Employee entitlements 69,600 71,329 (a) PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia NON CURRENT (i) Audit and other assurance services Employee entitlements 44,071 31,601 Audit and review of financial statements 40,000 43,000 Other assurance services 15 LEASE LIABILITIES Audit of regulatory returns - - CURRENT Due diligence services - - Office Lease Liability 95,860 - Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services 40,000 43,000 NON CURRENT Office Lease Liability 66,551 - 19 EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

There have been no significant events that have occurred subsequent to 30 June 2020. 16 ACCUMULATED MEMBER FUNDS Balance at the beginning of year 38,677,256 35,982,970 20 RELATED PARTIES Profit/(loss) for the year (2,003,200) 2,694,286 The AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH GAMES FOUNDATION LIMITED is a company limited by guarantee and is the Trustee of the Balance at end of year 36,674,056 38,677,256 Australian Commonwealth Games Foundation. The Constitution of the AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH GAMES FOUNDATION LIMITED prescribes that the members shall be the members of the Board of Commonwealth Games Australia Limited from time to time. The Constitution further prescribes that a member of the Board of Commonwealth Games Australia Limited on being and deemed 17 CASH FLOW INFORMATION to be admitted to the Board of Directors shall likewise be and be deemed to be appointed to be a Director and that the President of Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related items in the statement of Commonwealth Games Australia Limited presides as Chair of the AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH GAMES FOUNDATION LIMITED. financial position is as follows: COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA LIMITED Cash and cash equivalents 1,763,820 1,035,457 Commonwealth Games Australia Limited is the primary beneficiary of the Australian Commonwealth Games Foundation Trust.

a) Reconciliation of cashflow from operations with surplus/(deficit) (Loss)/Profit for the Period (2,003,200) 2,694,286

Depreciation and amortisation 143,438 52,812 Borrowing Costs 6,060 - Dividend and interest income (20,155) (71,986) Decrease/(increase) in trade debtors 1,295 483,203 (Increase)/decrease in other operating assets 210,932 1,075,396 (Decrease)/increase in trade creditors (93,743) 24,781 (Decrease)/increase in provision 10,741 (7,365) Increase in other creditors 754,489 (61,511) (Decrease)/increase in other financial assets owed (2,427,450) (3,174,511) Increase in other provisions - (7,135) Net Cash flow from operating activities (3,417,593) 1,007,970

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

As stated in note 2(a) to the financial statements, in (i) complying with Accounting Standards and the directors’ opinion, the company is not a reporting other mandatory professional reporting Independent auditor’s report entity because there are no users dependent on requirements as detailed above, and the To the members of Commonwealth Games Australia Limited general purpose financial reports. This is a special Corporations Regulations 2001; and purpose financial report that has been prepared Our opinion (ii) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated to meet Corporations Act 2001 requirements. In our opinion: entity’s financial position as at 30 June The accompanying financial report of Commonwealth Games Australia Limited (the Company) is in The financial report has been prepared in 2020 and of its performance for the accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: accordance with Accounting Standards and financial year ended on that date, and (a) giving a true and fair view of the Company's financial position as at 30 June 2020 and of its mandatory professional reporting requirements financial performance for the year then ended to the extent described in note 2. (b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they (b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards to the extent described in Note 2 and the In the directors’ opinion: become due and payable. Corporations Regulations 2001.

(a) the financial statements and notes set This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution What we have audited out on pages 41 to 52 are in accordance with of the directors. The financial report comprises: the Corporations Act 2001, including: • the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2020 • the statement of comprehensive income for the year then ended • the statement of changes in equity for the year then ended • the statement of cash flows for the year then ended On behalf of the Board • the notes to the financial statements, which include a summary of significant accounting policies • the directors’ declaration.

Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report section of our report.

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

President Company Secretary Independence We are independent of the Company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Dated: 15 October 2020 Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.

Emphasis of matter - basis of accounting and restriction on use We draw attention to Note 2 in the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the directors' financial reporting responsibilities under the Corporations Act 2001. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose. Our report is intended solely for Commonwealth Games Australia Limited and its

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members and should not be used by parties other than Commonwealth Games Australia Limited and PricewaterhouseCoopers its members. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.

Other information The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2020, but does not include the Andrew Barlow Melbourne financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Partner 15 October 2020

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.

If, based on the work we have performed on the other information that we obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Responsibilities of the directors for the financial report The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and have determined that the basis of preparation described in Note 2 to the financial report is appropriate to meet the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and is appropriate to meet the needs of the members. The directors' responsibility also includes such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial report.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar4.pdf. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

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