Corporate governance refers to the way Powerlink conducts its business. The Powerlink Board is responsible for our overall corporate governance - including the governance of our subsidiary companies - and sets our strategic direction, policies and operational framework.

The basic responsibility of the Board is to act in the best interests of the corporation and its shareholders. This includes:

  • Setting the corporation’s values and standards of conduct and ensuring that these are adhered to.
  • Providing leadership for the corporation within a framework of prudent and effective controls.
  • Setting the corporation’s direction, strategies and objectives.
  • Monitoring management’s performance and implementation of strategy.
  • Ensuring an effective system of corporate governance exists.

Read the full Board Charter

 

The Board Code of Conduct defines the expected standard of behaviour of Directors. Under the Code, a Director:

  • Must act honestly and with integrity.
  • Must not allow personal interests, or the interests of any associated person, to conflict with the interests of Powerlink.
  • Is required to protect and hold confidential all non-public information.
  • Must act for a proper purpose and in the best interest of Powerlink as a whole.
  • Must deal fairly and impartially with the corporation’s employees, customers, suppliers, competitors and other key stakeholders.
  • Must not make improper use of information acquired as a Director.
  • Should not engage in conduct likely to bring discredit or damage the reputation of Powerlink.
  • Must comply with the law and with the principles of this Code. 

Read the full Board Code of Conduct 

 

Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee

This Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee supports the Powerlink Queensland Board in fulfilling responsibilities in relation to the integrity of the financial reporting processes (including climate related financial reporting), effectiveness of internal controls, reporting on issues relating to audit effectiveness and legal compliance.

The Committee endorses Powerlink's internal audit program and risk management profile and provides a link between our auditors (internal and external) and the Board.

The Committee meets with, and receives reports from both the internal and external auditors.

Read the full Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee Terms of Reference

 

People, Safety and Environment Committee

The People, Safety and Environment Committee supports the Powerlink Queensland Board in fulfilling its governance responsibilities in relation to people, health and safety (which includes both personal and process safety) and the environment (including climate change and emissions).

This is to be achieved by reviewing and reporting to the Board on the People policy and Health, Safety and Environment policy and its application relating to organisational strategies, obligations, performance and culture.

Read the full Powerlink People, Safety and Environment Committee Terms of Reference
 

Mega Projects Committee

The Mega Projects Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities regarding Mega Projects.

The Committee will review and report to the Board on the delivery of the program of transmission infrastructure Mega Projects associated with the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP) targets.

The Committee has specific duties to review, monitor and evaluate Powerlink's enterprise capacity and capability, investment program, project management methodology, project recommendations, project reporting, and assurance activities related to Mega Projects.

Read the full Powerlink Mega Projects Committee Terms of Reference

 

CopperString 2032 Project Committee

The CopperString 2032 Project Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by reviewing and reporting to the Board on all aspects of the CopperString 2032 project.

The Committee's main duties include reviewing and endorsing the Final Investment Proposal, receiving regular reports on the project status and risks, reviewing the outputs from assurance activities, and monitoring implementation of the Project deliverables.

Read the full Powerlink CopperString 2032 Project Committee Terms of Reference

 

The Powerlink Annual Report and this website are examples of ways we disclose information.

 

The Board determines Powerlink’s risk profile and is responsible for overseeing and approving our risk management policies, internal compliance and controls.

 

Shareholder communication including quarterly progress reports and the Annual Report.

Performance evaluation of the Board and its Committees.