Corporate governance

High standards of corporate governance through robust strategic planning, risk management, transparency and responsibility.

Corporate governance

We foster a culture that values and recognises outstanding integrity, collaboration and respect. 

Ramsay’s governance framework is designed to ensure that:

  1. The company is effectively managed

  2. Legal and regulatory obligations are met

  3. Our founding culture – The Ramsay Way – is upheld.

Our Corporate Governance Statement outlines our governance framework, policies and procedures in accordance with the 4th Edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations.

Ramsay Health Care Board

Board’s role and responsibilities

The Board’s role and responsibilities, including matters specifically reserved to it, are set out in the Board Charter.

Constitution

Ramsay’s Constitution is available here. As disclosed in the Notice of Meeting, Ramsay will be seeking shareholder approval at the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) to amend the Company Constitution and insert proportional takeover provisions. More information about the resolution and 2024 AGM can be found on Ramsay’s dedicated AGM website. A copy of the Constitution, with mark-up showing the insertion of the proposed proportional takeover provisions in a new rule 15, can be viewed by shareholders here.

Board committees

The Board has established four committees that assist it in carrying out its responsibilities. These are an Audit Committee, Nomination and Governance Committee, People and Remuneration Committee and Risk Management Committee.

Audit Committee Charter
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Nomination and Governance Committee Charter
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People and Remuneration Committee Charter
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404.3 KB
Risk Management Committee Charter
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Committee memberships

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Governance policies

Key governance policies can be accessed below. Information about other environmental and social policies and practices can be found in the Sustainability pages.
Code of Conduct
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Securities Trading Policy
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Disclosure & Communications Policy
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Whistleblower Policy
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Global Human Rights and Labour Policy
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382.6 KB
Diversity and Inclusion Policy
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164.7 KB
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
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320.6 KB
Global Responsible Sourcing Policy
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251.2 KB
Australian Tax Governance Report
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Annual General Meetings

2023 AGM
Held on 28 November 2023
2022 AGM
Held on 29 November 2022
2021 AGM
Held on 24 November 2021
2020 AGM
Held on 24 November 2020